So much for not diving alone..again

Just hearing “Welcome back under water everybody” hits my soul, I can’t explain it 😭

Thanks for another great video Aaron. Can't believe you spotted your "one that got away Mangrove" (that was a big boy!). Cheers...

Just a nice calm dive. You make it look so easy! Thanks again for taking us alongside and telling us how and why you do things! Keep em coming!

What makes this channel unbelievable; is your respect for the ocean, and the life within it. Your love, and respect for the fish you take truly shows your expertise!

Mr Young, I love this one it shows exactly what it feels like to lose a big fish and the determination that it takes to investigate what was lost. This video is very encouraging the content has me coming back for more. You are a true inspiration, wishing you all the best for 2023 and beyond! Shalom!!!!

“Identify, Size & Line Up in a fraction of a second”. It takes me 45 mins to figure out what I want for dinner. I guess I’m destined to stay in the boat. I’ll live vicariously thru you sir.

"A man has got to know his limitations." Can you guess that quote Edmond D. I turned 67 the day after Christmas and spent the morning kayak fishing deep in the Louisiana marsh, alone. I know my limitations and I fully appreciate the risk. I don't always wear my auto inflate mustang life jacket, but I do put it on when I stand in the boat and stalk reds, for example. When my time comes to be called home I hope it is while doing something I love like fishing. And when that day comes I don't believe that how good a swimmer you are, how fast you paddle or how deep or shallow you dive makes any difference at all for I trust in providence and in The One who knows that time & place. Aaron is a true professional who knows his limitations and understands the risks of his pursuits.

Great show Capitán! Really enjoyed it and looking forward to viewing your next show… leave us wanting more! Thanks again

Since you have interacted with a fish that special/big twice, it deserves a name. Especially since it has your jig in its mouth... Keep fishing lore alive and name that monster snapper! Amazing content as always sir. Thank you.

It's going to be a huge year for your channel. Congats on your success. You've earned it! :D

really interesting seeing those mangrove roots hanging mid water, I had no idea. Looked gnarly swimming under them though.

THAT was awesomeness 🎣 I could not leave him be 😂 I'd be tracking that bugger 'til the end of day 🤣 And the next 🏝

Wow. Seeing the same fish was insanely lucky and awesome. Those snapper you got were even bigger than they looked. Great video once again thanks

When I saw that fish break you off the other day I thought he’s got to go an look for that rascal. Great job man! You’re going to get him one of these days or just let the fish story continue. Love it!!

definitely my favorite spearfishing Channel .

Crazy..I was just down there visiting my daughter and was out on the water right there in that area wondering if you were out..its was a couple very nice days..cheers mate

Awesome video, dude. I wish we had mangrove snappers like that around the Tampa Bay area. I hope you and Madeline had a great Christmas

Awesome again looking forward to a whole new year of this ! It keeps me sane ..

I have now realized I'm addicted to your channel l count th days until you and cooking with clams post 😆. Love all your videos

You are a straight assassin with that shorty spear gun. Nothing but headshots in most instances.

I used to live in the Lower Keys from 1978 to 1981 and dive and spearfish all the reefs from American shoals to Sand Key, Kingfish Shoals, the Marquesas Keys all the way out to Cosgrove Shoal, Boca Grande Key and the Tortugas. At 72 I can still snorkel but don't dive much anymore. This video brought back some good memories except I don't think I would bleed fish while I'm still in the water... Thank you!

All those mangroves are delicious & the carcass makes an excellent soup. Good eats! That Gheenoe is perfect for that task

That fish you snagged before..... Without a doubt in my mind that fish saw you and couldn't believe he saw you again. Astonished he ran into YOU again. The fish with 9 lives.

I find it incredible that he finds the time to respond to every comment!

To come face to face with the one that got away is amazing! 😅👍🤞

Great video brother. Awesome you saw that fish again. That's your Moby for this year. Those birds looked like Swallow-tailed Kites.

Never get tired of your mellow dive trips.

I haven't tuned in for a little bit. Great video though. Thanks for taking me on another adventure bud. Keep up the good work.

There's nothing like catching an 18inch mangrove off the shoreline. I travel (drive )1200 miles almost every winter to catch these fish. What a thrill it is. I just Wish I could hold my breath like this

I'm liking the equipment explanation(s)! 😃👍👏👏👏

Great video! Once in a lifetime seeing same fish 2 weeks later with your jig still in it's mouth!! 👍👍😎. Gotta get that jig back 😁

Happy new year! I can't wait to see what you do in 23.

Hey Aaron, great start to 2023! Wish you and Madelaine a healthy and very prosperous year my friend!!

Great video, nice to spot the one that got away, next time...thanks for sharing

I love your diving videos, I was a commercial diver for several years. I learned to dive in the Marine Corp while stationed in Puerto Rico for 6 months. I have gotten to do a good bit of sport diving in fresh and salt water. The videos always bring back great memories, thank you for sharing. PB

So awesome to be able to come along with you. Very pretty out there and very relaxing. Thank you Aaron. ❤

I'll keep watching as long as you keep posting.

