Accidentally Catching Giant Yellowtail Snapper | Key West, Florida | Catch Clean Cook

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Komentáře • 341

  • @rjquirante610
    @rjquirante610 Před 2 lety +3

    this is my first youtube comment. and the only channel where i don't skip ads. rock on man!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      that means a lot! seriously do appreciate you sharing that keeps me going!

  • @eddyortiz8110
    @eddyortiz8110 Před 2 lety +16

    You guy's are killing me my mouth is watering 😂 Those were the nicest Yellowtail I've seen Wow!💛🐟💛✌🌿

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +4

      they were amazing!

    • @urbanacargill
      @urbanacargill Před 2 lety +1

      Take a trip to Andros Bahamas considering you love big yellows and mangroves also plenty yellow eye and queens on deep drop

    • @davids11131113
      @davids11131113 Před 4 měsíci

      @@urbanacargill Oh they’ve been.

    • @davids11131113
      @davids11131113 Před 4 měsíci

      @@urbanacargill Hell just do Dry Tortugas it’s awesome.

  • @scottkramer481
    @scottkramer481 Před 2 lety +4

    As a 12 year old, nearly 45 years ago, I spent the summer with my Grandpa in Florida. We cruised over to the Bahamas for two weeks and fished almost every day. And we sure ate a lot of Yellow Tail! What a summer...

  • @trippsavage1511
    @trippsavage1511 Před 2 lety +2

    Will is back! Can't wait to see him cooking up some of your scraps again!

  • @TheOlRazzleDazzler
    @TheOlRazzleDazzler Před 2 lety +2

    Clams is back!!!! Heck yeah

  • @Mike-hb4pc
    @Mike-hb4pc Před 2 lety +2

    On light tackle, it doesn't get any 'funner'!! Congrats on a nice day!

  • @jeffwilliams7667
    @jeffwilliams7667 Před 4 měsíci

    Those are monster yellowtail...I thought I'd caught some decent size ones until I saw this video!! Nice catch!!

  • @theestablishmenta7903
    @theestablishmenta7903 Před 2 lety +3

    That looked like a fun day and those are by far the biggest yellow tail I've ever seen

  • @williamwilliamson7873
    @williamwilliamson7873 Před 2 lety +1

    And the cooking on the water in the pan smartest thing I ever seen coolest way to cook

  • @svoctopus4888
    @svoctopus4888 Před 2 lety +1

    Fish n Grits! Come on, let's go!

  • @pamdemic7848
    @pamdemic7848 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent collaboration! Three of my favorite channels combined.

  • @tonyclark4954
    @tonyclark4954 Před 2 lety +1

    Nothing better than coming home from a day at the office up in gloomy Washington state, smoking a joint, and watching a KWW vid. I wanna go back to the islands!! :D

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      😂 love it! Thanks so much for watching as always!

  • @barbwire8280
    @barbwire8280 Před 2 lety +2

    Got it,... you are the man to do shit in the FLA keys.......GOT IT, from your 2 friends . KEY WEST WATERMAN

  • @slipperybeastaviationfishingsh

    Awesome video, Aaron. Those flags yellowtails and muttons and porgies amazing CCC. I prefer porky like you said. Thanks for sharing 🎣

  • @davegriggs3863
    @davegriggs3863 Před 2 lety +1

    I really needed this today.......been a long couple of weeks and I am with you on deck, chumming, as I get so seasick, the hot Florida sun burning the shit out of my pale Minnesota winter skin.....What a nice diversion from the horrible atrocities being committed in the world these days.....
    Thanks for the break, and keeping it REAL....Yup, someday, I won't be caring for a senile, elderly parent and two teenage boys....and then I'll book with you for a simple cruise in the mangroves to catch lunch.....

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety

      happy to hear it! hope it was a happy escape from reality! thanks so much for always watching brother!

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Před 2 lety +1

    I agree a lot of people pass on porgies and grunts. A big grunt and porgy are great eating!

  • @chadjenkins4846
    @chadjenkins4846 Před 2 lety +2

    Yay clam is back! Great episode. Made me hungry as always

  • @americanrebel413
    @americanrebel413 Před 2 lety +1

    I know Porges are good!
    Great video thank you.

