Exploring Deep In The Bush | Snappers Sharks & Stone Crabs

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  • @Paragonly
    @Paragonly 2 місяці тому +9

    17:09 I've heard from other youtubers that its better for the stone crab to take both claws, because they will avoid fights and take less risks than if they still had 1 claw. Have you heard this, and do you know how true or not this is?

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому +47

      I hear this a lot and I'm not sure where it started. There are very few studies on declawing stone crab, the few published studies that I have read all say that same thing. The mortality rate is much higher, (almost double) when both claws are removed versus one. The mortality rate is fairly high after removing one claw. The most important part is removing the claw correctly without breaking the joint or socket so to speak. After 15 years of diving stone crabs by hand. Seeing the amount of crab I have, the amount with one claw left and no claws left (alive) I would have to agree. But I could be wrong, just my opinion. I would love to know who is out there watching stone crab "fights" in a natural environment, 15 years diving for them and I have yet to see one lol

    • @DougVarble
      @DougVarble 2 місяці тому +7

      @@KeyWestWaterman I like the idea that you only take one claw🎉

    • @Paragonly
      @Paragonly 2 місяці тому +5

      @@KeyWestWaterman Thanks for the response, I also was wondering where this information was from and who was out watching stone crabs fight 😂

    • @Fishing4Mortgages
      @Fishing4Mortgages 2 місяці тому +5

      ​@@KeyWestWaterman 1. I de-pixelated the screen and now have your exact coordinates. 2. Next episode absolutely must be a No-Claw vs. 1 Claw vs. 2 Claw Stone Crab Cage Match.

    • @mrmister385
      @mrmister385 2 місяці тому +1

      @@KeyWestWaterman Arron, one of your Stone Crab catch videos was used and credited on the "Best Ever Food Review Show" YT channel !
      It's a MEGA YT player. Millions of subscribers and views. Hoping you get a nice Bump up !!
      He also shows the Florida study to not take both claws as it has twice the mortality rate, as you mentioned.

  • @Start_TheArt
    @Start_TheArt 2 місяці тому +34

    This man appreciates Florida the way we all should. It’s paradise that will provide for and nourish us

  • @Daveincc
    @Daveincc 2 місяці тому +38

    The snapper and grouper hunting never gets old for me. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому +4

      love to hear it! because I love it and will never stop lol

    • @jamesbrischke4815
      @jamesbrischke4815 2 місяці тому +1

      @@KeyWestWaterman I agree with Daveincc. I envy your access to fish. I could eat fish/seafood 7 days a week and never get tired of it.

    • @lancesanchez8110
      @lancesanchez8110 4 дні тому

      hrddj

  • @michaelgray4964
    @michaelgray4964 2 місяці тому +18

    I like the overhead drone shot cut to the edge of the weeds, it orients things. The camera on the bottom shooting up at you in sillouette taking a claw was nice.
    We do notice.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому +3

      love to hear that, was feeling creative this day!

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 2 місяці тому +16

    I love 🥰Tipsy! What a treat for her. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jesf570
    @jesf570 Місяць тому +2

    The way you do your videos Aaron, perfect. The narration and water noises, chill, exploration above and under. The life dude.

  • @Ale_305
    @Ale_305 2 місяці тому +14

    In anticipation, I always hit 👍🏽 on your videos before watching them and I have never been wrong!

  • @CmonMoby
    @CmonMoby 2 місяці тому +5

    Snorkeling for snappers, so much fun. Small flying fish 16:09 🐟

  • @driftless1870
    @driftless1870 2 місяці тому +6

    “Welcome back underwater, everyone.” I could feel my breathing slow and my blood pressure drop, just hearing those words. Thank you for sharing once again.

  • @lancet.346
    @lancet.346 2 місяці тому +8

    I love that shot at 16:12! And it's great to see Tipsy having a romp. Good stuff as always.

  • @encouraging-tv77
    @encouraging-tv77 7 днів тому +1

    Ive been watching watching for a long time and i just love how humble you are and how you do your vudeos

  • @mritolduso7355
    @mritolduso7355 2 місяці тому +3

    I swear, I have no idea how you don’t get bit more when crabbing! Stone shots and Stone Crabs… thanks for such great content!

