I didn't realize that the grouper and Jew fish were the same thing. Up to 500 lbs. wow!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J_it62G0QnA

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:50:02 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:22:32 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:29:46 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Understood Wayne. The guys boat is a Mako 284C. Which out to do the job unless you snag some monster Marlin. Lol!

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On the right day you could probably even catch the monster Marlin but
what happens after that could be interesting. One unusual experience
last week was when one of our guys hooked a good sized grouper and was
struggling to get the fish up. After fighting it for about 5 minutes
the line suddenly went slack. When he reeled in, all that was left
was a huge grouper head on the line. Apparently a large shark had
taken the rest in one bite. The same thing can happen with any large
fish that you have to fight for a while.

The guys I know who go offshore say the Jewfish are getting to be a
problem. It is hard to actually boat a fish before a Jewfish takes it.

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They just need to use a larger hook and heavier tackle.

:-)

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:22:16 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

I didn't realize that the grouper and Jew fish were the same thing. Up to 500 lbs. wow!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J_it62G0QnA

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That fish was caught just a few miles from here at the Sanibel Island
causeway. We go under that bridge all the time.

Those guys could use a fighting belt in the worst way. It would help
to keep their voices at a lower pitch.

Wayne.B wrote:
Six of us from this area chartered a boat out of Key West last week
for a 3 day trip to the Dry Tortugas. We caught a bunch of Grouper,
Yellow Tail Snapper, and some other fish. Here's a 20 pound grouper
caught by yours truly:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h9yaihy0fw6euk9/20%20pound%20grouper.jpg?dl=0

Very tasty.

What was the name of the charter company? I've used tortugasfishing.com
in the past with excellent results on 3-day trips but they book out a
year in advance - quickly. How were the seas?

Tim wrote:
I didn't realize that the grouper and Jew fish were the same thing. Up to 500 lbs. wow!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J_it62G0QnA
Over 700 lbs. Tim. Big feesh!

Harrold wrote:
On 11/23/2014 2:37 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
Six of us from this area chartered a boat out of Key West last week
for a 3 day trip to the Dry Tortugas. We caught a bunch of Grouper,
Yellow Tail Snapper, and some other fish. Here's a 20 pound grouper
caught by yours truly:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h9yaihy0fw6euk9/20%20pound%20grouper.jpg?dl=0


Very tasty.

No hogfish?


Hogfish are rarely caught on a line. Spearfishing is the way to go.

On 11/24/2014 7:43 PM, Roger wrote:
Tim wrote:
I didn't realize that the grouper and Jew fish were the same thing. Up
to 500 lbs. wow!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J_it62G0QnA
Over 700 lbs. Tim. Big feesh!

Are they natural or an invasive? And more importantly, how do they taste?

700 lb? Holy mackerel! (Pardon the pun)

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:36:50 -0500, Roger wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
Six of us from this area chartered a boat out of Key West last week
for a 3 day trip to the Dry Tortugas. We caught a bunch of Grouper,
Yellow Tail Snapper, and some other fish. Here's a 20 pound grouper
caught by yours truly:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h9yaihy0fw6euk9/20%20pound%20grouper.jpg?dl=0

Very tasty.

What was the name of the charter company? I've used tortugasfishing.com
in the past with excellent results on 3-day trips but they book out a
year in advance - quickly. How were the seas?

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http://www.fishquestcharters.com/

I'd suggest checking out their boats in advance before making a
commitment. They are very basic and we were not entirely happy with
the one we were on. Prices are reasonable however and somewhat
negotiable.

Wind was out of the north at about 15 kts so we were getting some roll
in what I would describe as a medium chop. We spent most of our time
behind the reef, and at night were anchored in the lee of the
Marquesas Keys which made sleeping tolerable.

https://www.google.com/search?q=marquesas+keys&biw=1151&bih=704&tbm=isch& tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=mt1zVO_aMa3bsAS13IAw&sqi =2&ved=0CCUQsAQ

KC wrote:
On 11/24/2014 7:43 PM, Roger wrote:
Tim wrote:
I didn't realize that the grouper and Jew fish were the same thing. Up
to 500 lbs. wow!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J_it62G0QnA
Over 700 lbs. Tim. Big feesh!

Are they natural or an invasive? And more importantly, how do they taste?

They are a grouper, so probably taste good. We get Broomtail grouper off
SoCal, but they are 1/2 mouth and head.