No one has like crimping methods or How To on the knots the use on the lines. I feel like that’s super important also. If you ever get bored Aaron and feel like making one of those more in depth videos. Would be sweet! Great vid as always dude. Safe quarantining
You did awesome job of not only what you like, but most importantly W H Y you like different equipment (ie No rust, proper float size, etc) Great video and hope this Corona virus ends soon so we all can get back in the water.
@@KeyWestWaterman hey if you’re ever looking for something to do a video on, I’d love to see a video on how the logistics of bluewater spearfishing from a boat. When do we throw our float in, when does the flasher float go in, do we drift with it or keep it tethered to someone/something? When do we chum? How many people in the water, who’s doing what (1 down, 1 up and watching, 3rd doing what?), etc. Line management, etiquette, getting everything back in the boat, etc. I imagine that has a lot to do with just going out with the same people and getting in a rhythm, but the basics to work with would be much appreciated. Thanks for all the knowledge you share buddy!
I have shot a Koah reef roller but not the blue water. shot great! not much recoil and a ton of range. I have heard the twin R is an absolute cannon might be on my wish list next go round!
What's your input on the use of roller guns for pelagics? See other spearos using them and they swear by them. Been watching your vids and like how you do things. Keep up the great vids.
Bajan Fisherman i don’t have a ton of experience with them to be honest. My personal outlook on the whole thing is if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I don’t have any issues with range on my current Bluewater guns so I’ve never care to venture out and try the rollers. But who knows i could be missing out on something! Appreciate you watching brother! Keep the questions and feedback Comin!
that's a hard video to make because everyone needs to try a mask and snorkel out personally, everyones faces are different. guns, fins etc all depend on the conditions depth visibility, bottom structure you are diving! very hard video to make!
@@KeyWestWaterman Yeah maybe I over simplified. I don’t know anything about diving but it looks like fun. Like a mix between hunting and fishing. Love the videos.
Can you explain the proper way to load the bands on the koah euro 130 big body? Do you load the band furthest from the muzzle to the rear shark fin first, then the middle band to the mid fin etc?
I've never used one to be honest, so I can't give you an honest opinion, ive always used Neptonics and mori slip tips so ive never had the need to look for an alternative, both work flawlessly.
Great video! I’m in the process of making a carbon 130cm inverted roller gun with three 16mm salvimar bands and 7.5mm riffe shaft and a mori slip tip, is there any tips or knowledge you can share to help me with this build or if it would be a good blue water setup to use for south Florida?
there are no mistakes in gun building only shorter guns! lol can't remember who said that but it wasn't me! and yea should be a great gun for Bluewater!
Hey, quick question. I keep seeing your throw flasher in the bluewater videos, but I've never seen that type for sale anywhere. Is it a custom one or is it available somewhere? I love the channel, thanks for all the info and keep up the good work.
@@KeyWestWaterman we got all kinds of fish here. I mostly just dive in the lagoon. Grouper is only open for part of the year and Napoleon fish and bumphead are permanently closed. But we have big snapper, big grouper, big GTs and Spanish mackerel within the reefs. On the dropoffs we have huge dogtooth and some pelagic fish. Wahoo, Mahi, Tuna, and all the common billfish are present here, but there is almost zero Bluewater diving going on here. Palauans just like to reefdive, and we don't know too much about spearing in Bluewater. Of course you can come do a video . You would probably be the first real spearotuber. Palau has only very recently joined the rest of the world with fast internet connection, so that would explain why we are so underrepresented in spearo forums and media, but the diving here is amazing.
@@KeyWestWaterman January, February, and March going into April. I would say late Jan/Feb is peak for dogtooth. And wahoo is more general in these months. My info on wahoo might not translate from trollers/handliners to spearfishing. But as I've said, we aren't very savvy about Bluewater spearfishing. But I have seen big dogs in huge numbers in January and February.
That is awesome. Gonna look into traveling logistics. Won’t be able to do it this coming year but maybe 2022 i can plan a big trip for a few weeks!!! Thanks for all the info!
you can target shoot, but in my opinion it doesn't compute 100% but it will help with handling the gun and such. theres no real was other than to get out and practice on real fish.
Could you do a video next time you go out to blue water dive and explain the steps you go through preparing before you get in water and how you set up boat and lines in water etc… thinking about doing it but need a point in right direction. Thank you
all depends on the person... wish I had a better answer but everyone has different physical abilities, weight, stamina. lots of factors. im 6'1" 155 I use a medium soft blade!