  • @farmerd7174
    @farmerd7174 Před 2 lety +1

    I sure do love how well you fillet your fish . smooth

  • @FishBumpTV
    @FishBumpTV Před 2 lety +5

    Wow, Those yellowtail were STUDS! Glad you guys had a great day of fishing, hope you see lots of new subs! We catch a lot of sheepshead in our area and they are in the Porgy family. They are absolutely some of my favorite fish to eat for sure. Great content, keep it up!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha right! And eaten plenty of sheepshead in my time! Love them!!

    • @thefamily9962
      @thefamily9962 Před 2 lety +1

      Can I go fishing with you one day?

  • @douglassmith1632
    @douglassmith1632 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm with you, love porgy. Rather eat them then grouper. Looks like you caught a nice one!

  • @greg123168
    @greg123168 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, I am a fan of a porgy myself.

  • @jessicagrover402
    @jessicagrover402 Před 2 lety +2

    I was down there when this was filmed. Can I just say how bitter I am that I didn’t see any of you…The Keys are absolutely one of the most beautiful places in the US. I’m ready to head south ASAP💯💯

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +2

      haha musta missed us! and it really is amazing down here! thanks so much for watching! and maybe see you next time!!!

  • @user-nw2dw4oo9m
    @user-nw2dw4oo9m Před 3 měsíci

    I just saw this and I love fishing around the Keys, did it twice from " Little Torch key" I was raised in Manatee co. My neighbor here had a house there - fishing in Tampa is good but not as good as there

  • @goptasingh4432
    @goptasingh4432 Před 2 lety +1

    This is life man .

  • @tombrown7577
    @tombrown7577 Před 2 lety +1

    I will settle for giant yellowtail anyday and be just as happy!

  • @jimalden7130
    @jimalden7130 Před 2 lety +1

    She giggles . Cool. I just love FISH..

  • @1000110011101a
    @1000110011101a Před 2 lety +1

    Big yellowtail are some of the best eating fish. In my top 2 behind tripletail.

  • @TheMickybutler
    @TheMickybutler Před 2 lety +1

    11.16 in the PM, and although I'm up at 4am, I have to watch before Zeds.

  • @miamiwax5504
    @miamiwax5504 Před 2 lety +2

    I need a cooking with clams: yellowtail tails episode 🤣

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      haha he's back and making episodes! will get him on it!

  • @joeruger5858
    @joeruger5858 Před 2 lety +1

    Another adventurous video, great stuff Aaron. Keep'm coming

  • @sergeidragunov8103
    @sergeidragunov8103 Před 2 lety +1

    When I visit the USA, Florida, I am going to look you up Sir!!!
    Fishing needs to be done!!!

  • @teeltimes
    @teeltimes Před 2 lety +1

    Good to see you with them again. Great vid! Keep em’ cumin’

  • @locoboy46
    @locoboy46 Před 2 lety +1

    Flag is an understatement. Wow!

  • @jimmiemeeks9795
    @jimmiemeeks9795 Před 2 lety +1

    Appreciate y'all

  • @ravennelson827
    @ravennelson827 Před rokem +1

    I'm following you all over liking yes it is your ...Blessing

  • @area51aruba
    @area51aruba Před 2 lety +1

    WOW !!! Monster Yellowtail. Awesome vid ! You do a great job.

  • @roberthandlon1877
    @roberthandlon1877 Před 2 lety +1

    I agree with everybody my mouth is literally watering. I’ve got to get back to the ocean. Don’t think I’ve ever had porgy but have caught and eaten a lot of yellowtail so good.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety

      haha man it was good! and porgy is amazing and often overlooked!

  • @codyforbes7670
    @codyforbes7670 Před rokem +1

    Man I love yellowtail. It's like they were made for a filet knife to go through.

  • @Lyn11159
    @Lyn11159 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice yellow tail, that water is so blue. Greetings from South Africa

  • @gregprince2523
    @gregprince2523 Před 2 lety +1

    That Danco is a beast!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      love them so far!

    • @gregprince2523
      @gregprince2523 Před 2 lety

      @@KeyWestWaterman Look at Paul Block knife sharpener on you toob.... it's small and human proof. Will keep any blade sharp as a razor quickly....
      cant wear it out either. I've got one on every boat, duck blind, deer stand, toolbox work bench and in the kitchen... just to touch things up when it needs it...
      Still have my wicked edge for tough jobs but that block thing is the real deal and priced right

  • @NTCOX
    @NTCOX Před 2 lety +2

    Great video man !!