Love, love, love, this channel!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I saw a short video yesterday where they caught a big grouper and gutted it immediately. They showed us the heart completely out of the body. It was still beating. So I thought it does make sense to brain then bleed the fish, if their heart remains pumping. Have you ever saw this? Aren THANK YOU FOR SHARING THESE VIDEOS!!!! :-)

I get all giddy every time he jumps in the water too lol love it keep it up can't wait to see the awesome adventures you take and the beautiful fish ya catch and spear thanks for sharing

Aaron my brother from another mother, sweet vid as usual, and please tell Madeleine hi for me, hope 2023 bring you both continued success, love, laughter and good things, as for that snapper he looks battle-hardened might have to spear him, lines might not work this time, and loving the vid as always, stay safe, stay awesome out there 😊👋🙌

As usual thanks for taking us with you! You still make spearfishing look easy.

What a Beautiful View Man, That was a Huge Snapper

Finally I got to watch this snapper video. It was worth the wait. Love these

Never gets boring in the life of a fisheman...i miss the calmness underwater and that thing in your chest ,that feeling of what's in store for me today...love the vlog Dibs...

How fortunate to see the one that broke your line....can't wait until the video where you bring him home.

That was a big snapper, all I could think during your freeze frame narration was "Call me Ishmael" 😂

Great video,can’t believe you saw that fish again,now you have a quest to find and capture him

15:25 I respect you for having that kind of respect for the fish. I love fishing and spear fishing but sometimes I find it hard to go out there and kill the fish. I just have to be in the right mood, some days I don't want to shoot anything and just enjoy the ocean yk? Also, with keeping pet fish I have realised they are so much smarter and personable than a thought and that changed how much compassion I had for them. But knowing that I am just taking what I need and that I am gonna eat the fish and get to share it with my family really helps make me not feel like I'm doing wrong. I appreciate you sharing your mindset with everyone and I hope more people become like you because not enough people have respect for the fish they kill. Also, love the videos man keep it up!

That is a stud snapper. no doubt in my mind you will harvest that fish. And nice to have a quick video like this one.

Never thought when you lost that snapper, that you would ever see him again. That was cool.

About a dozen years ago I was doing some winter fishing for Chain Pickerel from the kayak. I hooked a nice one but, like your snapper, was on too-light tackle and it took me into some branches. The line snapped and I swore a bit, not least because I worry about leaving tackle in a fish like that. I was back the next day, fishing the same downed tree, and hooked another nice one. Imagine my surprise when I got it to the boat and found my jig from the previous day in its mouth!

You have created the best saltwater fishing channel on youtube. Excellent video!

Been a follower for awhile, Aaron. Just got back from my annual family trip to keys. Of course we always make a stop at the restaurant near where you keep the big boat. Imagine me trying to explain to the family the relevance of the dibs big boat on the after meal stroll… lol. Took a nice pic of the boat. Thanks for taking us all along on the water as you do every week,

The shot on the second snapper is magnificent

Another day in paradise. 🐠🐟Thanks for the view as always. Happy New Year, Aaron to you, Madeleine and Tipsy 🥳🎆2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣

Nice video as usual !! By the way.. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I am looking forward to the deep dropping adventure. 😃

Another amazing video freaking love your channel. Can’t wait for the next one. Happy New Year’s.

It's amazing how beautiful the mangrove habitat is, and the size of those mangroves! Another great video, congrats on the growth of your channel.

I stumbled across your Bob Ross video today and I might have to go on a binge watching streak. The amount of time and consideration you put into this channel amazes me. It really is beautiful to see someone doing what they love. Keep it up man!

Fyi, my 1 year old and I watch your videos when she goes to bed. She loves "fishing" videos. The long dives without frequent jumps or edits are so relaxing to her. If you ever have a chance, I'd love to see a travel series that includes other locations like hawaii.

Happy New Year to you both. Great footage and great aim too. That is just so cool to watch, happy for you brother. Micky C

Really cool seeing that snapper with the jig in it's mouth 👀 from a previous episode.

Whoa! I did see that fish...what a monster! So obvious was the hook in it's mouth too! Great video Aaron. Thank you for a year full of beauty, awesome fishing, and super yummy recipes that always make me hungry, lol. Happy New Year Aaron and Madeleine! I hope it's full of wonderful discoveries, and great adventures!

Greetings from Taiwan, Aaron. It's great to see you taking advantage of every opportunity to get out there.

Awesome video! You teach in a way that makes it easy to grasp a better meaning of technique. I enjoy

Glad to see you back at home.....sorry you missed your target, but nice job on the others. The big ones don't get big by accident. Just a selfish request.....maybe a couple of video clips of the fighter jets that compete for your microphone? I do love the frigates too! Incredible birds. As always thanks for the trip. Only 7 inches of fluffy snow yesterday!

My bro..your videos are simply addictive.. You just became my new super hero and not exactly (o not only) because of your fishing/spearfishing skills but your life's philosophy, your humility and your respect for nature. Hope and dream one day share the same reality and happiness as you..sincere greetings from a Cuban who admires you!!

