Grouper Archives

August 5, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

It’s not every day that we see professional quality videos (with drone footage) from the “Offshore Grouper” guys…

And nothing against offshore bottom fishing for fish like Grouper and Snapper by any sense of the imagination.

Heck, I think we would all agree that Grouper and Snapper are some of the best fish to target (fun fight and incredibly good eating).

But the reason we rarely see professional videos on these offshore anglers is that the drone footage and professional videography if usually reserved for the high-flying fish like Marlin (offshore) and Tarpon (inshore)…

However, Capt. Mike from Findictive Charters (in conjunction with Bryan Flores and his team at Naples Drone Photography) proved us all wrong with this epic offshore video filmed near Naples, FL. And I hope it only means we get to see more videos like this one…

I don’t know about you, but it had me dying to go out offshore for Grouper!

Amazing job guys.

Related Drone Video Tarpon: “Is This The Second Best Inshore Saltwater Fishing Video Ever Created? (watch it here)

Related Drone Video Marlin: “This Could Be The Baddest Drone Marlin Footage Ever Filmed” (watch it here)

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August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

It’s a FACT.

Big Grouper can be incredibly aggressive fish.

Just ask Josh Jorgensen of BlacktipH after he filmed the video, “Proof that Goliath Groupers Attack More Aggressively Than Sharks!” (watch it here)

But never have I seen a grouper try to take down a live fish that is almost as long as the grouper itself!

Check out what an underwater ROV (Remotely Operated) camera picked up at the bottom of an oil rig in Texas in the video below.

I won’t ruin it for you, but let’s just say that the Grouper might have bit off a bit more than he could chew with this big Amberjack! It looks like he is trying to “Choke” it down…

A big thanks to Keith Ludwig for pointing out that this is a Warsaw Grouper.

Related Video: “This MONSTROUS Grouper Was Just Captured On A Charter Boat!” (watch it here)

Related Video: “These Two Girls Tag Team A Goliath Grouper!” (watch it here)

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July 31, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

Captain Ben Chancey of Chew on This has done it again!

After being the very first to document a Goliath Grouper catch from a kayak (watch that here), Capt. Ben took it to a whole new level by going after a monster Goliath on a paddleboard!

Amazing job getting back on the board (after being flipped off), and amazing feat no doubt.

Keep the big fish coming Capt. Chancey!

Related Video: “Angler Attempts To Catch Goliath Grouper On Top Of The Skyway Bridge Pier!” (watch it here)

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July 30, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

I had to watch this video a couple of times just to grasp how many different types of fish species made an appearance. At last count, I am over 27 different fish species, and I am certain there are many more…

This video is from the crew over at Terra Australis, the same guys that brought us the video, “Diver Feeds Seal and Stingray Kisses Him For It!” (you can watch that video here next).

And in this “Freediving Compilation” video, they brought together a bunch of their very best clips all into one.

Everything from Goliath Grouper, Great White encounters, Tuna, Whales, reef fish, you name it, they are in this video.

Also, if you are wondering what happened to the diver that had to get his mask ripped off in the middle of this video, he suffered what is called a “Freediving Blackout” where he literally blacked out while down about 90 feet. Thankfully his mates were there to pull him up and help him get his senses back. Wow!

Great job on this video Terra Australis!

Related Video: “Deaf Freediver Plays Four Pranks On Scuba Divers” (watch it here)

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July 27, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

No one ever said Goliath Grouper fishing was easy…

These monster fish can weigh upwards of 800lbs, they can snap big game fishing rods right in half (like they do in this video), and they can be incredibly tough to land if you don’t know what you are doing.

They can also be incredibly tough to land from a kayak (or paddleboard if anyone has tried that yet).

Watch what happens as Capt. Ben Chancey’s buddy attempts to land a Goliath Grouper from a kayak.

And check out that big Goliath pulling him around like a rag doll once he gets back in the kayak.

#FAIL

Related Video: “High School Girl Captures Largest Goliath Grouper From Kayak!” (watch it here)

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July 12, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

Angler Ricardo Garcia is attempting to do what few have ever conquered…

Landing Goliath Grouper on Inshore tackle.

