2020 SEASON - Episode 12 DRY TORTUGAS, FL LIGHT TACKLE/HUGE BOTTOM FISH! 4k

Using light spin tackle for oversized bottom fish the likes of those thriving off the Dry Tortugas, West of Key West in the Florida Keys, is considered an incredible mismatch - much like going into Jurassic Park with a slingshot! Yet, Daniel Delph, carrying on the historic light tackle fishing legacy of his grandfather Ralph Delph, had just that in mind as he and Poveromo ran the MARC VI roughly 75 miles west of Key West and to a spot in 250 feet. Using a Penn Clash 4000 reel filled with 20-lb Sufix 832 braid and paired with a Penn Regiment rod, Poveromo hooks a beast on his very first drop! Some 45 minutes and at least four "rock ups" later, Poveromo bests a 55 pound black grouper! The duo goes on to score numerous red snapper and scamp. In this must-see episode, the fascinating fishing off the Dry Tortugas along with the numerous "tricks" to catch big bottomfish on light tackle are showcased in remarkable fashion.

[@306ringer4]

I think that boat is a dream for lots of fishermen!! Wow

[@georgepoveromo6133]

Thank you!

[@kuinagel]

Baddass GP!! There is a great list of black grouper battles and thats a good one.

[@manuelfuertes5875]

Crazy awesome fight on the black grouper

[@fishingwithgusofficial831]

Love light tackle!! Good work boys. How heavy leader were u using to be able to get that blk grpr out of structure 4X?

[@georgepoveromo6133]

rdrbfishing Today Leader was 50lb text Sufix Invisiline Fluorocarbon.

[@Evan721sxm]

What boat ramp do you use for a boat this size?

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

Next time pass Tortuga bye about 20 miles n hit the reef called "The Banks" . Incredible. 100 milrs away from Key West.

[@eoinmcmahon1323]

Are the Keys not closed?

[@georgepoveromo6133]

Eoin Mc Mahon Yes, Florida Keys closed to visitors as they asses the Coronavirus situation.

[@TheNicko773]

Awesome job working that black out.. Fatty for sure. Stay safe Capt...

[@georgepoveromo6133]

TheNicko773 Thanks, and to you as well.

[@tailchaser9901]

I was supposed to go to marathon next week but it closed

[@georgepoveromo6133]

Captain Tyler Keep the faith! You’ll get there soon enough.

[@eoinmcmahon1323]

just saw it, closed from yesterday

[@JohnDoe-wy1yd]

11:35 What in the...

[@aidengrim4104]

You kept a illegal fish grouper season ended

[@georgepoveromo6133]

Aiden Grim We certainly did not. We filmed this episode in June.

[@aidengrim4104]

George Poveromo just so this mite not happen I would put the month in the title

[@fishingwithgusofficial831]

Haters gonna hate lol

[@aidengrim4104]

I was not trying to hate

[@fishingwithgusofficial831]

Aiden Grim with all due respect you really think George would do that? Peace and love buddy