  • @Max-uu2gs
    @Max-uu2gs 2 місяці тому +2

    When Aquaman says he is OUT of Seafood. ❤❤❤ Funny Aaron. 😊 as we sit on couches pretending it's a boat w a beer😂

  • @mrmister385
    @mrmister385 2 місяці тому +6

    I luv exploring the Bush.
    But prefer exploring just under the landing strip even more.
    Nice to see you took Tipsy out for an adventure. I'm sure she enjoyed it.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому +1

      lol! thanks for tuning in

    • @WilliamFluery
      @WilliamFluery 2 місяці тому

      I know where to come in the future for Adult Entertainment

  • @BrandonWatkins614
    @BrandonWatkins614 2 місяці тому +6

    Love the mangrove exploration videos!

  • @jaydsdiecastgarage
    @jaydsdiecastgarage 2 місяці тому +2

    thanks for letting me live this threw you. I'll never be able to do this as I have COPD,

  • @douglasmatthews4237
    @douglasmatthews4237 2 місяці тому

    Aaron, I love your Gheenoe. My 13 footer has been my solo boat but health issues require the wife to come along. Gittin old aint for wusses, even a retired Army Ranger like me is humbled by health issues. Be happy, be safe keep filming.

  • @wahlund11
    @wahlund11 2 місяці тому +4

    The termite shot gave me chills on my neck - definitely creeped me out!

  • @DaddyPhatSnack
    @DaddyPhatSnack 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm a disabled veteran who would move to Key West to veteran your 📷 man . I can't work any more and I love anything out doors .

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому

      thank you for your service! 🙏 gotta get down its a beautiful place

  • @thefisher6273
    @thefisher6273 2 місяці тому +1

    The bugs did show up a little. Wow. Way to tolerate. Nice snapper hunt. Never seen anyone spear in the mangroves! Wowsa! Stone crab. Wow! Wish I had that food pantry out my back door. Thanks for the video!

  • @michaelgreene
    @michaelgreene 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for the video. I requested snapper footage and you provided. I fish from shore for mangroves and seeing your videos make me realize they are there and just not biting. Stone crab footage great also. Goos stuff. Thanks.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому +1

      fishing for them can be tough, the small ones are so feisty and get to the bait first a lot

  • @justin_hernandez
    @justin_hernandez 2 місяці тому +2

    Having a Gheenoe myself I love to see you fish and run that beautiful machine. Also you can’t beat the maneuverability of that thing!

  • @charleskirby482
    @charleskirby482 2 місяці тому

    I like your short “eco” education comments. I did not realize the fragility of the under water grass, and how pervasive the termites will swarm at your location so far south. Thanks for always sharing your sensitive and very sportsman-like attitudes about the environment and its wildlife.

  • @ronturner6411
    @ronturner6411 2 місяці тому +2

    Those were some nice stone crab claws. Thanks for another adventure.

  • @treyfisse8593
    @treyfisse8593 Місяць тому

    Man this is absolutely fantastic. Im in South Louisiana and basically diving or even snorkeling for me is a no go unless offshore blue water. Now Im getting hungry. Yep we eat what we catch 🤙

  • @hipreef
    @hipreef 2 місяці тому +2

    When I spear fish, and do not plan on going back to the boat, I always take a bag (lobster bag), and put the fish in there. Hanging them off the spear gun is to much of a cluster (for me). But awesome video !!! Love all the water video you do. Mangroves, reef, deep drop, all of them !!!

  • @brandonelms4288
    @brandonelms4288 2 місяці тому +2

    I freakin love the crab huntin!

  • @bryanh8774
    @bryanh8774 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice filming and edit! The overhead drone shot with the audio from your body camera. Then the scene change to match the audio. Nicely done Aaron.

  • @mmcleod111
    @mmcleod111 2 місяці тому +2

    That was awesome. One of the best yet
    Those No-Seeums can be intense
    Those stone crabs looks amazing. What a meal!

  • @brookiebeau1496
    @brookiebeau1496 2 місяці тому +4

    all was a good day when you post

  • @petergeorge4321
    @petergeorge4321 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing the adventure.

