Exploring Deep In The Bush | Snappers Sharks & Stone Crabs

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  • @Paragonly
    @Paragonly Před 2 měsíci +8

    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  Před 2 měsíci +41

      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 Před 2 měsíci +7

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

    • @Paragonly
      @Paragonly Před 2 měsíci +4

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

    • @Fishing4Mortgages
      @Fishing4Mortgages Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@@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 Před měsícem +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 Před 2 měsíci +30

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

  • @Daveincc
    @Daveincc Před 2 měsíci +36

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

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 měsíci +4

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

    • @jamesbrischke4815
      @jamesbrischke4815 Před 2 měsíci +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.

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 Před 2 měsíci +16

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

  • @michaelgray4964
    @michaelgray4964 Před 2 měsíci +14

    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  Před 2 měsíci +2

      love to hear that, was feeling creative this day!

  • @Ale_305
    @Ale_305 Před 2 měsíci +14

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

  • @mritolduso7355
    @mritolduso7355 Před 2 měsíci +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!

  • @lancet.346
    @lancet.346 Před 2 měsíci +8

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

  • @CmonMoby
    @CmonMoby Před 2 měsíci +5

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

  • @jesf570
    @jesf570 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @Max-uu2gs
    @Max-uu2gs Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @BrandonWatkins614
    @BrandonWatkins614 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Love the mangrove exploration videos!

  • @mrmister385
    @mrmister385 Před 2 měsíci +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.

  • @jaydsdiecastgarage
    @jaydsdiecastgarage Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @thefisher6273
    @thefisher6273 Před 2 měsíci +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!

  • @justin_hernandez
    @justin_hernandez Před 2 měsíci +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!

  • @wahlund11
    @wahlund11 Před 2 měsíci +4

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

  • @brandonelms4288
    @brandonelms4288 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I freakin love the crab huntin!

  • @michaelgreene
    @michaelgreene Před 2 měsíci +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  Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @RagingNana-KindredSpirit50
    @RagingNana-KindredSpirit50 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @jamesstantonjr.6553
    @jamesstantonjr.6553 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Camera angles on the stone crab hunt was the best

  • @jeromewalton5553
    @jeromewalton5553 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @driftless1870
    @driftless1870 Před 2 měsíci +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.

  • @tampabaydino8866
    @tampabaydino8866 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @quintinmckinnon2751
    @quintinmckinnon2751 Před 2 měsíci

    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 🤙

  • @petergeorge4321
    @petergeorge4321 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing the adventure.

  • @ronturner6411
    @ronturner6411 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @parkerreed8565
    @parkerreed8565 Před měsícem

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

  • @TheDrummergirl33
    @TheDrummergirl33 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @ropeman3916
    @ropeman3916 Před 28 dny

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

  • @PSSKDerby
    @PSSKDerby Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @bryanh8774
    @bryanh8774 Před 2 měsíci +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.

  • @francismartin67
    @francismartin67 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @AlanL007
    @AlanL007 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nice video. The drone shots are unbelievable.

  • @briansprinkle7855
    @briansprinkle7855 Před měsícem

    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!

  • @SurphsGuitar
    @SurphsGuitar Před měsícem

    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!

  • @JS-.-
    @JS-.- Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @maryantosz6195
    @maryantosz6195 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @mmcleod111
    @mmcleod111 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @jamesthompson8133
    @jamesthompson8133 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 Před 2 měsíci +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  Před 2 měsíci +1

      it surely was! haha rarely sitting down helps too!

  • @paulkersey2179
    @paulkersey2179 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @konkhra79
    @konkhra79 Před 2 měsíci +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 Před měsícem

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

  • @pangyre
    @pangyre Před 26 dny

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

  • @lewislambert2141
    @lewislambert2141 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @WyattLCombs
    @WyattLCombs Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @VernBigDaddy
    @VernBigDaddy Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @dartmart9263
    @dartmart9263 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @treyfisse8593
    @treyfisse8593 Před 13 dny

    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 🤙

  • @bradjones9634
    @bradjones9634 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @randalloervin3177
    @randalloervin3177 Před měsícem

    Great photography underwater and great content

  • @BRKH-97
    @BRKH-97 Před měsícem

    Beautiful scenery

  • @MickyC0601
    @MickyC0601 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video, thanks for taking us along.
    Micky C

  • @johnlukasik8045
    @johnlukasik8045 Před 2 měsíci

    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 ! 😁

  • @ExploringwithBug
    @ExploringwithBug Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @stevenfischer5392
    @stevenfischer5392 Před měsícem

    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!

