I’m 28, I’m an electrician and have been one for 9 years now. I have a 18 month little girl. I’m paying for my wife’s nursing school with no loans. My truck is paid off, my wife’s car is paid off. It took lots of weekend working, and last month I bought a 2013 Sportsman 207 Masters. It doesn’t have the biggest motor or the fanciest electronics but it’s perfect for us. And it’s a beautiful boat. Everyone’s finances are different but every family with some sacrifices and hard work can definitely obtain a boat.

@shaina6184

11 күн бұрын

And I did this with nothing but a highschool diploma, and a solid work ethic.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Congrats on all your success. You said it, sacrifices, hard work, and determination will take you very Far. God bless you and your family.

@bradhagen4594

3 күн бұрын

well done young man. God Bless buddy, I'm proud of people like you

@joniligi

19 сағат бұрын

❤

At the end of the day when I’m towing my boat home, I can’t help but think about all the people I pass who have no idea what is right in their backyard and what they are missing. Having a boat in a coastal area is a must!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

I couldn't agree more. It's where I find myself at peace. God bless.

@catchemallfishingwildgirl

10 күн бұрын

hi

My daughter is 9 and absolutely loves your videos. She gets up every morning and checks for a new episode. Thank you for putting out great content for everyone in the family. It’s hard to come by these days

Its a good day when lifebythebow post amazing video

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Much appreciated.

I grew up in Floria poor family my dad had a boat 16ft Long boat I fell in love with going out on the water worked really hard now I have 2 off shore boats don’t need 2 but that’s another story I take it to the Bahamas and love it .

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Congrats! It all starts with just getting out on the water. Congrats on all your success! :)

Great video as always! Keep us all inspired! Congratulations on the birth of ya'lls child. Blessings from Texas!!!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! :)

I love your channel! It's shows fun fishing and informative public announcements. Also congratulations on your new bundle of joy!!

Good character! Wow, you said it and it hits home. I deal with a lot of people with a severe lack of character. As well as empathy as well. To many narcissists these days because of social media. I pray that this type of thought goes by the wayside. God bless!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! We hope to spread the awareness. God bless.

Eddy’s and his family are great people. Nice meeting you on the sandbar! Keep the videos and inspiration going! 👊🏼

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

They are, It was nice meeting you! Thanks so much.

Every family does deserve a boat lol. I deserve a bigger boat I told my wife 😂I have a 17ft Carolina skiff next will be a 21ft+23ft boat hopefully this year. I can't wait to see your new boat those front runners are very nice boats. I really appreciate the videos yall put out thanks.

@albertohing3200

13 күн бұрын

Sure man Jajajja I like your comment, get a bigger one ☝️ 😂

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Best wishes to you & your family. Thanks for all the support on the channel!

Congratulations to you fine folks! In my opinion, a baby is a miracle! God Bless all of you!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

We couldn't agree more. Thank you son much!

Fantastic video, Clay! I went out on Tampa Bay this last weekend and caught mangroves well over the limit and put them all back. Even caught a Lane which surprised me!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Sounds like you had a great time. Best wishes!

“We aren’t huge fish people” 😂

One of my favorite videos! I love the simplicity you showed about hand lining fish in the water, so cool! And so true about having a family boat! We just did our first spend the weekend on our boat and had a blast!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! That's incredible, wishing you and the family the best adventures.

@forgottencoastfishing

10 күн бұрын

You too! You have some good times ahead!

Great video brother!! and congrats on the baby bud. You're going to love her. I remember seeing an episode that ur wife had wanted a baby lol...Take lots of film and pics of her ur capturing frozen moments in time. Time flies, next thing you know... Shes off to college. I'm living that right now😪

Best song choice for the intro! Had this song playing at my wedding. And yes, because of you I’m selling my bass bot and moving into the offshore world.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Wishing both many years of happiness. We love the offshore world, enjoy! :)

I was doing some work on the computer, so turned on the tv to listen to some relaxing music in the background. Somehow landed on your video, so let it roll. The video, although exciting, was very relaxing between the music, video and comments. Can’t wait to re-watch when I’m not multi-tasking! Thanks for your artistry and creativity, and congratulations on your little girl!!