  • @margekaralis6127
    @margekaralis6127 Před 2 lety +1

    Holy quacamolie. We spent all afternoon on Davis Reef today trying to catch yellowtail. Zip, zero nada. Happy to see what a flag yellowtail looks like. Maybe tomorrow. You give us hope. We are using jig heads and bally hoo chunks. Love your videos. You can cook for me anytime.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety

      They can be tricky to find! Just stick with it! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @sammcvea1069
    @sammcvea1069 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, those are huge yellowtail. Awesome video 📹. Sir

  • @martinvera5962
    @martinvera5962 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow nice catch 🪝👍🏻

  • @rustbucket9318
    @rustbucket9318 Před 2 lety +1

    You even broke out the new Danko for the filleting. I’m sure BG will be happy to see that. The taste test had me wondering what’s in my freezer for tonight. Looked good.

  • @johndeaton7968
    @johndeaton7968 Před 2 lety +1

    That would’ve been funny, to be diving and see a fishing pole go wizzing by you😂

  • @curlymaple42
    @curlymaple42 Před 2 lety +1

    SUMAC!!!!!! Love using that lemony goodness!! So many people look at you like, you used WHAT??? 😆 I am so going to try that on fish asap! I use it other places but didn't think of fish. Duh...

  • @cmoney186
    @cmoney186 Před 2 lety +1

    so happy to stumble across your channel, future long time follower🤙

  • @bubbletrail6404
    @bubbletrail6404 Před 2 lety

    Been catching lots of sunshine bass up here north of Orlando on the St. Johns. We made the blacken fish and grits and everyone loved it, what a simple and great recipe.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety

      man its such a great recipe! thanks so much for watching!

  • @JoseDiaz-yl9sh
    @JoseDiaz-yl9sh Před 2 lety +2

    Yellowtail doing well. I'm still on the grouper. It's only 4 months so grouper deep dropping all the time. Wahoo they're heading to and dolphin just never left. Strange year. That was a big yellow tail great job Aaron like always have a great one. Nothing like fresh yellowtail. That's my favorite fish to eat I do like the scamp I just change it up the season does that for me

  • @Bigrigjeff
    @Bigrigjeff Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Wild calab! Keep them coming!

  • @theoffgridtravelers7316
    @theoffgridtravelers7316 Před 2 lety +1

    Those are monsters gotta love it. Gotta get back there soon, just waiting for the stars to align. lol, you're going live.

  • @UrbanFisherman
    @UrbanFisherman Před 2 lety +2

    Nice bro 👍🏾

  • @salty_life3652
    @salty_life3652 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome catch love seeing them big flags👍💪🏻

  • @johnappleseed936
    @johnappleseed936 Před 2 lety +1

    Came here from bluegabe. Subbed!

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Před 2 lety +1

    Just watched you and Blue Gabe, damn those are some huge Flags!

  • @bobpatterson5402
    @bobpatterson5402 Před 2 lety +1

    Those are some serious yellowtails.
    It is interesting about the Porgy / Yellowtail taste test
    We made ceviche from yellow tail last summer out of yellowtail and mangrove snappers we caught on a party boat, it was great.
    In late February we went out on Miss Islmorada and caught Porgies, we made ceviche from them and we thought it was very similar to the ceviche made from snappers.

  • @dexterbenliss2294
    @dexterbenliss2294 Před 2 lety +1

    Next time you have some snapper or porgie try making a Sweet and sour snapper. Simple but super tasty...fillet cut intod chunks, breaded, deep fried and tossed in your favorite sweet and sour sauce then place in a pot with all sauce and some onions for about 5 to 7 minutes or until fish is tender

  • @solidtangent9953
    @solidtangent9953 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg those are some gorgeous yellow tails

  • @kenardolifestyleyoungdiver

    one of the best channel i know

  • @rogerr7856
    @rogerr7856 Před 2 lety +1

    My fav way to catch flags! Nice job! (Although i cut skin off bonita meat so it doesn’t foul hook, lose fish). Damn i miss catching them! 😎🌴🍹

  • @crisaocasa
    @crisaocasa Před 2 lety +1

    Nice’s yellow tail Dude !

