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[WanderingBobAK]

This was really nice and peaceful, Aaron.
Speaking of raccoons ... Spending night on back side of Bahia Honda solo, in my youth. Beautiful night, no wind, no bugs, slept in back of truck with tailgate down, body inside cap, head on tailgate ... fell asleep watching the stars. Awoke with a startle! Freakin raccoon smelling my lobster dinner on my breath ... IN MY FACE! I screamed and jumped, he jumped 8 feet in the air and was gone. Did not come back! Bahaha! The good ole days!

[gregjacob]

Just FYI, as a Floridian with over 40 years of camping experience, use a spray bottle with six ounces of water with half an ounce of real vanilla extract to keep those noseeums away. It really works! The only problem is that it only lasts for about 10-15 minutes, but hey it smells great and is non-toxic, so apply as often as necessary. Make sure you use real, not imitation vanilla extract.
By the way, I really enjoyed the video.

[mikleach]

3:26 Black Mangrove seed pods... There are three types of mangroves white, black, and red. The Black Mangrove makes nectar that honey bees collect to make honey. I am a Florida beekeeper and harvest Black Mangrove honey.

[ProReachFishing]

When I see old boats like that hidden in the keys. The first thing that comes to mind are square groupers. Keep up the great work sir. Love this place.

[brandonelms]

No ty for a great demeanor, respect and love for nature, actually teaching us things, relatable(i in alot of ways i do the same outdoorsy catch and cook but for fresh water panfish here in Illinois), making great content and overall being a solid dude! I mean it! I turn everyone interested in nature/fishing on to your channel. Im a fan. So ty A.

[juanverdades]

Great spot. Thanks for having the conscience to not blow it up. The jumping bridge already suffered that fate

[lloydfiloteo]

more of this aaron, i just like whatever video you post. i like ypur vibe. cool and calm guy

[hbth]

I know exactly where that spot is. Sure is one heck of a hike in there. If I recall there are a few other remains of cars along the way. Good episode.

[flukecs]

It's honestly weird seeing you hiking instead of diving but, I'm all for it!

[DKofDAH]

If you want to sleep under the stars but don’t want bugs, you can try a hammock with an integrated bug net. Just put you sleeping mat inside it, lay it on the ground and use some paracord to lift the net off your face. Some even have a little tent pole for that. And with a small tarp you are even safe from rain.

[mrhalfapino]

Thanks Aaron! A “Gido’s fishing adventure” style video! I great to know we have spots in FL that we can still explore!

[hayduke]

I’ve been watching for a couple years now and your videos never get old. I loved the humor on this one and something different. I know you’ve asked for ideas, my favorites are the small boat Spearfishing the mangroves. Maybe another camping trip with the small boat and spearfish. You are like a breath of fresh air! Keep up the positive vibes and see you next week. 😊

[chaselee]

@31:10 that is a Tropical Orb Weaver. They're a nocturnal spider that builds a new web every night and takes it down before sunrise. Pretty cool.

[Daveincc]

You’re really dedicated to camp in those bugs ! Keep up living your best life and bringing me along !

[lizgibson]

Just got home after a hard day. Great to see you. So peaceful and relaxing. Thanks.

[howardlashbrook]

Better pissed off than pissed on. Thank you for sharing your camping trip . Watch out for the jaws with wings. We have them here in the Pacific Northwest too. Stay safe

[Feralyank]

Very cool. So glad to know this still exists. Your logic regarding revealing details is sound. Salute and be well.

[joncathcart]

Sunrise in Sweden and sunset in the Keys. Thanks for another beautiful tuesday morning. 😌

[rustbucket]

Love solo camping. Even just for one night. That mangrove sunset reminded me of my first trip to Hawaii with my then girlfriend in 07. Just before flying home we ate at a fancy hotel in Kona and had the best sunset on record. We got married 2 years later, we have 2 beautiful kids and a very blessed life. Got to bring my kids back there in 2017. Takes me 10 years to save enough for the trip. 🤣

[charlesbraun]

Good change up. We had a place with really clean water. It had some of the biggest blue gill you’ve ever seen. We would do the same thing, only use clay. Stuff them in a peta of clay and pinch the edge. Toss that into the coals . When the clay cracked you opened the edge and all the scales would stick to the clay. Salt and pepper to taste. Thank you Aaron it’s been quite a some time since i had thought of those times. Good friends, the best of friends just passing a summer night. Yes you are right keeping your spot secret, others would only ruin it.