@@hubert-wf1xz Perfect ! Many people tell me to use rubber bands for a blue water gun I grew up using pneumatics and I have been using them for many years I feel very comfortable using them , I have a super magnum JBL 450 rigged for blue water but I can explain it ' I don't feel the gun ' I feel way off with it , so I got me a 135 cm pneumatic and I'm going to rigg it for blue water . Your input have been a great help thanks again
Could you do a video on wooden spearguns? Just wooden ones. Particularly, Indonesian wooden spearguns. I've only seen a few, but even the ones with the locally made triggers look beautiful. I'd like to get some.
unfortunately I don't have any experience with any Indonesian wooden spearguns! I've only made a couple for personal use but am not expert by any means!
@@Orhan_TOPAL I believe the 5/16 is 8mm and the 11/32 is about 8.7mm. I use a 8.5mm necked down to 5/16(8mm) and threaded for slip tips on my 65" Super Amero for bluewater.
Aron* MUSIC IS NEVER ANNOYING!!! Some people have to find something to bit£%¥ about. Maybe a little to loud but he should try to concentrate a little deeper
Nice review.. Your banana gun review got me thinking about some hardwoods that I had laying around, so me and my son are in the middle of making a gun each. So far so good. Up here in the Northeast, we shoot a lot of stripers, blackfish, occasional bluefish if you're in the right spot at the right time.. can't wait to put this gun to my chest and pull her back! check it out: drive.google.com/drive/folders/18RXObiaGh10eCJZmxhlFDeUo0RHNh8Xe?usp=sharing Always appreciate the how-to's..
gorgeous! the multi grain laminates look great! would love to see the finished product and when some meat hits the deck! I built my first gun about 10 years ago it was extremely rewarding! keep me posted on the builds!
Good video, but the overlaid music in the last quarter made it very hard to understand your words. I'd prefer you skip the soundtrack because I may not understand you at all and all the good effort you put into your video is wasted.
Very nice guns I use a Koah all the time, I'm sure your clients love them! Stay safe out there
They do! they are the best on the market and I have several on my boat for a good reason!
No one has like crimping methods or How To on the knots the use on the lines. I feel like that’s super important also. If you ever get bored Aaron and feel like making one of those more in depth videos. Would be sweet! Great vid as always dude. Safe quarantining
absolutely! ill try and throw them into another diving video. will do my best to get it done!
Keep this going! Love the videos you bring back dreams of going back to the keys. Future client here.
JOHN FIELDS haha glad i cant help! Really appreciate you watching! Gonna do my best to keep putting out content through all this craziness!
You might not be putting up the view numbers as like the big names but your content is just as good my man keep it up
really appreciate that! numbers will come with time! having fun in the meantime, thanks for watching!
Key West Waterman yeah their coming
You did awesome job of not only what you like, but most importantly W H Y you like different equipment (ie No rust, proper float size, etc) Great video and hope this Corona virus ends soon so we all can get back in the water.
Glad to hear that! thanks for the feedback helps a TON! yes hopefully it comes to a swift end, would love to get back to work!
Going back through the videos Man I love this channel last couple minutes with the music was distracting but a wealth of info A+
Yea wish we never put music in at the beginning but glad you enjoyed it!
This video is really helpful, thanks Aaron!
Love to hear it!
@@KeyWestWaterman hey if you’re ever looking for something to do a video on, I’d love to see a video on how the logistics of bluewater spearfishing from a boat. When do we throw our float in, when does the flasher float go in, do we drift with it or keep it tethered to someone/something? When do we chum? How many people in the water, who’s doing what (1 down, 1 up and watching, 3rd doing what?), etc. Line management, etiquette, getting everything back in the boat, etc. I imagine that has a lot to do with just going out with the same people and getting in a rhythm, but the basics to work with would be much appreciated. Thanks for all the knowledge you share buddy!
Helpful video. What do you think about rollers? Especially Koah twin R? Same power I guess with shorter comfortable gun
I have shot a Koah reef roller but not the blue water. shot great! not much recoil and a ton of range. I have heard the twin R is an absolute cannon might be on my wish list next go round!
Found it! Thanks Aaron.
awesome!
I posted my last comment before I saw this- thanks for the gear walkthrough!
haha glad you liked it!
What's your input on the use of roller guns for pelagics? See other spearos using them and they swear by them.
Been watching your vids and like how you do things. Keep up the great vids.