  • @VernBigDaddy
    @VernBigDaddy Před 2 lety +1

    Man I love this channel. I love all types of fishing and hunting because there are NO or very very few people!
    I used to be a people person, but people screwed it up for me!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha i hear that! Not much i love more than being out there alone!

  • @bernardomieryteran768
    @bernardomieryteran768 Před rokem +1

    Dear Cap. Have you try por porgy ceviche Is great …. Good catch 🎉

  • @mattgurin6168
    @mattgurin6168 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Aaron , if you use those jig heads often w chunk / live bait, why don't you have your buddy do you up a few on a circle hook. I realize the jig heads are normally always on J hooks but just thinking....

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      typically we aren't hooking undersized yellowtails so never have needed to go that route

  • @FL_Native_68
    @FL_Native_68 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video, brother. Just got turned onto your channel by Blue Gabe. I will definitely continue to follow.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      love to hear it! and welcome! thanks so much for the follow!

  • @Steve-Jody
    @Steve-Jody Před 10 měsíci +1

    10/5/23 question: when you’re anchored like that, what type of anchor are you using and can you discuss the reason a particular anchor is better in certain situations? Claw vs Danforth vs Grapnel ? Love the videos

  • @miamifishingpipo
    @miamifishingpipo Před 2 lety +1

    Aaron what a great day you had with them Flags. I wish I was there to give you a hand😂. Great video as always. Miami fishing Pipo

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      It was a blast!!! Thanks for watching!

    • @miamifishingpipo
      @miamifishingpipo Před 2 lety

      @@KeyWestWaterman My pleasure, next time I go down to key west, will pay you a visit. We have a trip coming up to go to Pulley ridge. I loved the mangrove catching from the back of your house too. So convenient 👍👍. Your dog is so good too

  • @SeabassAdventures
    @SeabassAdventures Před 2 lety +1

    Those are some monster yellowtails. Great job on the video 🔥🔥🔥

  • @mdv2043
    @mdv2043 Před 2 lety +1

    Man bro those were some steamer yellow tails. Need to head and debonair and stuff one of those bad boys. Another killer video brother. Keep up the good work

  • @WHATisTHIS577
    @WHATisTHIS577 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad Will said at the end he catches 12 inch yellowtail like the rest of us 😂

  • @dennisdavisjr.1623
    @dennisdavisjr.1623 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow that looks like you are having a very rough ride that is a beautiful Yellow Tail though

  • @rolandvance6663
    @rolandvance6663 Před 2 lety +1

    👍🏼 nice Yellowtail

  • @Клд_Спиннинг

    4:10
    Великолепный желтохвост! 👍

  • @georgepettegrew1967
    @georgepettegrew1967 Před 2 lety +1

    Living the life...

  • @slaw8609
    @slaw8609 Před 2 lety +1

    Smashed a bunch of giant porgy in marathon last Dec have never eaten them but my freezer is still full and ill never let another go !

  • @juangeorge7902
    @juangeorge7902 Před 2 lety +1

    What exactly did you have in your chum mixture. It was a great video. I look forward to seeing more.

  • @kevinmycoo1924
    @kevinmycoo1924 Před 2 lety

    Where i from people find the yellowtail are "stiff" or firm you all say!! But porgie is really good just a shy fish to get a shot on them.

  • @mritolduso7355
    @mritolduso7355 Před 2 lety +2

    I would like to “accidentally” catch some Yellowtails like that! Dang it man, those were BEAST’S!!!

  • @Fishing_With_Essex
    @Fishing_With_Essex Před 11 měsíci

    I will say this, larger yellowtail are definitely firmer than the smaller ones, I think thats where their bad rap comes from ia people filleting up the barely keeps. Alot of people like to cook the smaller ones whole, personally I like to make ceviche with them, dicing up the smaller fillets or cutting them into perfect little strips/ nuggets for tacos.