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the video :)

C, another great shoot. Very relaxing and enjoyable to watch you hand line those edibles!! Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing🎣🎣🎣

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

So happy for your new family member. We have three grown kids and I’m a proud father each day watching them grow and mature. We are 1st time grandparents as well. God is great!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

That is awesome! Congrats! Such an incredible feeling we hear. Our parents are first time grandparents as well and say its the best (sometimes better than being a parent haha). God bless.

"What Kind",.... Erh, Human😂🤣

I really love the layout of the Pathfinder 2400 Open for fishing so I sold I prime lot I owned and bought the 2400. I had a Boston Whaler 170 Montauk and got it from under it but I’m having regrets. As much as I love pathfinders layout, trailer, tower, live wells etc. the boat beats the fire out of me, my wife and even my young daughter. I’ve had it a week and the dealer I bought it from is no help. I’m hoping it’s human error but I’ve gone out fishing on glass days and can’t keep this boat to run smooth on a plane for the life of me. I’m not a novice, I’ve lived on the water all my life and have has boats since I was 12 and I’m not 65. I know you’ve gone to the Bahamas on your 2400 and I’m pleading for you to do a video on how you practice boat handling in all conditions of seas. I was out today and the family is so disappointed we’re considering going to a Whaler 210 Montauk but I will take a huge hit on the pathfinder I just bought. I paid cash and own the boat outright. There are so many pluses for fishing with the pathfinder. There must be something I’m doing wrong with the Pathfinder. No boat I’ve owned except a Sea Fox and a Carolina Skiff has run as rough as this Pathfinder. I have a video I made to promote our Fishing Club in Tarpon Springs. You can see I have the same boat as you. Mines a 2024. Thank you.. Link below: kzread.info/dash/bejne/maCelqt7n8iah8Y.htmlsi=vchXraGnExMauSk0

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

Send me an email inquiries@lifebythebow.com

Our family loves our boat. We all cut grass do laundry get homework done on Thursday evenings to T-Up boating weekends.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

That's the way its done! We find ourselves working hard throughout the week to enjoy the weekends. :) Keep on keeping on

@drob762

10 күн бұрын

@@LifeByTheBow same to you all. We will be in Marathon week after memorial weekend. Hearing the wind is dying down a bit.

Thanks to continuing inspiring us! Another amazing video!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you keep coming back to watch. Thanks so much!

I did the hand reel on yellowtails and it was so enjoyable to see how they would nip and pick and strike at the bait

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

You learn so much about fish behavior. That sounds like a great time.

Clay, I use to do a lot of fishing with live crabs, mostly for striped bass and black and red drum fish. Instead of piercing the shell, we'd rubber banded the crab to the hook, so that the fish had to eat the entire crab with the hook. My favorite hooks for live bait were Gamakatsu circle hooks. Super sharp and never had a hook break, like I've seen in some other brands. Sacrilege, living on the water and not being a "Fish Guy" .

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Maybe I'll try this next time! What I meant by the "being a fish guy" is we are selective with the fish we chose to eat. We don't just eat any fish.

What a great video, Steph... you look amazing after giving birth. What a great looking meal as well as you two having a precious daughter. Clay... you killed it as usual! Best to y'all, ~Stan.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Really appreciate that! Thank you. Best wishes.

Thanks for handing your catch with respect ❤

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks for watching.

These visuals are insane. Amazing footage

Dude since I last saw u u put on size. Looking jacked. Great vids. Rock on

Love the video very informative. Bless your newborn baby girl

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

Yes man, spend time fishing with family and friends is awesome

This was awesome! Handlining fish and beautiful underwater photography. Nice work!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

This is good stuff. Definitely subscribing.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I ordered one of your hooded sweatshirts, will be sporting it here on the ski slopes in Tahoe! :)

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

the videography is therapeutic, thanks so much. Great show Clay! Looking forward to viewing next episode

@eddyballester8990

13 күн бұрын

and Momma/Chef Steph lookin’ great too! soon enough the baby will be out there duty mini-season 🤗

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Much appreciated. Glad you're enjoying it. Best wishes!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you! Haha You bet!

Seemed like a great day to be out on the ocean, Clay! God Bless you & your family!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you. Same to you!