Bajan Fisherman i don’t have a ton of experience with them to be honest. My personal outlook on the whole thing is if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I don’t have any issues with range on my current Bluewater guns so I’ve never care to venture out and try the rollers. But who knows i could be missing out on something! Appreciate you watching brother! Keep the questions and feedback Comin!
Good video but could not hear you well at the end with the background music. Becoming real load. Thank you for sharing
sorry bout that! had a technical difficulty editing! going to try and fix it!
I would love to get your breakdown on a starter shallow water list from mask, snorkel, swim fins, gun, shafts etc.
that's a hard video to make because everyone needs to try a mask and snorkel out personally, everyones faces are different. guns, fins etc all depend on the conditions depth visibility, bottom structure you are diving! very hard video to make!
@@KeyWestWaterman Yeah maybe I over simplified. I don’t know anything about diving but it looks like fun. Like a mix between hunting and fishing. Love the videos.
Can you explain the proper way to load the bands on the koah euro 130 big body? Do you load the band furthest from the muzzle to the rear shark fin first, then the middle band to the mid fin etc?
whats your thoughts on the riffs icepicks? it is all i have ever had, but I'm wondering if there is better options.
I've never used one to be honest, so I can't give you an honest opinion, ive always used Neptonics and mori slip tips so ive never had the need to look for an alternative, both work flawlessly.
Do u think u can do a walkthrough of ur boat thanks
Great vid btw
Trey Steward yea absolutely! Had some other questions about the set up. On my list to do!
Aaron what is the reason for your three bow cleats. (the two extras)? Great content keep it real!
lol I have no idea! when I bought the boat it came with three!
Love it man!
thanks for watching brotha!
What’s your flasher set up? Both throw flasher and float ones
yea I float a set or murk crew flasher and always carry a through flasher with me!
awesome channel man, you ever do any spearing in the islamorada area?
I don't ever make it up that way no. for the most part stay in key west and west of there!
What brand dive watch do you use, sir? Thank you 🙂
suunto d4f
@@KeyWestWaterman thank you very much
Thank you!
of course! thank you for watching!
Great video! I’m in the process of making a carbon 130cm inverted roller gun with three 16mm salvimar bands and 7.5mm riffe shaft and a mori slip tip, is there any tips or knowledge you can share to help me with this build or if it would be a good blue water setup to use for south Florida?
there are no mistakes in gun building only shorter guns! lol can't remember who said that but it wasn't me! and yea should be a great gun for Bluewater!
How do you feel about the Koah euro long stock? I was thinking about getting a 120. I’m gonna be using it both on the reef and in open water.
I LOVE the koah euros, one of my favorite guns on the planet!
Hey, quick question. I keep seeing your throw flasher in the bluewater videos, but I've never seen that type for sale anywhere. Is it a custom one or is it available somewhere?
I love the channel, thanks for all the info and keep up the good work.
I make them myself, just pvc and mirror vinyl!
@@KeyWestWaterman Thanks! I was guessing that but wasn't sure.
New subscriber from Palau. Love your vids. I have a gun that shoots fish 30 feet. I built it for fun but when I'm fishing I only rig it for 20.
that is awesome! I've always wanted to visit Palau! can I come make a video?!? haha. what kind of fish do you spear over there?
@@KeyWestWaterman we got all kinds of fish here. I mostly just dive in the lagoon. Grouper is only open for part of the year and Napoleon fish and bumphead are permanently closed. But we have big snapper, big grouper, big GTs and Spanish mackerel within the reefs. On the dropoffs we have huge dogtooth and some pelagic fish. Wahoo, Mahi, Tuna, and all the common billfish are present here, but there is almost zero Bluewater diving going on here. Palauans just like to reefdive, and we don't know too much about spearing in Bluewater. Of course you can come do a video . You would probably be the first real spearotuber. Palau has only very recently joined the rest of the world with fast internet connection, so that would explain why we are so underrepresented in spearo forums and media, but the diving here is amazing.
Oh wow sounds like a definitely have to come! When is the best time of year for bluewater Spearfishing? Big wahoo and dog tooth?
@@KeyWestWaterman January, February, and March going into April. I would say late Jan/Feb is peak for dogtooth. And wahoo is more general in these months. My info on wahoo might not translate from trollers/handliners to spearfishing. But as I've said, we aren't very savvy about Bluewater spearfishing. But I have seen big dogs in huge numbers in January and February.
That is awesome. Gonna look into traveling logistics. Won’t be able to do it this coming year but maybe 2022 i can plan a big trip for a few weeks!!! Thanks for all the info!
