The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel ruclips.net/user/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.
great video ! I did similar fishing with the ugly stick lite on 8/10 pound groupers and they each took me almost 5-10 minutes each to land, lots of fun
Can u share what type of chum u use to get bait? I am new at fishing n would live to learn how to make chum. Thank u for sharing your videos! I enjoy them inmensly!
this is actually a old thing living here my whole life it's something that just happens I love the fishing here if anyone is in the saint Petersburg/Tampa Bay area a great place for this type of grouper fishing you can do from shore is Pasa grill flip shrimp/greenbacks under docks and near the sea wall :) just helpful tip
Ive lived in clearwater st.pete for years and never knew this!! Though ive seen several guys have their 'standard sized' pier fishing rods snapped in half by unknown fish. ive seen big king fish in marina's as well zipping by, so its not just grouper. Its also possible the grouper are coming inland to spawn, since inland serve as a nursery for a lot of fish species including sharks.
Go buy a Fin Nor ( $117.00). Stainless steel gears and a better drag systems than these over priced Penns. Fin Nor Offshore 7500 + 60 lbs drag compared to these 40 lb drag Penns.
If you've never fished for grouper you wouldn't understand. There is a reason they're using 80 pound braid for 10 pound fish lol. You don't casually reel in groupers.
Some people can get kinda mad if you get too close to a fishing pier, and I know because one person threw one of their dead pilchards at our boat. Be extremely careful.
yes you can. I live on ther gulf coast near ft myers and ive taken my yak out 100 yrds from the beach, found some structure on bottom and caught keeper reds and gags in less than 10 ft of water
Need to ask, at 9:15 what do you think you are Roland Martin by saying "SON" LOL. Just playing great video and I can only dream about doing something like that. Great catch and FISH ON!!!
try skyway in anna maria (tampa) wrecks hold massive grouper including jewfish and gag grouper livelining pinfish along the pilings that form an "x" is where reefs have formed from wreck damage this place is also successful for bonita,spanish mackerel,snapper,snook and many other big game species I've had much look their with huge grouper caught
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The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel ruclips.net/user/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.
Great episode. Saw it on tv and still watch it all the time! I live right near there, thx for the tip!
There ain't nothing like fishing with professional down to earth fun fisherman
This will forever be my favorite RTFS episode.
100%
Really neat to see coming from years of largemouth flippin&pitching. Really cool video i enjoyed that alot.
Those houses in the background are amazing. Awesome fishing as always!
I loved George's "OK" after he missed that hook set on the first cast.
Never would have thought this could be done. Awesome episode guys!
great video ! I did similar fishing with the ugly stick lite on 8/10 pound groupers and they each took me almost 5-10 minutes each to land, lots of fun
Can u share what type of chum u use to get bait? I am new at fishing n would live to learn how to make chum. Thank u for sharing your videos! I enjoy them inmensly!
PuertoRicoMiOrgullo Jack Mackeral and Purina tropical fish food mixed
+ReelTimeFS where is this?????
this is actually a old thing living here my whole life it's something that just happens I love the fishing here if anyone is in the saint Petersburg/Tampa Bay area a great place for this type of grouper fishing you can do from shore is Pasa grill flip shrimp/greenbacks under docks and near the sea wall :) just helpful tip
In Bradenton Florida, I have a great Tarpon spot that my Dad and I have found. We have also pulled Red's and Snook out of the same spot!
Where?
Good fishin buddy! Reminds me of how we fish for inshore Calico, sand, and spotted bass on the west coast of CA.
fucking insane to me this guy giving up the secrets on a televised show ... say bye bye tonthst fishery gem you had !.
GATORBAIT FISHING it's not that deep
GATORBAIT FISHING thought the sane thing
You mention the reel and line you're using but what about the rod? Great video. Thank you.
Such a cool area and something special when it fires up
“You guys running offshore, I have no idea why “... tell us where that dock is and we’ll stop 😂
Google Earth is a wonderful tool, hint they are not at St Pete Beach...
Tierra verde east side look for the big brick building on google maps
Ive lived in clearwater st.pete for years and never knew this!! Though ive seen several guys have their 'standard sized' pier fishing rods snapped in half by unknown fish. ive seen big king fish in marina's as well zipping by, so its not just grouper. Its also possible the grouper are coming inland to spawn, since inland serve as a nursery for a lot of fish species including sharks.
Wish I had me a couple of Penn Torque's. A bit out of the budget.
Go buy a Fin Nor ( $117.00). Stainless steel gears and a better drag systems than these over priced Penns. Fin Nor Offshore 7500 + 60 lbs drag compared to these 40 lb drag Penns.
Michael C yesir that’s wat use only Finn nors
dammmm! sounds like a whole lot of fun. grouper taste awesome. wish i was there
damn, dude is hollerin like he has never caught a grouper before....lol!
I know right!!! Their like 50 lbs not even that big!!!!!!
+Rico Medna thats under 20 pounds lol
+south_florida_ fishing its well under 20
If you've never fished for grouper you wouldn't understand. There is a reason they're using 80 pound braid for 10 pound fish lol. You don't casually reel in groupers.
This is definitely new and unheard of. This is a great episode and the guest is very humble. Wonder if this happens on the east coast?
When do new video's get posted to RUclips? Just found your vids and I'm all caught up. Need more! =)
This is an awesome video! I would love to be there too.
Never rode in the 17 but the 24 rides great.
Dude I fished,under the same bridge, the grouper there is amazing man.
Bullshit
this guy is hilarious the way he fishes lol
I heard a Rolland Martin "SON!" during that grouper fight.