Here is what he is using:

Quantum Smoke Inshore Reel
Shimano Teramar 7″ Medium Action Rod
20lb braided line
40lb fluorocarbon leader
Small blue crab on a 2/0 Owner circle hook

For those of you that have ever been Big Game fishing, you know this is far from an ideal fishing outfit to land any sort of large, tough fighting fish.

But Ricardo went for it anyways.

And oh by the way, he is only about a mile and a half from the boat ramp, making this the Ultimate Inshore Fishing for Goliath Grouper”.

I won’t ruin what happens, but let’s just say Will Ferrell was right when he said Two Dragons are better than one…

Amazing Goliath Grouper video Ricardo. For anyone that has caught grouper of any size, you know it isn’t easy getting these fish into the boat on this kind of tackle.

You can see him hammering down on the drag and still no slowing down this strong fish.

Thank you for sending it in.

Related Video: “Huge Goliath Grouper Caught On Land… By Hand… Using A Tow Rope” (watch it here)

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July 11, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

Josh Jorgensen of BlacktipH is no stranger to battling some of the biggest fish in the ocean.

In fact, he is one the most watched anglers in the world when it comes to catching Monster Sharks and Goliath Grouper.

Here are just a few of our favorite BlacktipH videos that made our home page:

“The Craziest Mullet Run Footage Ever Caught On Film” (watch it here)
“Catching Jacks So Big You Want To Kiss Them” (watch it here)
“Goliath Grouper SNAPS This Guy’s Rod In Half!” (watch it here)

And in this video below, Josh learns the hard way just how bad it feels when a big rod snaps right back on your face. Ouch!

Here are the details from Josh:

“Sloan from the Instagram account “redneckvideos” hooked up to a giant goliath grouper that swam under the boat. Josh was assisting sloan by holding the fishing rod. The line popped on the boat and the rod swung up and hit Josh under the chin. After a 20 minute break and a quick patch up job by Dan (Instagram “best_hunting_fails”) we were back fishing again! Later that night Josh got 5 stitches.”

Enjoy!

Related Video: “Goliath Grouper Caught On Handline” (watch it here)

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July 7, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

We have seen some wild spearfishing videos in the past month, and this one is right up there at the top.

In fact, the last video we posted similar to this one was shared like crazy! It was called, “Shark Steals Diver’s Fish And Then Steals His Speargun!” (watch it here if you never saw it).

Of course, this video below was a bit unique in that the fish that was actually speared ran away with the speargun instead of a shark stealing a free meal.

For a split second, you can actually see that the Grouper is completely stunned (probably wondering if he is dead or alive), then realizes he can still move, and then he bolts for the closest Grouper hole with the spear running through his body!

For all of you wondering, the diver, Mariosko CY, confirmed that he did recover BOTH the 30lb Grouper and the Speargun. He was able to follow the grouper to a nearby rock, grab the spear shaft, and bring the grouper back up for a delicious dinner.

Related Video: “This Is How You Spearfish Cobia Off The Backs Of Bull Sharks” (watch it here)

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July 4, 2015July 4, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

Even though the Wildlife Dept in the state of Florida claims Goliath Grouper aren’t ready to be harvested again due to their small population, these massive fish have certainly made a healthy comeback as we have had an influx of Goliath Grouper videos like you wouldn’t believe.

And if you have somehow been hiding under a rock and don’t know much about these Goliath Grouper, these fish can get incredibly massive, and they are incredibly challenging to actually land next to your boat (as they break rods, lines, take you down in structure, etc).

In fact, these Goliath Grouper are kind of like how hunting down a massive bear could be on the ultimate bucket list hunt for an avid hunter, landing a Goliath Grouper is one of those “bucket list” fish for many avid saltwater anglers.

But don’t think for a second that catching a Goliath Grouper is just for men.

The women anglers out there are showing they can land these big fish just as well as any man!

Here are two other related videos of women fighting Goliaths that I highly recommend watching:

“These Two Gils Tag-Team a 300lb Goliath Grouper!” (watch it here)
“High School Girl Captures a Goliath Grouper from a Kayak!” (watch it here)

And in the video below, the team at Big Bully Outdoors take their friend Nicky (Nicky is a traveling nurse AND master captain) out fishing for Goliaths near Boca Grande, FL.

Before you know it, she has one, and she requires no help battling the Goliath from all of the structure.

Well done!

Related Video: “Watch This Girl Land a Huge Goliath Grouper by Hand!” (watch it here)

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