That Jet hit the after burners and went Mach buddy
haha yea we are in line with the strip, on a north east wind they take off right over the house!
How do you practice your shots before you go hunting if your new to the sport?
you can target shoot, but in my opinion it doesn't compute 100% but it will help with handling the gun and such. theres no real was other than to get out and practice on real fish.
Makes total sense. Looks like a cool sport. Thanks
Could you do a video next time you go out to blue water dive and explain the steps you go through preparing before you get in water and how you set up boat and lines in water etc… thinking about doing it but need a point in right direction. Thank you
Can you put a reel on the koah euro 130
absolutely
What depth are you guys at? Our blue water up in Palm Beach doesnt start until 600 plus feet
all depends, anywhere from 80 to 300
@@KeyWestWaterman Lucky! Our water is so dirty inside 200 due to the inlets dumping fresh water all the time.
What is better soft fins or stiffer fins?
all depends on the person... wish I had a better answer but everyone has different physical abilities, weight, stamina. lots of factors. im 6'1" 155 I use a medium soft blade!
Thanks you!
Can a 135 cm pneumatic gun be rigged with a slip tip ?
I have zero knowledge on pneumatics! sorry!
Yes it can, you need to use a threaded shaft though and buy the necessary adapters.
@@hubert-wf1xz Thanks great help !!
Your welcome, I’m guessing the 135cm you have has a 8mm shaft with 7mm threaded tips. You’d need to get a slip tip with 7mm thread.
@@hubert-wf1xz Perfect ! Many people tell me to use rubber bands for a blue water gun I grew up using pneumatics and I have been using them for many years I feel very comfortable using them , I have a super magnum JBL 450 rigged for blue water but I can explain it ' I don't feel the gun ' I feel way off with it , so I got me a 135 cm pneumatic and I'm going to rigg it for blue water . Your input have been a great help thanks again
Could you do a video on wooden spearguns? Just wooden ones. Particularly, Indonesian wooden spearguns. I've only seen a few, but even the ones with the locally made triggers look beautiful. I'd like to get some.
unfortunately I don't have any experience with any Indonesian wooden spearguns! I've only made a couple for personal use but am not expert by any means!
How many mm s your shafts ?
I don't know what MM most of my shafts are 5/16ths my biggest Bluewater gun is 11/32
@@KeyWestWaterman its a measuring system for europe milimetres. What we use for shafts thickness. Thanks man.👍
Lol I know what millimeters are. I don’t know what size my shafts are in MM.
@@KeyWestWaterman lol i get it now 😂👍
@@Orhan_TOPAL I believe the 5/16 is 8mm and the 11/32 is about 8.7mm. I use a 8.5mm necked down to 5/16(8mm) and threaded for slip tips on my 65" Super Amero for bluewater.
great video, background music is a little too loud :-)
yea we noticed that after we posted it! sorry about that! but thanks for watching!
the music in the background is kind of annoying.. good video tho
sorry bout that! it came out louder than it was supposed to be! thanks for watching though!
Aron* MUSIC IS NEVER ANNOYING!!! Some people have to find something to bit£%¥ about. Maybe a little to loud but he should try to concentrate a little deeper
Nice review.. Your banana gun review got me thinking about some hardwoods that I had laying around, so me and my son are in the middle of making a gun each. So far so good. Up here in the Northeast, we shoot a lot of stripers, blackfish, occasional bluefish if you're in the right spot at the right time.. can't wait to put this gun to my chest and pull her back! check it out: drive.google.com/drive/folders/18RXObiaGh10eCJZmxhlFDeUo0RHNh8Xe?usp=sharing Always appreciate the how-to's..
gorgeous! the multi grain laminates look great! would love to see the finished product and when some meat hits the deck! I built my first gun about 10 years ago it was extremely rewarding! keep me posted on the builds!
Nice
@@KeyWestWaterman Will do, great project while I'm hunkered' in..
@@driftking1145 Thanks, with all 'fun' projects, I can't get it finished quick enough!
Those are beautiful!!!
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I’m pretty bored day two😂😂😂😂😂
haha it was terrible! hope I never have to quarantine again!
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Music is to loud
Good video, but the overlaid music in the last quarter made it very hard to understand your words. I'd prefer you skip the soundtrack because I may not understand you at all and all the good effort you put into your video is wasted.
yea we've since got rid of the music! thanks so much for tuning in!
Ditto. Too much background music
Thanks for the feedback!
no music is needed for this video
thanks for sharing!