The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel th-cam.com/users/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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
Can you help me out with something? My dad is looking at the Triton Pro 17 for his first real bass boat, but he is hesitant about getting it because he doesn't think they ride smoothly. Have you ever ridden in the pro 17? please help me out because this could mean I would be fishing in a new bass boat pretty soon:)
The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel th-cam.com/users/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.
There ain't nothing like fishing with professional down to earth fun fisherman
This will forever be my favorite RTFS episode.
100%
Great episode. Saw it on tv and still watch it all the time! I live right near there, thx for the tip!
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!
Never would have thought this could be done. Awesome episode guys!
I loved George's "OK" after he missed that hook set on the first cast.
Such a cool area and something special when it fires up
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
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
Good fishin buddy! Reminds me of how we fish for inshore Calico, sand, and spotted bass on the west coast of CA.
“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
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.
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
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
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?
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.
dammmm! sounds like a whole lot of fun. grouper taste awesome. wish i was there
Dude I fished,under the same bridge, the grouper there is amazing man.
Bullshit
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?????
Never rode in the 17 but the 24 rides great.
i like this show a lot.
Now that was a heck of a bite!
This is an awesome video! I would love to be there too.
known about this for years guys but great video
this guy is hilarious the way he fishes lol
It is amazing how powerful a fish that size is.
That looks like so much fun! It's like flipping for bass!
that fight is intense looks like a blast
300,000+ people saw Stuart's gym grouper bite and now know about it, if I was Stuart I would be mad
Jem
nice. I've known about the groupers in St.Petersburg for awhile. I've caught a few myself. 22 to 27 in range.
holy shit man.... this is unbelievable, I cant wait to move back to florida.
Zac L. Yuggfdggfgggk
You mention the reel and line you're using but what about the rod? Great video. Thank you.
God this looks so fun. I wish we had stuff like this inland.
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?
just amazing!
I heard a Rolland Martin "SON!" during that grouper fight.
Awsome fishing,I love it,
God I love this video
I am going out now! thanks for sharing.
Awesome! looks like bass fishing!
Sweet Episode! Amazing like always!
Do you think these fish would also occupy these kinds of docks but in Sarasota, Florida?
You're awesome dude
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
dam them are some solid fish!!!! way to go!!
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
Excellent video.. good catch.. i would just catch one a week!!
Hey I have a question! Those who live in North Carolina near Morehead, can they still catch grouper this way?
Sadly not
I was wondering what reels are you using in the video
Beautiful fish!!!!!
those are some nice grouper
Beautiful Fish
how deep of water were you guys fishing in? and what kind of structure was under the docks that you were fishing at?
New reason to throw lead weights at the boats now my doc my grouper
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.
In stead of tourqs you should use shimano twin power it has 55 pounds of drag
There are several giant groupers in and around the docks in Okinawa, Japan, have you done a show from there?
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
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
Are Grouper basicaly a giant bass? and can I find Grouper on the west coast?
When do new video's get posted to TH-cam? Just found your vids and I'm all caught up. Need more! =)
Either did we! Thanks for watching!
what are these fish? regular grouper? they look like a hybrid between brownies and largemouth.
Gag grouper
All the music is provided by Fresh Catch.
Lol they are pretty good great growth i
Thank you!
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?
Great episode
Great day on the 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!!!
awesome video
YOU'R THE BEST
ReelTimeFS how can I contact Stuart Davis, aka phsyco snooker?
saltylifer the internet guy
You guys are so freaking cool. Had a chance to do an interview with you guys and missed it for texas gator trout fishing
Why J hooks? I thought west coast fishing was always with Circle hooks.
They were circle hooks, he just said J-hooks though
Does Stewart do charters or how can I get some advice from him?
Big grouper out there. What kind of hooks do you use
were you guys over by Pinellas bayway?
Will u guys ever go to ponce inlet.
What did you use to chum the pilchards?
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
And I go thirty miles offshore to catch grouper like this..........
man I live in St.pete
kool its like saltwater bass fishing wouldnt a baitcast be better???
I see you guys strike the bites, with circle hooks?
So do you still need a leader because isn't that the invisi-braid?
Lol we do the same thing in englewood fl by stump pass marina by the rocks
Please where is this at I cannot think where its at
What rods were you using in this video? Thanks.
Can you help me out with something? My dad is looking at the Triton Pro 17 for his first real bass boat, but he is hesitant about getting it because he doesn't think they ride smoothly. Have you ever ridden in the pro 17? please help me out because this could mean I would be fishing in a new bass boat pretty soon:)
He grunts so funnily
Where was u fishing at i never caught a grouper before so dat will be a good experience 4 Me
What time of year was this?
That was perfect!
Where are you guys at.
That's Awesome!
What month of the year was that?