Trophy Fish in My Backyard | Paddle Board Spearfishing | CCC 

Be sure to like if you enjoyed the video! And my mistake I said January 11th I meant July 11th for banana gun preorder!

My grandfather lived in Key West for over 60 years. He used to tell me how he would go exploring the mangroves on his little skiff and would find hidden ways into them. He said that there were times that they would lead to openings where there would be deeper pools where you could catch, or spear, nice groupers and snappers. I'm happy to finally see it happen. Thank you.

Best part was shout out to grandpa. I am sure many fisherman still give a shout out to our grandpas up-above when out on the water.

Went to high school with you and your brother. Glad to see you living such an awesome life! Great RU-vid channel, nice house, back yard to die for, best job ever, and a pretty lady by your side. You are literally living the dream brother 👍 very happy for you.

Really love these shallow water mangrove spearfishing videos with explanation of what you're trying to do. Really awesome stuff. Keep going Aaron, Madeline and Will! Cheers!

There's nothing more pleasing to see than when every bit of a carcass is being put to good use and not wasted. YOU'RE THE MAN AARON!! 👍

Aaron - you can tell you have a deep awareness and appreciation for the habitat in which you live, forage and recreate. Your calming presence is welcomed in today's world.

I get so exited when I see you posted it literally makes my day and love the shallow mangrove

You’re one of the many that inspired me to start a channel man! Looking forward to sitting down and watching this one. Cheers from the UK!

Great video, Aaron. I get how you could do these backyard videos every day. We love watching them. Especially the way you film them. Looking forward to hearing how it all began for you. Thanks for the great video.

Another great video. You have the BEST you tube channel going, especially for us outdoor loving Floridians, keep up the enthusiasm and great work!!!!

Did a lot of this when I lived in stock island. Made some great memories and great experiences when I was down there. Cheers!

Good stuff, 1990's I snorkeled the mangroves in Cuba, while sailing from Havana to Maria Gorda, water was crystal clear, no one, no buildings in sight. Born, raised in Sarasota, Fl, Cracker, been going to the Keys since 1970. Mad respect for your skills, and your respect for the critters you harvest. So good you are schooling new little gromets as we used to call them, to respect the water and things that swim below. Cheers, P.S. I have a Russian Blue cat , from Marathon shelter, she has an attitude of royalty, might be related to your Blue cat... lol. thanks again...Pop's

The reason I enjoy watching you is cus I can c thru your camera what it would be like. Thank you for the experiences man! Fish looked awesome. Looking forward to your backstory videos

Always love the fact that you only get what you need, since your freezer is the ocean!

I’m a Belizean!!! it makes me happy to watch your video in the mangroves System adventuring and spearfishing!! It makes me miss my country. I am playing soccer in America so that illuminates me from going back to nature. I’m loving everything you’re doing and it just reminds me of home thanks. I look forward every week to like and subscribe and share your videos to my family!!!🤛🏽👍🏽

I lived in Bonita Springs for 12 years on a canal and I just love that foot protection is a thing. Amen to that.

I've had the opportunity to dive some neat places, and I still love getting back to my "roots" and exploring the mangroves. NEVER know what you'll find! So stoked I found your channel.

I can’t imagine walking out on my patio and having that of you every day. You are a blessed man

Just got myself a paddle board and I'm having a blast with it. I've been fishing off it, and I might try lobstering in a few weeks, but don't see me spearing from it. BTW, that canal is definitely man-made, even if it was never really finished. I'd say you're good with the pole spear loophole though (at least the way the law is written).

I grew up in Deerfield Beach, I live in Az now and I really miss Fla seeing you living life. Really enjoy watching. Thank you for the cookouts.

Keep up the great vids! Sounds like we’re a lot alike. After years of going way offshore to shoot boat loads of sea monsters, I realized the close in/easy trips are more enjoyable.

I’ve been binging your vids all week you’ve made me want to spearfish and I just wanna give you your flowers the vids are amazing even the current ones!

Man, I love that whole area so much! How cool to find such treasures in your backyard. Thanks again for sharing.

I’m with Clams. My heart beckons me to the couch on many days!

Hi Aaron, just wanted to drop a note here! Way to live the best life and awesome find in your backyard. Hope you reach 100k Subs as fast as possible, next goal 200k, then next 500k...coming soon. I think the ideas you have had about involving fans and giveaways are a win for growth. I like the editions you are making for these vids. I am stoked to see more. I'd love to see that pole spear in a solo episode perhaps. I think they have shorts and longs...right? Is there a law for a larger hawaiin sling? Keep that rolling! Thanks for always taking time to respond to comments and hopefully youtube can keep recommending your content to fans looking to learn more from your sport of spearfishing in Key West (maybe the pacific coming soon) and other tops about being a commercial fisherman and practicing humility and showcasing the truth out there! CHeers from mexico bro

Really enjoy your videos, you definitely have a passion for the water and an appreciation for the fish that are around. You don't overfish you take what you need and leave the rest for another day. Well done!

