Scouting For Mini Lobster Opener | What Will This Season Look Like?

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  • @BiG2SiX
    @BiG2SiX Рік тому +18

    Who doesn’t love getting spoiled randomly! Thanks captain.

  • @m7w14m81
    @m7w14m81 Рік тому +1

    Love the new angle on the boat (approx. 5:00 marker) where it looks like you're basically running at a fast rate on the water #keywestjesus

  • @elvisdiamond2158
    @elvisdiamond2158 Рік тому +9

    Back to back love it

  • @EsotericAlpha
    @EsotericAlpha Рік тому +1

    Nice to see those Lobsters thriving there. Thanks

  • @alyssiahaskins6436
    @alyssiahaskins6436 Рік тому +2

    My boys have asked to watch this video so many times now! They love seeing all the lobsters peeking out from under the coral & want to go lobster hunting 😂

  • @seajebus8492
    @seajebus8492 Рік тому +3

    Holy Moly brotherino! The opener is going to be killer! Cant wait to see your haul. Keep doing what you are doing because we are absolutely loving this through you. Waterman, Clams and Paddelin forever!!!

  • @mdv2043
    @mdv2043 Рік тому +3

    In you and Clams best Forest Gump voice
    Lobster rolls. Fried lobster, grilled lobster, lobster salad, lobster cocktail, stuffed lobster. Boiled lobster. Haha want it all!!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      😂

    • @mdv2043
      @mdv2043 Рік тому

      @KeyWestWaterman also that grouper that saw you when you came around that ledge looked like he said oh crap. Then it litteraly looked like he had relief in his eyes knowing you didn't have a spear gun aimed at him. Haha

  • @justuschmiii3173
    @justuschmiii3173 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for bringing us along...

  • @scottmoskowitz8788
    @scottmoskowitz8788 Рік тому +1

    Viz winds and seas were terrible out in the Contents. Came back to Key West inflated the paddle boards and paddled south off the beach with all our lobster gear. Great visibility & ended up doing ok in 10-20 ft.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      that's awesome love to hear it! it was def less than ideal!

  • @aaronzimmerman1725
    @aaronzimmerman1725 Рік тому +2

    Buddy I am so proud of you for what you have accomplished. I’ve been watching for about a month now and I’m hooked. Awesome channel!!! I remember when you were a grom surfing Playalinda with your brothers. 🥰

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      man time does fly! really appreciate it brother and hope all is well!

    • @Stoochyy
      @Stoochyy Рік тому

      ^same I’ve been watching a month a friend from the keys show me the channel, so so cool

    • @aaronzimmerman1725
      @aaronzimmerman1725 Рік тому

      @@KeyWestWaterman yeah man doing well.

  • @miamifishingpipo
    @miamifishingpipo Рік тому +2

    I also loved the Spanish lobsters cooking the other day. I never had one before. I am sure they are tasty

  • @jimalden7130
    @jimalden7130 Рік тому +1

    Awesome spots brother. Poor turtle. So get ready for crazy mini season

  • @BrianFGummoe
    @BrianFGummoe Рік тому +2

    Heading to key west on Saturday. Fishing, diving, spearing and lobstering. At the Galleon. Buy you, Madelin and Will a drink if you get down there. Stay safe next few days.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      lobster is closed on Saturday! lol enjoy the trip.

    • @BrianFGummoe
      @BrianFGummoe Рік тому

      @@KeyWestWaterman yes. I’m there for 2 1/2 weeks. We wait for regular season. If you ever get into downtown, let me know. I’ve been doing this for over 25 years, getting older and harder to keep up. Enjoy. We have harvested a few Spanish in the past.

  • @charlie29943
    @charlie29943 Рік тому +1

    We go out of Cudjoe around the blimp, Good Luck Buggin. We seem to find more keepers in the limestone pocket holes in the turtlegrass.

  • @Sps1756
    @Sps1756 Рік тому +1

    😳😲😯😏😉🤭🤫😋 thats so cool. Reassuring that true sportsmanship and conservation works . 🤙

  • @mikkimichele51014
    @mikkimichele51014 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the preview. Can't wait for the catch & supper video. Keep filming we'll keep watching!!!