This video was very well done and fun to watch!! Thanks!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video , delicious looking meal , and Anglers Eddie's is a fantastic place . Been there many times .

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Gary! Best wishes.

love this channel!

filming production is spectacular! excellent content!! thanks for sharing...

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

You guys went so hard on this one. Amazing channel. Conservation + love of fishing = winner in my book

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks William.

Another great video and excited for summer to come up for this channel and me personally, nothing better than enjoying being on the water after being landlocked for too long lol

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Best wishes to you this summer.

Wise beyond your years my friend. I enjoy your point of view and the videos are awesome! Happy for your success and keep 'em coming. Congrats on your new addition...kiddos are the best.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the continued support on the channel! Wishing you all the best!

Hey haven't see you guys in a long while Congrats on the new family member all the great blessings

Love it! Looks delish, both diving and dinner! Congrats on the youngin!!!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

We are so happy for you both enjoy your daughter everyday love her and life We know you will love you guy's.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Keith. We are cherishing every moment. God bless.

Hog fish has to be one of my favorites. Quite a unique way to fish for sure, thanks for taking us along.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it! They sure are one of the best tasting fish in the Ocean.

Sweet!! Love you guys!!!!!

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Many thanks! :)

Wow what quality video. Just found your channel, amazing videography.

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel.

Great coconut crusted fish and salsa recipe. Im going to use that one for sure

Thank you for this

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Crown this guy the mayor of the Keys! Best advice coming out of the islands !! Thank you buddy!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

I'm a big fan of really getting down, one on one, with the fish. It's not easy but in my opinion, extremely rewarding know you both went against each other. Many times the fish win, sometimes they make a great sandwich...lol One of my favorite vids you've put out to date...thanks again for taking us along and ensuring the sustainability of our reef!

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Randy! Glad you really enjoyed this weeks video. Hopefully we can continue to bring great content your way. Much appreciated.

I really like the idea of the yoyo!

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

It's a lot of fun!

Not huge fish people??? WHAAAAT?? That blows my mind 🤯 What do you do with all the fish you catch then? Stephanie needs a cookbook and some avail cooking knives 😀

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

haha we eat it. What we meant by that was we are selective with the fish we chose to eat. We don't just eat any species of fish. Thanks!

Clay, hit the perfect tone again! Water,fish,music and family(related or not) Good times. Thank You.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

That's great to hear! Happy you enjoyed this weeks video. God Bless.

@alquinn3562

10 күн бұрын

@@LifeByTheBow Best to you and yours. God Bless y’all.

Awesome video as usual. Congratulations on the baby and becoming a family of three. You guys are awesome. Man I’d love to fish with you guys sometime. We love the Florida keys and visit almost every winter from NJ.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you! We are loving it. Hope to see you next time you're in town. Best wishes!

where is that hang out spot at 24:23 does anyone know?

What of brand sunglasses do you wear?

So I’ve been talking about a boat for years I just haven’t had the opportunity to get one yet. Once I do, ain’t nobody seeing me on weekends.

What’s your Main camera and where do you do your color grading?

We will be back down in Marathon in August. I love your videos. They help me between trips to the Keys!!! Congratulations on the new baby she is beautiful!!!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks Jimmy! Glad we can help between trips. Thanks for following along on the channel.

Your videos are very exciting to watch/ can’t wait to buy a boat soon

Hey Clay, would you recommend owning a boat or Freedom boat club. I'm here in south Florida and on the fence about which would be best. Thanks for any input.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

I don't have experience with the boat club. I would say if you see yourself out on the water only a few times a year then why not. Owning a boat has a lot of maintenance etc, so if you don't see yourself using it a lot, then this is a great option.

I live inn massachusetts have a 232 center console. We're looking to upgrade a bigger boat. I wonder if we travel to Florida would it be better price from where we are. ??? Thanks

@Tfam305

13 күн бұрын

Definitely not lol. Everyone wants a center console here. They’re way over priced. Even 10-15 year old ones

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Not sure if it would make a difference. Best wishes with the upgrade :)

@vuleadventsite

10 күн бұрын

@@LifeByTheBow cool thank you.