  • @RagingNana-KindredSpirit50
    @RagingNana-KindredSpirit50 2 місяці тому

    Another amazing adventure. I love the top drone shots of just how beautiful that area is and the crystal blue waters.

  • @konkhra79
    @konkhra79 2 місяці тому +2

    I get termite swarms down here in the Southern Caribbean, usually they come after the first big rainfall of rainy season and it stresses me out as welll...I understand how you feel.

    • @chiphill4856
      @chiphill4856 2 місяці тому

      Same on SC coast! I can't stand them!

  • @parkerreed8565
    @parkerreed8565 2 місяці тому

    The drone perspective at 16:45 is so cool boss! Thanks for taking us along for your backyard adventures!

  • @pangyre
    @pangyre Місяць тому

    Nice stuff. Appreciate you taking a little extra care like leaving the crabs with a claw.

  • @raftlawdog6652
    @raftlawdog6652 2 місяці тому +2

    TY, because you let me enter a new world.

  • @tampabaydino8866
    @tampabaydino8866 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent camera angles on the stone crabs! Silhouetting yourself above while working on the crabs looks very nice! Great job!

  • @AlanL007
    @AlanL007 2 місяці тому +2

    Nice video. The drone shots are unbelievable.

  • @VernBigDaddy
    @VernBigDaddy 2 місяці тому +1

    Sheepshead! I love Sheepshead! Totally underrated. Convicts make amazing table-fare!

  • @TheDrummergirl33
    @TheDrummergirl33 2 місяці тому

    Love it, Tipsy is so sweet, love how you share your loves with us ❤

  • @HoangFishingvn
    @HoangFishingvn 12 днів тому

    You really surprised me. Your video is very interesting. I really like it. Thank you for sharing this video. I wish you good health.

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 2 місяці тому +2

    Looked like a fun day diving 🤿 and exploring. Minus the shark 🦈 of course. Dinner looked delicious as always. No wonder how you and Madeleine stay so thin! 😊

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому +1

      it surely was! haha rarely sitting down helps too!

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 2 місяці тому +2

    Though life, but someone has to do it! We did it in the Caribbean running a dive / sail charter business from our sailboat for about 12 yrs. Yeah, someone has to do it, right?!

  • @jamesstantonjr.6553
    @jamesstantonjr.6553 2 місяці тому +1

    Camera angles on the stone crab hunt was the best

  • @someguydino6770
    @someguydino6770 14 днів тому

    Nice shot set up when you're fishing those crabs out of the holes; find the hole, set up the camera, grab the crab...watch out OUCHIE!

  • @dartmart9263
    @dartmart9263 2 місяці тому +1

    That is exactly how we realized Spring had arrived when we lived in New Orleans!

  • @SurphsGuitar
    @SurphsGuitar Місяць тому

    im 24 and I live on a canal in key largo with my dad and brother. and never realized how lucky i am. about 7 months ago i pulled the trigger on a Hewes flats boat because of your videos and now im out there almost every day. you make the fishing seem really easy though lol. i would love to see some fly fishing one day!

  • @francismartin67
    @francismartin67 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video, always love the Mangrove dives. Thanks, buddy.

  • @jeromewalton5553
    @jeromewalton5553 2 місяці тому

    That drone footage with sound to the under water crab catch and back was really cool. Loved the close quarters spear fishing.

  • @maryantosz6195
    @maryantosz6195 2 місяці тому

    Awesome day you had! Great video! Inenjoyed a lot! That shark got my heart racing for your safty! See you next week! ❤

  • @lewislambert2141
    @lewislambert2141 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video, as usual!! I really love your drone shots, such a great perspective. Mitzi is a big sweetie!!

  • @johnlukasik8045
    @johnlukasik8045 2 місяці тому

    Yeah, that shark was even making me nervous with those fish hanging off your side ! Those crab claws were pretty big from what I've seen on other video's !!! I am so glad you are still making video's for us to watch ! Thanks Aaron ! 😁

  • @PSSKDerby
    @PSSKDerby 2 місяці тому

    Great video Aaron! Love the pets!
    Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @quintinmckinnon2751
    @quintinmckinnon2751 2 місяці тому

    Love when you do these kind of videos man. Your videos gave me the courage to trap them stone crab and I can’t get enough of it now. Thanks for all the awesome content 🤙

  • @jacobalderman105
    @jacobalderman105 17 днів тому

    That was awesome!

