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Two weeks ago we were 3 miles off of dog island. They would eat anything, so we started experimenting. Just so you know, grapes even work when they are that thick (however grapes don’t stay on the hook for long). We was even bringing them into the boat on the weights. They would bite the 4 oz egg si...

Most were 8-12”. There were 1 or 2 that may have stretched to 15”. They were hungry. I brought home a small mess. Fish tacos tonight

Red Snapper everywhere we went, from 40’ to 60’ to 90’. It was difficult to keep a bait on the bottom anywhere for more than a minute or two. We did manage 1 keeper gag at 26” and a few shorts and 1 short red grouper. We found a spot at 30’ that was LOADED with sea bass. Caught our first lane snappe...

Ended up letting the kids sleep in so we didn’t get on the water until 10:00. Started in 40’ and only caught grunts and sea bass on squid and cut bait. Moved on out to 55’ and found a TON on the rare ARS, and they were very healthy. They were hitting anything we dropped including butterfly jigs and ...

What’s the best frozen bait for grouper? And do you fish it whole or cut?

Thanks for the info. I did decent in 50’ this summer on 23-3/4” gags. I’m hoping some of the better fish have moved in. Seas are down to 1-2 now so it looks like I’m gonna give it a shot. I’m hoping the pinfish are still on the grass. I’ll post my findings.

Are there any reports for Dog Island lately? Between weather and family, I haven’t had a chance to go out for 6 weeks. Plan on launching from Lanark Saturday AM, catching bait, then try to head out to 50’. This is my first year fishing the area and I am not sure I need to hit 50’ for grouper or if t...

Looking to buy a boat this fall. Before I make the investment, I'd like to target fish other than reds/trout. I've been on skiffs and bay boats, but never a 22-25' CC. I have 3 girls (ages 2,6,8) and wife who all love the water and fishing. I would like to book a 4 hour trip with someone that could ...