  • @lawhornracing6921
    @lawhornracing6921 Рік тому +2

    Great video. Jealous of those coral spots. I traveled by boat in 17 from Cape Coral with friends who live there for lobster. Seven of us. Not being local we were diving grassy fields with ledges and saw some but only came up with 14 keepers over two days.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому

      sounds like you did better than most. apparently it was pretty slow for people

  • @oceanlifebrand
    @oceanlifebrand Рік тому +2

    8:34 lol Every time I lobster out of Key West every ledge seems to have a nice grouper under it… but when I go back a couple days later… no groupers… it’s like they know 😂

  • @RocketRob99
    @RocketRob99 Рік тому +2

    That one toward the end who stood his ground, that was epic ! I would make him the first one for the pot since he certainly looked like a keeper.. And that shot of you laying head down toward the ledge, Classic..

  • @fredsoltveit8453
    @fredsoltveit8453 Рік тому +5

    Looking forward to see the video of you harvesting your spiny lobster limit😀I hope to see Madeleine back on the boat fishing or diving with you again soon😀

  • @Bookerjennis
    @Bookerjennis Рік тому +2

    Hey what's up my dude am a big fan of yours my name is Stenneth williams but every one calls me booker I am from Jamaica but I live in New Jersey. I use to do spear diving back home in Jamaica for a living. I love watching your channel my G it's very educational.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому

      love to hear it Stenneth! thanks so much for to tuning in! 🙏

  • @maryjowohlgemuth5652
    @maryjowohlgemuth5652 Рік тому +1

    A bonus video! Yay! Love seeing the flora and fauna of those coral heads. Looks like lots of bugs worth getting. Looking forward to seeing you catch and cook those beauties. Good Luck!!

  • @miamifishingpipo
    @miamifishingpipo Рік тому +2

    After watching this video and previous ones from your channel, I felt the necessity to go out on day one of mini season . We did so good that by 8:30 am we already had our limit. Only took 1/12 hour to accomplish the catch. I have a small channel on UA-cam that I am trying to grow for my grandkids. They are the reason why I open it. My videos are not professional like yours, I don’t even have a GoPro or under water camera. I try to do my best with my phone. Hopefully one day in the near future, I go down and meet you in person. To me, you are the best diver and commercial fisherman in key west . Sincerely: Pipo

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      thats amazing love to hear you had an awesome day! best of luck!

  • @Pocho-jx7sx
    @Pocho-jx7sx Рік тому +2

    Niño (the kid) the best sound of Key West

  • @Pscribbled
    @Pscribbled Рік тому +1

    Very excited to see some lobster videos again? I think they may be my favorite. Always impressed with how catch them with the noose. I’m hoping at some point to come try out mini season. Looks like a great time

  • @stevenfischer5392
    @stevenfischer5392 Рік тому +1

    That was a great idea with the banana leaf and the KWW.! Awsome bro great job. I seen Wills hat to with the CWC on the hat in the class mouth, pretty cool! Dang brother you have a infestation going on under your coral heads! Alot of shorts but great population! Lol! Awsome season! My brother left thismorning heading down there! Awsome thanks for the video!!

  • @robgorta6131
    @robgorta6131 Рік тому +1

    I've been down here since Friday. Concentrated on blue water, Thanks for the update.

  • @leroyg24
    @leroyg24 Рік тому +1

    That is the photos that your buddy needs to capture stills. Awesome scouting

  • @PBYZB
    @PBYZB Рік тому +1

    The lobster selfie lol! Those looked like some keepers!

  • @Au_Ag_ratio5021
    @Au_Ag_ratio5021 Рік тому +1

    Cool vibe, thanks KWW.
    Cheers to the mini.

  • @kylewenzel3584
    @kylewenzel3584 Рік тому +2

    Wow! I’ve never seen a spot that loaded. Good luck with the craziness of mini season, I’ll be down for regular season in Aug.

  • @interminablyperplexed4903
    @interminablyperplexed4903 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for taking us along! Can you give your take on the repeatedly reported insane water temps and if you're experiencing it and any effects? Appreciate your uploads. Take care

  • @kabirahmed9845
    @kabirahmed9845 Рік тому +1

    GoodLuck for mini season 🫶

  • @lewisspeed3041
    @lewisspeed3041 Рік тому +1

    Mini season is about to be 🔥..I saw more antennas than a 1960s alien movie.

  • @Mudnuri
    @Mudnuri Рік тому +1

    We scouted Tuesday and had such high hopes. Wednesday was completely different. The weather wasn't so good and the ocean was angry. Visibility was about 1 ft. in shallow areas. Content keys.
    Only caught 15

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      yea I heard alot of people struggled, def wasn't ideal conditions!

