The smaller ones, from 3-10 pounds, are apt to be the SIZE: This is a good-size Grouper that frequently runs to 15 pounds or Prettiest of all the GroupersÐoverall bright red with dark red or brown box-shapedīlotches and, of course, the yellow pectorals. In its other major color phase, the Yellowfin is the Which would make it difficult to tell from the Black Grouper were it not for the bright HABITAT: Again, its preferred reef habitat is pretty much the same asĭESCRIPTION: Shows various colors, including two major phases, one of RANGE: Roughly the same as the Black Grouper it is most common in the OTHER NAMES: Red Rockfish, Spotted Grouper, Bonaci Cardinal With rigged, swimming Mullet, feather-and-strip combos, and large plugs also takes many. Best casting luresĪre leadhead jigs, weighing from 1-4 ounces, depending on depth. Pilchards are good too, as are Mullet heads and other large cut baits. For drifting or still fishing, theīest baits are frisky live fish, such as Blue Runners or other small jacks. His rocky "hole" that he cannot get back. The drift of the boatĪdds to the power of the tackle and just might help drag the big fish far enough away from Of luck is to hook the fish while drifting, instead of at anchor.
Light-tackle fishermen in Southįlorida, however, have caught many Blacks over 50 pounds. Gear with lines of 30-pound test or higher gets the call. TACKLE AND BAITS: For all-around work, ocean GAME QUALITIES: Considered best of the Groupers. SIZE: The largest of our Mycteroperca groupers, the Black frequentlyĮxceeds 50 pounds in weight and can top 100.
Fins are black their edges also black or deep Smallīlacks may also frequent creeks, especially in the Bahamas.ĭESCRIPTION: Overall color is dark gray.
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However, may roam to much shallower patch reefs, especially in cooler seasons. HABITAT: Blacks of many sizes are commonly found around the edges ofĬoral reefs, from about 30 feet of water out to the deepest dropoffs. RANGE: Sometimes encountered in the deep Gulf and upper Atlantic, butĬommon only in South Florida, the Keys and the Bahamas. Dead smallįISHING SYSTEMS: Drifting Still Fishing Trolling. Natural offerings-try Pilchards, Pinfish, Grunts or Sand Perch (Squirrelfish). Live baitfish of various sorts are the best Trollers rely on large deep-diving plugs. Hard-lure casters use leadhead jigs, mostly, while Groupers for fly fishermen, since they are frequently found in fairly shallow water and Many anglers catch lots of Gags on spinning and plug tackle. To about 50 feet, lines in the 20-30-pound range are adequate and allow much more sport. Such "grouper digging" rigs are strictly necessary only in very deep water. Offshore bottom fishermen tend toward stout rods with 50- and 80-pound-test lines, but
TACKLE AND BAITS: Just about anything goes. GAME QUALITIES: An aggressive striker and hard fighter at all depths. Record 80 pounds, 6 ounces Florida record 71 pounds, 3 ounces.įOOD VALUE: Excellent firm white flesh little red. Many juveniles are caught from inshore grass flats. SIZE: Can reach 50 pounds on deep offshore wrecks and ledges, and hasīeen recorded to 80 pounds, but 20-30 is the usual maximum range, and most catches nowįall between 2 and 12 pounds.
From there they can be found around structure at virtuallyĭESCRIPTION: Gray or light brown with wavy markings on the side that HABITAT: Both juveniles and adults frequent inshore holes and ledges, RANGE: Found throughout Florida and Bahamas. OTHER NAMES: Gray Grouper, Grass Grouper, Copper Belly, Black Grouper Friendly, helpful and informative anglers really make you feel like part of their online fishing community! With over 100,000 members their fishing forum can answer just about any fishing question you may have. To find out answers to all your "grouper fishing" questions please drop by the fishing forums at (). TheOutdoorLodge.Com is happy to partner with the leading fishing forum online, BigFishTackle.Com. Fish Species brought to you in association withįish of Florida a must for every tackle box and boat inĪnd around Florida waters!!! Get your copy now!! Other great titles
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