Love the videos man keep em coming! Showing love all the way from Belize 🇧🇿

Really enjoying every video. Love that there's no glam and tricks, and clickbait, etc. that you normally see.

I love mangrove diving till a day I met a croc on the mangrove but i still love it, and I forgot to mention in the past video that the hog fish gills is very nice to eat as well , releasing your air is the only way to dive comfortable in the mangrove 😎

About the flys, best things to do is building a trap. Keep a plastic bottle, cut at 1/3 from the top, back flip the top and put it in the bottom (use rope or glue to make sure it stay that way), fill the bottom with water + sugar + raw meat, make a few of that, and that's it (sorry if not spelled properly, as i am french).

Hey Aaron, been watching your videos for a while it’s part of our pre-bedtime routine with my 3 year old daughter. She asks to watch the fishing man 😂 I spear fish on scuba which I know is often looked down upon by purists and/or free divers, but it takes me a while to equalize my ears due to a previous ear injury so free diving is out for me. My dives generally last 30 min to an hour depending on depth, but I find that my hero 10 black overheats after only 20 minutes or so. What resolution, frame rate, etc do you use? Thanks!

That darn Cuban Rack looks awesome. You know what they say “The nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat”!

Offshore boat - "Nope" Inshore boat - "Not today" Paddle Board - "Perfect for a Cubera trip" Only Aaron can pull this off!! I was stunned when I first heard John has a lead time into January at 4:17 but then heard you say July

Great to show how good the racks are. When you get blackfin tuna do the same, only cut them in about 4 in segments, use a little all purpose flour with some cornstarch salt and pepper no egg wash. Pan sear in the skillet !!

I think I can speak for all of us when I say we really love the backyard mangrove fish hunt 🤙🏼 I had a question as a beginner for spearfishing, what speargun length would you recommend for shallow rocky waters? Any certain features it should have?

Loved the video especially the walkthrough of your gear at the end. Love to see a tour of what’s behind the door with all the stickers on it. We have seen a glimpse in past videos. Thanks again. JT

Hang some ziploc bags filled with water and a couple pennies to keep the flies away. Had flies constantly near trash cans that contained my pets poop bags, Hung a couple bags with some pennies above the trash cans, no more flies.

When I lived on Andros in the early 90’s, trigger weapons and scuba gear was outlawed. Free diving with Hawaiian sling was my go to choice. Found a sling at the BX with a spool of string attached and it was a game changer. Deeper water wasn’t out of the question then.

Loved that story. Thank you for posting it and explaining so much. I’ve always wanted to try spear fishing. I think it’s awesome how you stuck through on your goals. Very inspiring.

Please more of these and some rod work too. I love all the wisdom you share and great fish.

As for me I think some of your best videos are in shallow water in the mangoes. It’s great to see the different species of fish that are hanging out there. I think your woman will be ok with you taking her boards as long as you don’t sink them lol. Beautiful fish brother just beautiful

I almost blacked out in my computer chair watching the video of you releasing all your air. Living vicariously through you... LOL!

That Cubera catch was awesome. I've only caught one when I lived in Honduras Central America in the early 90's.

I am very glad you show how to put them out of pain. Thanks for that! Not many youtubers will do that! Upvote from me!

That is wild! A cubera? Unbelievable. You’re the man!

I love watching you!! I lived there in the 80's. Watching you brings back memories. I loved the water and going out on the flats I'm sitting out there swimming with my girlfriends. Watching the fishes go by. Eating fresh Lobster.

Thanks Aaron for another adventure with the Cuberra bonus! That fish is on my bucket list!!

What a shot! Just pure instinct.

Love that sit down fish cleaning table. Gotta make me one. Flies, we use force draft blowers. Great video.

Great video! Like I’ve said before. Thank you for showcasing the back country and what it has to offer!

As always I enjoy your spearfishing videos, lately you guys are basically my Nexflix channel

Wow nice cubera in the mangroves! Gotta try those racks. Great video!

Love the video, can’t wait for the inspiring video of how you got there! I’m moving to play music in the keys soon, I’ve always wandered how to get there and live. Can’t wait for the new vid backstory!

My favorites are the mangrove dives, gotta get back down there. Great video.

Man, that high concentration video makes the quality like you're there!

This looks so freaking awesome! You have me wanting to move to Florida, which is something I never thought that I'd say.

Thank you for bring us into your world.

It's my DREAM to live like this! Looking forward to your story!

It’s amazing how you can catch your dinner right in your backyard.😊 times are getting tougher so I would imagine this lifestyle is the most ideal…a few feet from the house is your own supermarket😁

Oh my Atlanta… this is why every serious angler loves to explore. You are so right!

In the habit of pressing like before even watching. Always love the backyard vids thanks man!

That's one beautiful trophy fish! Congratulations! Looking forward to a dive together. Keep them coming!