That was so awesome to see the fish that you lost that day Again very nice video I’m glad that you’re stuck with the GoPro🎉

That was a nice snapper that got away and the water is so healthy with fish, also always enjoy the your descriptions while under water

Happy New Year to you and your Fiancée! Great video, I cannot believe that you saw the fish that broke off your line from the last time you were there.

Let’s gooooo!!!! Happy new year an happy Monday!!!!!

Great video Dibs! Happy New Year! Pray you and Madeleine have an awesome 2023. Wow, love your channel.

Crazy that that fish was still there and the frigate bird footage was awesome and I could hear it....the Bob Ross was hilarious how spot on it was with the hair. 😂 Thanks for another awesome video

Similar thing happened with me on a Cobia on the Bridge. Broke off my Fav Jig around a piling. Later in the day, at slack tide, further down the bridge, I got my friend's son Tyler in the water to shoot his first cobia, shoots a nice one, and right behind it, swims up the cobia with my jig in it's mouth, Tyler starts yelling "your jig your jig" lol. His was our 2nd cobia and limit for the day, so we couldn't do anything about it.

A buddy just turned me on to your channel. I look forward to watching your videos. Finding the lost snapper is cool. I did that on a snook in 10,000 Islands. My fishing partner lost one, got cut off. Next day, one hour later, same tide, same spot, same mangrove, I landed a snook...it was his, we could tell by the unique "worm hook" he was using, still in fishes mouth.

Happy New Year! Love your videos. Can’t wait to get down to the Keys and do some fishing on the flats and around the mangrove islands. Just took delivery of my skiff on Dec. 12th and haven’t even had a chance to get it wet. Keep up the great work.

love all your videos but this one hits my soul. the mangroves are the first place i speared a fish. i go to the lower keyes every year and wish i could be there more. those mangrove images i see in my sleep , and when life gets aggravating i close my eyes and picture the mangroves.

Great vid. Amazing that you found the fish you lost on hook and line days before.

That was crazy you seen that mangrove snapper again! You got to get him, he has your name on it! That go pro has a great picture. When you showed the comparisent between the 2. I seen snapper far out the other didn't pick up, good choice. Hope yall had a wounderful holiday, happy new year. Looking forward to seeing more of you guys this year. Wish you were on everyday! Can't wait for your deep drop video too! Those are some of my favorites! Well, I wish calm seas and tight lines for you this year. Stay safe brother,and God bless!

I just love these videos….. they are just to calming and relaxing. I want to move to the keys when I get older

Excellent program i watch it every day,this is my dream can be fishing like you i least one a year, cong for your healthy program.

Another great video, these never get old keep um coming. Awesome follow up on that hoss snapper!

Happy New year. Thanks for the mini vacation. It's cold here.stay safe. Keep the videos coming..

Man you got the life Aaron. Fun to watch

Insane all the opportunity with the network of those mangrove islands. Surprised you didn't film a snook lurking around with all those snapper. Really quality work you produce there Aaron, both on camera and as a tradesmen fisherman. Thanks for taking us along on the ride. It would be so sick just to have the time.... A small bay boat, a cast net, live well full of swimmers Days like this when the wind lays down and you can harvest some grinds. Super sick, finally had the time to sit down and watch Mondays video 🤙🏼👍🏼

I just knew it would make a great video if you went diving to look for that resident bully Mang. I had a feeling he'd be there and now we know. Thanks for going back and for sharing the dive. Gotta get him sometime soon.

glad i found your channel! keep killing it man, in my opinion diving like you did is the equivalent of snorkeling. no idea how someone can say this is any more unsafe than going and driving your car on a highway

I’ve been chasing Michigan white tails for 25 years and have the mounts on the wall to show success and determination. I love the parallels of the old elite snapper and the witty 5 1/2 year old buck, the ultimate game of chess! Good luck getting your jig back 😉

Now that was a fish story!! Good thing you had the video! Keep it up!

That 2nd shot, stoned ‘em! I speardive in Oregon, jealous of the water clarity there! On a good day here it’s 6ft

I felt when you realized it was the same fish you lost , to lose a fish that size and be able to spot it and see it it’s mind blowing ! Keep the good stuff coming in !!!

“Aye, aye! and I'll chase him round Good Hope, and round the Horn, and round the Norway Maelstrom, and round perdition's flames before I give him up.”

I didn’t doubt for an instant that you would encounter the snapper you lost. Thanks for another great episode.

I dive in the Pacific Northwest, and Im super jealous of your warm and clear waters! Come out here if ya ever want to go after some Dungeness crabs and lingcod. Just bring a thicker wetsuit and be comfortable with arm length viz. Great stuff on your channel!

Said it before and I’ll say it again. I love when you showcase the backcountry! Keep up the awesome content!

Nice work as usual Aaron, you make it look effortless.

I believe all us fishermen have tales that the average person might question! I personally have a couple that defies logic. Great video, as always. Happy New Year, goin to be a huge one for you and Madeline!!

Hey Erin, I really thought you would have caught the fish,lol really wanted to say you did it man.Really enjoy your video. Watching from The Caribbean. Me and my boys really enjoyed watching you get those mangrove snapper, one of our favorite to catch too.

found ur channel randomly a little bit ago and i love ur vids...cant wait for next week vid...keep up the good work