  • @prestonh5643
    @prestonh5643 Před měsícem

    Those crab shots were so nice! Skills!

  • @FallingSteel
    @FallingSteel Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @rodfair5698
    @rodfair5698 Před měsícem

    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

  • @brookiebeau1496
    @brookiebeau1496 Před 2 měsíci +4

    all was a good day when you post

  • @kingstewie6789
    @kingstewie6789 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @CookingWithCampbell
    @CookingWithCampbell Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @erics667
    @erics667 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Killer drone shots!!

  • @lewisrhoden907
    @lewisrhoden907 Před měsícem

    We enjoy all the videos but we really love the diving ones. Keep up the great work.

  • @hipreef
    @hipreef Před 2 měsíci +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 !!!

  • @randyroth383
    @randyroth383 Před 2 měsíci +3

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

  • @guymanuel429
    @guymanuel429 Před 2 měsíci

    Drone footage is spot on

  • @user-ob3ny6dg4t
    @user-ob3ny6dg4t Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @joe5st817
    @joe5st817 Před 2 měsíci +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  Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @yomama9462
    @yomama9462 Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderful afternoon! Dinner looks yummy!

  • @VernBigDaddy
    @VernBigDaddy Před 2 měsíci

    We love exploring with you!

  • @chiphill4856
    @chiphill4856 Před měsícem

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

  • @jamesrahn8339
    @jamesrahn8339 Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @Mark_Beasley
    @Mark_Beasley Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome video. I love the shots from the drone. The water there compared to here in S.C. is crazy. Some Awesome clear water in the keys. Loved the video.

  • @arthursigrah9422
    @arthursigrah9422 Před měsícem

    Always an enjoyable watch. Really appreciate the effort and knowledge you pour out on conservation and regulations.
    We have termite swarms as well. They’ve now evolved to burrowing in cement as well🤦‍♂️😅

  • @chadkimbrell6599
    @chadkimbrell6599 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @wahlund11
    @wahlund11 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Yo! Great content, thanks for sharing with us.

  • @lexlax999
    @lexlax999 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Drone shot of you crabbing is pretty epic

  • @atrias144
    @atrias144 Před měsícem

    Happy spring!

  • @charleskirby482
    @charleskirby482 Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @lNOMAK
    @lNOMAK Před 2 měsíci

    Great video! Love what you do!

  • @davidgamelljr
    @davidgamelljr Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @raftlawdog6652
    @raftlawdog6652 Před 2 měsíci +2

    TY, because you let me enter a new world.

  • @DaddyPhatSnack
    @DaddyPhatSnack Před měsícem +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  Před měsícem

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

  • @Gernfishin
    @Gernfishin Před 2 měsíci

    Love the videos man 🤙🏽 always look forward to new videos

  • @randymac9539
    @randymac9539 Před 28 dny

    west tennessee here, thanks for sharing i enjoyed this

  • @douglasmatthews4237
    @douglasmatthews4237 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 Před 2 měsíci +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?!

  • @paulnotine4033
    @paulnotine4033 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @jamorjr1
    @jamorjr1 Před 2 měsíci +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  Před 2 měsíci

      may be a super breed we have here

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @WestSide-hl1dl
    @WestSide-hl1dl Před 2 měsíci

    Incredible drone shots at 16:30, Aaron!

  • @jenmcpena5857
    @jenmcpena5857 Před 2 měsíci

    We would get those termites swarming in WA state too. Used to live in the woods and they were huge!!

  • @mrmister385
    @mrmister385 Před měsícem +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  Před měsícem +1

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

    • @mrmister385
      @mrmister385 Před měsícem

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

  • @vincentmangeaux9419
    @vincentmangeaux9419 Před 2 měsíci +3

    There are great white sharks in SoFlo !!!!

  • @Timowildin
    @Timowildin Před 2 měsíci +4

    Letsss gooo!!!!! Any tips for growing a channel?

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 měsíci

      be real, post consistently

    • @Timowildin
      @Timowildin Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Aaron, much appreciated, God Bless Brother🤙🏼😎🙏🏼

  • @Woodlandadventure
    @Woodlandadventure Před měsícem

    Beautiful video ❤

  • @bigrich6750
    @bigrich6750 Před 2 měsíci

    We get the termites swarming up here in Northwest Florida. I wish we got the stone crabs as well😁

  • @dannyo957416
    @dannyo957416 Před 2 měsíci

    Cool opening to the video Aaron

  • @hermanshim8948
    @hermanshim8948 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @skullhart
    @skullhart Před 2 měsíci

    Had the same thing with termites. Look for coffee grounds in your attic...if you see that 😅