  • @Eskimomatt
    @Eskimomatt Рік тому +1

    Great lobster selfie.

  • @comfortablynumb9342
    @comfortablynumb9342 Рік тому +1

    The only time I've seen that many bugs was on that coral head flat by Loggerhead Key. And they were huge. Scuba tank size. Anyway looks like you should have a good spiny season. Cool.
    I moved from the NC foothills to the VA Beach area and got a kayak. It's like getting my soul back just to be able to go fishin' in the saltwater again. I'm looking for spots now and already caught a flounder, which was exactly what the goal was.

  • @brycenaly108
    @brycenaly108 Рік тому +1

    We are looking at your boat right now. Cool boat!

  • @gguanche7
    @gguanche7 Рік тому +1

    Those coral heads are STACKED

  • @milesmcdougal6875
    @milesmcdougal6875 Рік тому +1

    Oh Snap! 2 in a row! Nice! Thanks!

  • @Allirys
    @Allirys Рік тому +1

    So many bugs! Cant wait for recipes... Thank you for the extra vid. :)

  • @PSSKDerby
    @PSSKDerby Рік тому +2

    Great video Aaron! Wow, extra KWW, sweet! I’d say I was surprised you released this before mini season, but I’m not. You show it as it is. That’s who you are and why we watch the honest guy. Love it. I know a commercial guy like you has tons of spots, but I guarantee, locals know what you just showed and were like ‘sweet’ or ‘stop showing my spot’. Lol. Others won’t know. Grow up people.
    Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @rustbucket9318
    @rustbucket9318 Рік тому +4

    Can’t wait for the video of tomorrow’s spiny catch. Definitely on my list of things I want to do. Not something we can do here in Texas.

  • @christiangirard6634
    @christiangirard6634 Рік тому +1

    For anyone willing to learn something the clacking/grinding noise you hear is coming from the boat shifting and it’s an unhealthy way to shift you round the teeth on the gears outboards are meant to shift in and out quickly this could save you thousands on a new lower unit

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      intersting

    • @christiangirard6634
      @christiangirard6634 Рік тому

      @@KeyWestWaterman I could send you pictures on instagram tomorrow if you are interested to see what it does

  • @coyroberts8356
    @coyroberts8356 Рік тому +1

    Crazy they used to think of them as 🪳 would not eat them. My how times change!!😊

  • @billclark1011
    @billclark1011 Рік тому

    Great preview! Look forward to seeing the results.

  • @silly_ghillie
    @silly_ghillie Рік тому +1

    question. when i see you spear fishing in caves i never see lobsters. do they congregate in well known areas that you went too for this video? thanks

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому

      they like specific areas yea, on the reef they are alot more spread out as there is alot more bottom structure.

  • @connerpressly8371
    @connerpressly8371 Рік тому +3

    That’s insane. We were out of jewfish basin and ran all the way west and we didn’t see anything stacked with lobster like that. You’re a magician for sure. Hope to see you before we leave. Keeping the boat right down the canal from you. Was wearing your shirt today for good luck and it got to rough to stick it out on the south side so we hit north side and it got very rough on the gulf as well.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому

      maybe it was just isolated spots! best of luck to yall stay safe out there! 🙏

  • @meatmaster1560
    @meatmaster1560 Рік тому +1

    Good fishing my man! I can’t wait to see the next video featuring mini-season.

  • @beaversdaniel
    @beaversdaniel Рік тому +2

    Awesome! I’ll be down there for regular commercial season. Thanks for getting me stoked! Looking forward to your mini season video(s)!

  • @danielgriffis9759
    @danielgriffis9759 Рік тому +1

    Ik darn well it's Tuesday...😊❤

  • @ryt2carry
    @ryt2carry Рік тому

    Yep, those will be some tasty morsels. Looking forward to the video.

  • @twad10
    @twad10 Рік тому +1

    such an epic rig for lobstering, that new noe'!

  • @janettebridgeman264
    @janettebridgeman264 Рік тому +2

    Love seeing two in a row! Thanks 😁

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 Рік тому +1

    What a fun day. There’s tons of bugs! Hope your ears are feeling better. Have a Blessed Night 😊🦞

  • @mr_sea_turtle
    @mr_sea_turtle Рік тому +1

    Excellent! Scout them out first, heehee…. Looking forward for u guys to catch them!! In ur online shop, I was trying to find a sizing chart for the noodle long sleeve performance shirt? And thanks for a great video again 🙏🏾

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      I don't have a sizing chart on there, they run pretty true to size.