@2:30 Spit spray info was priceless! Sharing your tip about diluting it is what sets you apart. Little pro tips to help us rookies save some dough is amazing. Appreciates it amigo! So much info packed into 1 vid - makes this my fav yet. Tuna def lived up to his kitty cat rep. 2 cool for school

Thx to y'all for the cooking tips, we cooked up 7 lbs black margate and used fillets, rack, collar and head :drool wrapped in banana leaves. It was fabulous, especially the head. Need to grow more bananas 😁✌🏼

I so enjoy the cooking part at the back... awesome

Good evening Aaron 🌞 loving your videos,thankyou for taking the time to do them....Joyce England uk

Great video and I am so happy u got a trophy fish on your day off. You deserve it because you work hard for your clients and I sure do like watching you Spearfish them in the shallows it’s my favorite too Hope you have a great supper tonight take care my friend be safe out there thank you for what you do.

The answer is YES, we would like to hear your story. I ain’t no RU-vidr, but I’ve watched my fair share, mainly you, so keep up what you got goin on. Look’n forward to hopefully being lucky enough to being a charter with you, but until then…stay solid and safe most importantly 🤙

Can’t believe that fish was that shallow. That’s crazy. Awesome video as always. Can’t wait to watch the video on how it all started.

Your videos are great and I love traveling with you, watching your videos... Keep up the great videos!!

Im up in the Tampa Bay area. Even tho Clearwater Beach is pretty much "right there" im still amazed with where u live. The jets overhead make it even better!!

Love these shallow water mango videos and what a treat to get a Cuberra in the shallows. Can't wait to see some Black Grouper and Mutton videos though. Keep the great content coming!!

Aaron great video everytime I hear of Cubera snapper I think of a show I watched when I was young. It was in another country. They were catching HUGE Cuberas using lobsters. The fish I believe were 75 to 80 lb. They were big and dark red I couldn't believe how bautiful they were. Thanks can't wait for the back story you were talking about.

Two parts mango magic to one part brown sugar is an amazing dry rub for ribs!

I really love your videos especially the shallow dive spear fishing so relaxing is like I am there under water really nice.

That is an amazing fireplace grill. Love the channel!

That plate catch had me dying of laughter with the reaction you gave afterwards. Much love man great channel overall!!

Unreal dude, Cubera on the flats! Nice work!

Great job, Waterman Team!!! Looks incredible…..

at 20:00 there is fish jumping around you haha what a incredible place btw looks like a dream.

Great info, thanks for taking us along!

Appreciate your vid and how you walked us through it al. Very natural, down to earth. I did a lot of spear fishing in the upper keys and lobstering in season In the med keys with a buddy. You got a sub with me thanks. Keep it up man.

By far my favorite youtube channel. Thanks for the weekly inspiration to get out there!

I like your mangrove dive's.

Love your back yard wish I can have a place like yours

I’ve also just recently came across your channel and I’m absolutely loving your content.

Permitherin and wisdom mixed in a backpack sprayer or fogger should help with the flys. Works great for gnats and mosquitos too.

Most exciting yet relaxing channel! I used to go to a friends house in tavenier every weekend to fish of his boat. I’ve only gone diving for bugs but you’ve inspired me to try spearing. I’m sure I’ll go to you when I’m ready. Thank you

Hi Those are definetly some nice looking MANGAROOTS as the locals call a mangrove snapper down here.

Fresh uploads by you & Simple Living Alaska, gonna be a good chill night

I've been reading your comments and you are so patient! Same questions over and over. I really enjoy your videos. I hope to try spearfishing in a few years. Landlocked in Tennessee for now though. :)

I enjoy watching your videos, great narrative too as always in all your videos, remembering my home island.... Really great trophy fish 👏

Recently discovered your awesome channel. Have binged the whole lot. Just brilliant. Being a spear fisher myself I love the way you put your videos together. Key West is beautiful. Much respect from Oz.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🤿🤿

Hiya, Flyz Absolute PESTS. Take 2 ltr cool drink bottle, cut the top off NEARLY 1/3 of the way down from the top, bottom end put handful fish Guts, Take top part invert (like Funnel)and fit snugly into bottom. Works like a charm. Sometimes you need 3 or 4 around Big house👍😜tight lines.

Just got here from Ohio. Watched for only year, but had to come try my luck down here. Big thanks to you! Technically Largo but couldn't pass up the deal on first place.

I am very grateful you share the knowledge about shallow water blackouts. We had a student blackout in less than 5ft of water almost a disaster if we did not find her immediately.

Few trips back I was spearfishing in the bay in such shallow water that I was crawling with my back out of the water to a fallen tree. As soon as I came up on the tree there was a 10 pound cubera just hanging out shot him and then stood up to bring him in. Crazy that some time big fish are in the super shallow water.

Super cool to see the piece of white styrofoam removed from the mangrove roots haha. That foam always itched me for some reason.

What we do in Hawaii to void off those flys, we put some of the unwanted parts and place them somewhere out of the way asap. We do the guts as they are the smelliest cause we clean at home most of the time or on shore!