  • @WyattLCombs
    @WyattLCombs 2 місяці тому +1

    Really beautiful camera work on the stone crab section. Especially that drone shot!!! Cheers from Tampa my friend!

  • @atrias144
    @atrias144 2 місяці тому +1

    Happy spring!

  • @jamesthompson8133
    @jamesthompson8133 2 місяці тому

    Yea those no see ums looked like humming birds. Gives me flashbacks. Love the snappers! Great job man!!! Good to see ya again!

  • @briansprinkle7855
    @briansprinkle7855 Місяць тому

    My first time finding your vids! I love them! You got some world class dinner ingredients there, plus the fun it was harvesting them! Kudos!

  • @VernBigDaddy
    @VernBigDaddy 2 місяці тому

    We love exploring with you!

  • @paulkersey2179
    @paulkersey2179 2 місяці тому

    You're the man, living the dream. Boating out here in SoCal, I always marvel how you can navigate those shallow waters. I would need a new prop every weekend. thanks for sharing.

  • @yomama9462
    @yomama9462 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful afternoon! Dinner looks yummy!

  • @ropeman3916
    @ropeman3916 Місяць тому

    Great job. I really enjoy and appreciate the time and effort you put into your filming, particularly the diving videos.

  • @joe5st817
    @joe5st817 2 місяці тому +2

    Really liked the drone overhead view when you anchored up and went after stone crab then the transition to underwater! Any plans for a Dry Tortuga camping & spearing trip this year? Cheers, looking forward to the new Merchandise drop.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому +1

      I'm sure we will make it back out there! and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @bradjones9634
    @bradjones9634 2 місяці тому

    The mangroves were amazing, and the crabbing was fabulous. You are the Man!

  • @charlesbraun8867
    @charlesbraun8867 2 місяці тому

    Can’t wait for merch . Even though I’m not a hat guy , I’ll make the exception. Really like the Kww hat in this vid. Now back to my chilli and cornbread. One of the drawbacks of living in the north.

  • @davidgamelljr
    @davidgamelljr 2 місяці тому +1

    16:11 what a great shot.
    that was worth the effort.

  • @patrickgreen2361
    @patrickgreen2361 2 місяці тому

    I’ve lived my entire life in Southern Louisiana. (New Orleans area). We too have massive problems with termites. All we can do is turn every single light off and treat. Aaron- even though there is no wood right there, they reside in colonies underground, at least in LA. Good luck- they terrify me as well.

  • @randyroth383
    @randyroth383 2 місяці тому +3

    I seen termites sworm in the sky the size of a bus zigzag back in forth Florida for ya

  • @mrmister385
    @mrmister385 2 місяці тому +1

    Arron, one of your Stone Crab catch videos was used and credited on the "Best Ever Food Review Show" YT channel !
    It's a MEGA YT player. Millions of subscribers and views. Hoping you get a Bump up !!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому +1

      haha yea they reached out a while back, hopefully it helps!

    • @mrmister385
      @mrmister385 2 місяці тому

      @@KeyWestWaterman Yea buddy. Hope you get a shitload of new subs.

  • @MickyC0601
    @MickyC0601 2 місяці тому

    Great video, thanks for taking us along.
    Micky C

  • @JS-.-
    @JS-.- 2 місяці тому

    Drone shots were epic. Thanks for taking the time to do them and edit them and sync up the audio with the shot!

  • @sammcvea1069
    @sammcvea1069 2 місяці тому

    Another above and beyond video 📹 Sir. Arron, Cheri and I sous vide lobster 🦞 and put the seasonings in before we vacuum packed it then put in the water. Holly cow 🐄 it was all that and probably will never do that dish any other way. Wound how stone crab claws would do ,Sir 😊. Thanks again for the video, hell yea😊

  • @paulnotine4033
    @paulnotine4033 2 місяці тому

    Another excellent lesson learned when it becomes "Sharkie". Keep the fish against the structure/mangroves to provide a deterrent. Many thanks!!