    • @mr_sea_turtle
      @mr_sea_turtle Рік тому

      Great, just bought one, support from Hong Kong~

  • @johng9110
    @johng9110 Рік тому +1

    Awesome logo hat!!

  • @DomesticAngelsLLC
    @DomesticAngelsLLC Рік тому +1

    We love you videos by the way. I think we’re all caught up. We binged watched 😅

  • @JohnKlopp
    @JohnKlopp Рік тому +1

    Logo on the hat looks really cool!

  • @biffbrude675
    @biffbrude675 Рік тому +2

    My God the traffic is bad this year! Happy diving 👍

  • @joebassford3049
    @joebassford3049 Рік тому +1

    Can’t wait will be there for opener. Great video!

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Рік тому +1

    OMG I can’t believe all the Grovers and lobsters on the first spot you jumped in!

  • @WanderingBobAK
    @WanderingBobAK Рік тому +1

    Bahaha! Stacked is right. Lots of small ones, but that means next year is looking good too.
    As far as the hat, I noticed KWW right away, but could see how others might miss it. I'd call wearing that "Incognito Cool". Nice unobtrusive design.

  • @scottselkey4460
    @scottselkey4460 Рік тому +2

    Aaron, if you come across some slipper lobsters could you do a catch n cook? That would be cool.

  • @josefandino9374
    @josefandino9374 Рік тому +1

    Another great video brother, and again you have on board the God of culinary arts!!! Chef Will!!!be safe out there broders.

  • @CourtimusMaximus
    @CourtimusMaximus Рік тому +1

    I’m from Jacksonville been watching for awhile love the videos. Brain and bleed as always.

  • @Max-uu2gs
    @Max-uu2gs Рік тому +1

    Bonus!!!!!❤ lesh goooo!!! P.s. Found that "night spot" . The lobs are gone!!! Syke!!! Cant make it, first time in 15 yrs😢😢😢❤

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      haha

    • @Max-uu2gs
      @Max-uu2gs Рік тому

      @KeyWestWaterman u got em' all on that radar from night Spanish lobs!! Lol❤️😉

  • @jaimeedean-murphy4665
    @jaimeedean-murphy4665 Рік тому +1

    Is it Christmas in July? Ona Tuesday! Wooohooo!

  • @benjaminlewis671
    @benjaminlewis671 Рік тому +1

    Nice video, I'll be sure to look under every rock hoping to see something like this. But I really prefer the ole onesie twosie situation.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      It’s much easier to handle

    • @benjaminlewis671
      @benjaminlewis671 Рік тому

      I did find a rock with a few dozen, but I picked up the big guys around it. It was looking good in my spots south of you.

  • @DN-zw7ox
    @DN-zw7ox Рік тому +1

    My goodness, lobster rolls forever!

  • @deepdivetrading
    @deepdivetrading Рік тому +1

    Awesome!! I miss lobster season, usually skipped mini season.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому

      yea its almost too much for me now

    • @deepdivetrading
      @deepdivetrading Рік тому

      @@KeyWestWaterman when I was in Jupiter we would scout spots and then they miraculously disappeared the first day of mini season as soon as the sun came up.

  • @a-evil-eye_yt170
    @a-evil-eye_yt170 Рік тому +1

    You should do a video about breath holds like how to breath up properly and how to improve breath hold you got me into free diving and it seems my breath ups are the most important. I want to go deeper.

  • @brandonh8989
    @brandonh8989 Рік тому +1

    Awesome footage! Thanks for creating and sharing this! Got me excited for mini season and I just learned about it just now. :D

  • @mattsnookman34224
    @mattsnookman34224 Рік тому +1

    Im goin to say season will be good.

  • @johnlukasik8045
    @johnlukasik8045 Рік тому +1

    That nice Grouper appeared to be hunting those lobsters in the rocks. Were you able to notice if it got one ? It would have been really cool to have caught that on your camera !!!

  • @adamyoung480
    @adamyoung480 Рік тому +1

    Aloha. Christmas in July? Most of my diving (Lanai) has been at night for lobster. No Spanish, just spiney and slipper. Still don’t understand why Floridians don’t dive at night, though I did watch yesterday’s video. Large moreys always bothered me more than sharks. Unless I was diving nor cal for abalone. Good luck!

  • @jasonbourg9943
    @jasonbourg9943 Рік тому +1

    Can you say lobster!!!! WOW!