300,000+ people saw Stuart's gym grouper bite and now know about it, if I was Stuart I would be mad
Jem
What type of rod are you using? do you have a good recommendation for a 3 piece rod that will hold up to these fish? Thanks.
up here in the NE strong blackfish will destroy anything that's not a 1 piece thats what id go with for grouper but not sure
known about this for years guys but great video
It is amazing how powerful a fish that size is.
Now that was a heck of a bite!
holy shit man.... this is unbelievable, I cant wait to move back to florida.
Zac L. Yuggfdggfgggk
nice. I've known about the groupers in St.Petersburg for awhile. I've caught a few myself. 22 to 27 in range.
Why J hooks? I thought west coast fishing was always with Circle hooks.
They were circle hooks, he just said J-hooks though
that fight is intense looks like a blast
I was wondering what reels are you using in the video
Good Morning 11-29-2019 / i was wondering how can i tell if a Fish a Female or a Male what is the different. God Bless you n Family
Do you think these fish would also occupy these kinds of docks but in Sarasota, Florida?
kool its like saltwater bass fishing wouldnt a baitcast be better???
God this looks so fun. I wish we had stuff like this inland.
i like this show a lot.
what are these fish? regular grouper? they look like a hybrid between brownies and largemouth.
Gag grouper
Will u guys ever go to ponce inlet.
Where was u fishing at i never caught a grouper before so dat will be a good experience 4 Me
Hey I have a question! Those who live in North Carolina near Morehead, can they still catch grouper this way?
Sadly not
There are several giant groupers in and around the docks in Okinawa, Japan, have you done a show from there?
Some people can get kinda mad if you get too close to a fishing pier, and I know because one person threw one of their dead pilchards at our boat. Be extremely careful.
Still an incredible video anyways! I love catching those gag grouper.
And that's why you carry
kid of the same thing in Port Charlotte Fl. with the Grouper and Jew fish, big bait, big rods and line and big fish!!!
What were you guys chumming with to bring in the pilchards?
Big grouper out there. What kind of hooks do you use
Are the grouper by those docks right now
I see you guys strike the bites, with circle hooks?
yes you can. I live on ther gulf coast near ft myers and ive taken my yak out 100 yrds from the beach, found some structure on bottom and caught keeper reds and gags in less than 10 ft of water
Looks like a great place for a FishGrip! Would love to try it in my Hobie Pro Angler!
if you ever want to go let me know
were you guys over by Pinellas bayway?
how deep of water were you guys fishing in? and what kind of structure was under the docks that you were fishing at?
Awesome video but are the sound effects necessary.
Excellent video.. good catch.. i would just catch one a week!!
I am going out now! thanks for sharing.
where is this fishing spot?? it is awesome...anyboby knows??
What size hook would be good for this? Also what other reels would be good to use?
i liked the video you should do another one like it ?
In stead of tourqs you should use shimano twin power it has 55 pounds of drag
ReelTimeFS how can I contact Stuart Davis, aka phsyco snooker?
saltylifer the internet guy
Where are you guys at.
Does Stewart do charters or how can I get some advice from him?
Sweet Episode! Amazing like always!
I do it from mine all the time. I live in st. pete a few miles from the skyway. Mackeral grouper reds snook cobia cudas you name it
How do someone contact Stuart Davis? I've Googled him and couldn't find him.
Either did we! Thanks for watching!
What kind of rod where u using
All the music is provided by Fresh Catch.
Need to ask, at 9:15 what do you think you are Roland Martin by saying "SON" LOL. Just playing great video and I can only dream about doing something like that. Great catch and FISH ON!!!
Where can I get a Trokar hat like that??
Lol we do the same thing in englewood fl by stump pass marina by the rocks
J hooks are illegal for reef species in the area use only circle hooks.
No circular hooks? J-Hooks for this type of fishing?
New reason to throw lead weights at the boats now my doc my grouper
You guys are so freaking cool. Had a chance to do an interview with you guys and missed it for texas gator trout fishing
If you guys want a good rod and reel combo daiwa saltist Nero 6500 and the Okuma Azores 80lb. Capable of taking some massive fish
reel time have u fished with hogy lures
That looks like so much fun! It's like flipping for bass!
try wacky worming those docks. you will love it.
this isn't bass fishing...
no shit
Just when I thought someone couldn't get stupider....
just seems they are so aggressive that a person could throw some weightless plastics and have a ball. BASS OR NOT....
salt water guys are like that, they just dont realize that what they are doing is free lunch fishing, those fish would hit a freakin hot dog.
And I go thirty miles offshore to catch grouper like this..........
So do you still need a leader because isn't that the invisi-braid?
try skyway in anna maria (tampa) wrecks hold massive grouper including jewfish and gag grouper livelining pinfish along the pilings that form an "x" is where reefs have formed from wreck damage this place is also successful for bonita,spanish mackerel,snapper,snook and many other big game species I've had much look their with huge grouper caught
dam them are some solid fish!!!! way to go!!
Awesome! looks like bass fishing!
You're awesome dude
you must not have seen the line snap around the 7 min mark.....so half the strength would work?
Please where is this at I cannot think where its at
Any reason why this couldn't be done in the panhandle?
Maybe next time you could take me cause i live in Tampa
Great episode
80lb test line and the fish break's it? Well this grouper has our SOCAL 10 and 12 lb large mouth bass beat!
those are some nice grouper
we're those reels van staal or penn
+Antonio Sannicandro Penn Torque
Are Grouper basicaly a giant bass? and can I find Grouper on the west coast?