  • @kylewenzel3584
    @kylewenzel3584 2 місяці тому +1

    It’s always amazing to me that you can stone shot mangrove snapper like you do. There’s no way that people who don’t spearfish know how hard that is. Heading down there Thursday to try to be like KWWM.

  • @kingstewie6789
    @kingstewie6789 2 місяці тому

    Amazing drone footage. Always epic but this one was extra !

  • @BRKH-97
    @BRKH-97 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful scenery

  • @jamorjr1
    @jamorjr1 2 місяці тому +2

    I didn't know no-see ums could fly, my only experience with them has been at the water's edge around the ankles, that was enough for me.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому

      may be a super breed we have here

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 2 місяці тому

      Aloha. There’s a reason they sell tents with no-see um mesh.

  • @prestonh5643
    @prestonh5643 2 місяці тому

    Those crab shots were so nice! Skills!

  • @lexlax999
    @lexlax999 2 місяці тому +1

    Drone shot of you crabbing is pretty epic

  • @rodfair5698
    @rodfair5698 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for a pleasant, educational, easy to watch , and easy to hear and understand video. Those reasons made it so enjoyable for me.
    Because of that I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more videos.
    Thanks again.
    Sincerely,
    Rod

  • @FallingSteel
    @FallingSteel 2 місяці тому

    Love the new camera work! The drone shots of you diving 👌

  • @snakecat586
    @snakecat586 2 місяці тому +1

    Why the heck hasn’t UA-cam been showing me you post? I’m subbed and watch consistently. I have to search your channel now.
    Florida born and raised so I’ve been watching a long time and always support my fellow Floridians.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 місяці тому

      hate to hear that, but you're not the only one. 100's of people have been unsubbed without knowing. Glad you're back.

  • @CookingWithCampbell
    @CookingWithCampbell 2 місяці тому

    This is my favorite vid yet! I dive the mangroves around the Sarasota area nice to see someone else doing it.

  • @erics667
    @erics667 2 місяці тому +1

    Killer drone shots!!

  • @chiphill4856
    @chiphill4856 2 місяці тому

    I've always wondered what it looks like under mangroves! Beautiful stone crabs with two large claws! Kudos to you for only keeping one!

  • @WilliamFluery
    @WilliamFluery 2 місяці тому

    The sharks keep me coming back. It’s better suspense than a good Thriller.

  • @hermanshim8948
    @hermanshim8948 2 місяці тому +2

    Try a reflective basin with water and place it under the light, they fly in and drown.

  • @user-ob3ny6dg4t
    @user-ob3ny6dg4t 2 місяці тому

    This is one UA-cam channel I would watch and wouldn't get bored for hours trust me

  • @jamesrahn8339
    @jamesrahn8339 2 місяці тому

    Another awesome video thanks again. BTW whenever we had a swarm of termites in Ft Lauderdale we would turn off all the lights and they would pass by. Seems like they are definitely attracted to light.

  • @genebrassett1258
    @genebrassett1258 2 місяці тому

    At 16:15 the start of the drone looking down is just amazing

  • @stevenfischer5392
    @stevenfischer5392 2 місяці тому

    Great video as always! Snapper,and stone crab! I just seen a clip of you on Best Food Review. The guy with the headband,holding a stone crab. You were catching them like you do! Keep it up, love the content!

  • @wahlund11
    @wahlund11 2 місяці тому +2

    Yo! Great content, thanks for sharing with us.

  • @lNOMAK
    @lNOMAK 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Love what you do!

  • @chadkimbrell6599
    @chadkimbrell6599 2 місяці тому

    Man, the overhead drone footage and underwater audio of stoning was epic

  • @randymac9539
    @randymac9539 Місяць тому

    west tennessee here, thanks for sharing i enjoyed this

  • @WestSide-hl1dl
    @WestSide-hl1dl 2 місяці тому

    Incredible drone shots at 16:30, Aaron!

  • @matthewfox1017
    @matthewfox1017 2 місяці тому +2

    My vote counted! 🤙

  • @ExploringwithBug
    @ExploringwithBug 2 місяці тому

    Great video brother! I cant wait to get out to FL and go on a hunt! Sending you good vibes from Okinawa.

  • @randalloervin3177
    @randalloervin3177 2 місяці тому

    Great photography underwater and great content