The Baby’s adorable.. I wish we were in the keys, we looked at buying there, but everything was so expensive, we ended up on the west coast in Cape Coral. We have some good fishing in shore, Snook and Red Fish, but have to go out really far to get Mahi, or big fish. Hoping to make a run to the keys from here at some point. Another cool video. Thanks…

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you! Congrats on the house! The West Coast is beautiful with great beaches. Everything has gone up since covid. I believe it will continue too in years to come.

Enjoy your videos, Clay. Much more with your narration instead of music

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! I'll keep that in mind during editing. :)

Hi friend, how's my favorite realtor Stephanie doing and congratulations 🎉 with the baby 😁✌️

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! She's doing excellent. She's getting back to work now :)

Awesome thank you 🙏

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

I came across your KZread chanel a week ago and I love your videos. I would love to live near the sea but unfortunately I live in Switzerland.

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

Maybe one day you can make it happen. Beautiful place!

What a wonderful end to fishing, good food with family and friends, have a good time😃🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks Stefan! Glad you enjoyed it :)

Congratulations Clay and Stephanie on the addition to your family she's very beautiful. Clay you done a great job fishing right there Stephanie dinner looked delicious as always great job.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Steve! appreciate the continued support!

That was amazing 👏

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video ❤

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Thank you!

How do you feel about the boat clubs? Thanks

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Never been in one. I think it's great if you rarely go out on a boat.

Amazing footage!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot!

momma gonna love that,yull so cool, lookin to yalls next vids. good info an unreal filming down there..godbless da new famley..

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying. :)

Hey brotha, need an update on that new front runner monster !!!! Blessings to y’all and the little one !

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Coming soon! We should have in soon. We will have an update once it arrives. :) Thanks for following along.

Wait, not fish people?? I’ll get that fish off your face 🤣🤣🤣 Clay where do I get that black and red shirt you had on in this episode?

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

LOL Yes, it was delicious. I meant we are selective with the fish we choose to eat haha. We have some new styles coming to Avail. We should have them available in by July.

First of all congratulations on your new addition to your family. She's gorgeous. God bless her the lady and the bait shop made me laugh. I watch you show all the time. She was surprised that you had a baby and she did not even ask and then she asked what did whoever shows.... lol

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks Capt! haha yeah she must have missed it lol

2 weeks clay come on man u cant do me like that i need once a week ur videos are tooo damm good man i was captivated and glued to screen whole time this was a banger of a video i loved every second of it!

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Glad to hear you're looking forward to more videos. The support is much appreciated!

Congrats on the baby guys 🎉

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Yes Sir.... Gotta love th boat life. Awesome.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! We sure do.

buying a boat in palm beach today. any tips on where to take it to catch first florida mahi tomorrow?

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Congrats on the boat! They are around so just head offshore and look for seaweed or debris.

Awesome

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Clay and Steffony congrats on your baby girl. Clay your going to be an awesome Dad and provide such a good example for your daughter. Love your show and love how delicate you are about everything you do.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! We hope to be everything she needs. Much appreciated and wish you all the best.

Been watching yall for over 2 years. Now I'm a boat owner and in August taking my 1st trip to the keys for a week can't wait

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Congratulations! Wishing you all the best with your journey out on the water. Hope to run into you out on the water here.

Incredible water

Another great day on the water - love it

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Always Nice to see Life By The Bow. Really cool 😎 watching you use hand lines to catch some Hogs & Red Groupers. Right on Target 🎯 Clay "Master Of The Oceans" OUT!!!

@LifeByTheBow

8 күн бұрын

Thanks Carl! Appreciate the continued support.

Amazing video!!!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

The best editing I have seen nice combination congratulations to you and the wife love the keys

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you're enjoying the channel.

Awesome video....:)

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the visit!

Beautiful footage! Awesome job

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much!

Cool to see you're using Cressi fins, They make one hell of a mask too.

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

All I've ever used. They are great for diving. Thanks for watching!!

Clay thanks for the recommendation of angler eddie great people also bought your shirts thanks for all you do

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thanks Joe! Appreciate the support :)

My best memories growing up were on the boat!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Same here!

Great video, your daughter is beautiful!

@LifeByTheBow

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great music choice at the start

@LifeByTheBow

11 күн бұрын

Glad you think so! :)