  • @miketorre16
    @miketorre16 Před 2 lety +1

    can you do a video with Rob, from Deer Meat For Dinner. That would be awesome 🍿🍿

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      we talked a few times! he's a busy fella hard to line up

    • @miketorre16
      @miketorre16 Před 2 lety

      @@KeyWestWaterman Yeah, and nows hes on that road trip to alaska. Maybe someday🤞

  • @CaptainSloose
    @CaptainSloose Před 2 lety +1

    Who makes the mesh tackle bags hanging from the T top? I think those would be a good addition to my boat. Thanks again Aaron love your content.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      I can't remember the name to be honest, maybe tackle webs? give it a google search

  • @justinsims3720
    @justinsims3720 Před 2 lety +1

    People sleep on porgeys- I agree that they are super underrated and one of my favorites.

  • @lewisspeed3041
    @lewisspeed3041 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice catch,biggest yellow tail I’ve ever seen,and yes porgy is better tasting,for me it’s not even close

  • @pkendall99
    @pkendall99 Před 2 lety +2

    Yellowtail is sooo much more expensive at about $18/lb versus Porgy at $4/lb here in NYC..

  • @59582NE
    @59582NE Před 2 lety +1

    I just want to give some posetive critisism if you can say so. I like these videos more than just raw fishing. fishing+ccc=

  • @wilfredgu1
    @wilfredgu1 Před 2 lety +1

    You had an awesome day. I noticed your watch in your videos, is it practical for the boat life? what watch is that? Sorry if I get too personal.

  • @freestyles7880
    @freestyles7880 Před 2 lety

    Very good vdo

  • @Capt.dustinseeton
    @Capt.dustinseeton Před rokem +1

    Hey man huge fan!
    I’m a charter captain down in Sabine pass tx, it’s a border town between Texas and Louisiana.
    My question is who makes your shirts for your business?

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před rokem

      love to hear it! and they are sport tek shirts. a local place prints on them for me

  • @marcuslarwa9098
    @marcuslarwa9098 Před 2 lety +1

    The porgies we have here in the north are kinda soft also and I really only like them if they are huge, (3-4) pounders. If they aren’t over 15-16 inches I’m not a big fan, I’d take Black Sea bass over them any day.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety

      I like them either way, use them in soup alot. def a very soft fish.

  • @chuckerroo5977
    @chuckerroo5977 Před 2 lety +1

    I am a big fan of porgies also.i Told the capt. On the isladmorada. Princess id be really happy to catch just 3 or 4 porgies insted of yellowtail n notice he looked at me funny. I slammed the porgies that day! Must of caught at least 7 or 8 good sized porgies one after another an no yellowtail from the port side instead of fighting for yellowtail on the stern with all stern hogs. I think he understood me.👍

  • @Twistedshot101
    @Twistedshot101 Před 2 lety

    I still gotta spear me a yellowtail! So hard to get them close! Maybe Ill see you out on May 1st ;)

  • @admnsuprt8872
    @admnsuprt8872 Před 2 lety +2

    Maybe the difference was that being an older yellowtail VS a younger porgy?

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      Yea hard to get a fair comparison. I feel like small yellowtails are much softer.

  • @comfortablynumb9342
    @comfortablynumb9342 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice 'tails

  • @davegriggs3863
    @davegriggs3863 Před 2 lety +1

    Yup....someday.....Bob Marley's,"Everything's gonna' be alright"......playing, fish on the grill, getting hit with lime juice.....someplace without snow.......

  • @ohhtrades9401
    @ohhtrades9401 Před 2 lety +1

    You should do a hunting video with bluegabe

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Před 2 lety +1

      we plan on it!

    • @ohhtrades9401
      @ohhtrades9401 Před 2 lety

      @@KeyWestWaterman can’t wait to see you out of your confront zone. will be an awesome video.

  • @omarmiller1978
    @omarmiller1978 Před 2 lety +1

    Cut the yellowtail from the back clean and stuff that bad boy (dont open the belly its necessary).Season it properly with a dry rub then butter up ad stuffing mixture of okra thyme garlic carrots calaloo, my mixture is a 🇯🇲 style 🤤🤤🤤 wrap in foil make it leak proof if possible, put that on the grill n I know u def gonna change your life. Yellowtails are deeeelicious imo.❤💛💚🙏🏽💚💛❤

  • @kylelivingston5835
    @kylelivingston5835 Před 2 lety +1

    Yeeeeeeeeeewww yeeeeeeeeeewww!

  • @boltonperry9227
    @boltonperry9227 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the flags!!!!