  • @blkfish70
    @blkfish70 Рік тому +1

    Look how they're bunched up. Wow

  • @lknanml
    @lknanml Рік тому +1

    Holy crap.. That Key West guy accidently showed his saved spots page. Pause it right there. Boom!
    For two days those guys dove finding nothing. Wasn't until the 3rd day after it was over did they realise all the fav spots page formed a happy face when you zoomed out.. Good one KWW. Good one.

  • @margekaralis4212
    @margekaralis4212 Рік тому +1

    I can’t wait to see your catch. Gonna be an awesome lobster video

  • @rassiesmithiii2836
    @rassiesmithiii2836 Рік тому +1

    Cool! Will be coming down in August to scoop some up. Would be great if you did some bug recipes. Thanks

  • @rogerheuckeroth7456
    @rogerheuckeroth7456 Рік тому +1

    That's a crazy amount of lobsters! Going down to FL from August 8-13 for 4 days of lobstering and spearing. Won't be in the keys though. Hope the populations are that healthy near Boynton Beach.

  • @markroper9269
    @markroper9269 Рік тому +1

    Stop....those lobster are endangered!! 😝 OMG.....that is ridiculous!! Some would call that infestation!! Have a great week!

  • @DN-zw7ox
    @DN-zw7ox Рік тому +1

    Sea spiders everywhere. WOW!

  • @halwertan5780
    @halwertan5780 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the free diving lobster fantasy will be Blue Crabbing until October then onto harvesting Oysters until May 24 . Next Lobster fest for me is Aug 24. Peace be with you!

  • @pedrobarrios2203
    @pedrobarrios2203 Рік тому +1

    Hi Aaron, great warm up video. Can't wait for your follow up of limits. Thx What model and size of sunglasses are you sporting in this video?

  • @charleshatcliff5588
    @charleshatcliff5588 Рік тому +1

    Be picky this year lol. That was awesome content. Only thing we have here right now is a surplus of young rabbits an squirrels. They will be delicious this winter. Respect from Readyville Tn. God Bless an be safe out their with the folks trying to do what u guys do.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому

      🙏

    • @WanderingBobAK
      @WanderingBobAK Рік тому

      (@charleshatcliff5588), Don't count your chickens! I had an explosion of feral rabbits last fall, thought I'd be eating well into winter. Think the coyotes, owls, lynx and hawks found them as they disappeared quickly.🤪

  • @troyrockstardad
    @troyrockstardad Рік тому +1

    Wow, that's a LOT of lobster under 1 rock

  • @rockyvickery3230
    @rockyvickery3230 Рік тому +1

    It's like you just want to reach in and start grabbing them

  • @tookmyhandle2
    @tookmyhandle2 Рік тому +1

    Sea turtle catch and cook! Tell Will! There was plenty of meat on the collar! I'd say a whole pound!

  • @luismanes3762
    @luismanes3762 Рік тому +1

    Can’t wait to see the mini season footage and CCC recipe.

  • @tommytsadventures
    @tommytsadventures Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to Monday's video. Hopefully you can avoid the chaos out there! Do I see a lobster and linguine dish on yours or Will's channel in the future?

  • @ComeAtMe561
    @ComeAtMe561 Рік тому +1

    Aaron, dang those spots are loaded!! Any advice on how to find good spots in the mangroves or backcountry of KW? I feel like the charts don’t show many rocks or ledges, you just have to KNOW where they are.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Рік тому +1

      get out there and look, the spots on the charts aren't good because they are on the charts. if that makes sense. everyone has them. gotta put the time in, drive around and look. no alternative.

  • @ernestovildostegui4651
    @ernestovildostegui4651 Рік тому +1

    Jewfish Basin looks good this year

  • @aarontrenton1730
    @aarontrenton1730 Рік тому +1

    2 videos in 2 days!?! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 YAHOOOO🎉🎉🎉

  • @franiannarone8196
    @franiannarone8196 Рік тому +1

    Wow, Mark that spot!🤙

  • @kaseycamp1933
    @kaseycamp1933 Рік тому +1

    You hit the mother load on that first spot!

  • @HarryCane305
    @HarryCane305 Рік тому +1

    Wowza packed. lotta little guys though

  • @AlanL007
    @AlanL007 Рік тому +2

    Appreciate the extra video this week. Looks like bug population is healthy.

  • @johnnoneya7493
    @johnnoneya7493 Рік тому +1

    lol, hey babe gonna go lobster miniseason, no worries just gonna hit these two rocks and be back 8 minutes!!!