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2023, Gag Grouper: Florida Inshore Fishing
44:48 · William ToneyInshore gag grouper fishing in Florida's shallow waters demands finesse with light tackle using 10 lb braid or heavier setups with diving plugs based on conditions and structure. Captain William Toney's local expertise reveals when jig heads allow delicate presentations versus when diving plugs trigger reaction strikes, plus understanding tide and current effects on fish positioning requiring anchoring strategies for effective presentations.
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2021, Bottom Fishing Grouper with Kevin Adney
1:14:21 · Kevin AdneyGrouper bottom fishing productivity depends on targeting natural reefs and wrecks where fish concentrate rather than random bottom. Kevin Adney's drift management approach keeps baits working productive structure zones systematically, but success requires understanding how current affects drift speed and positioning presentations where grouper ambush prey rather than sweeping past strike zones or hanging in barren areas between structure features.
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2025, Florida Grouper Fishing Regulations
Seth HorneFlorida grouper fishing regulations vary between Gulf and Atlantic waters, with different size limits, seasons, and bag limits. This comprehensive guide breaks down rules for all species, helping anglers stay legal while pursuing these prized bottom-dwellers. Know exactly what you can catch and when.
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2025, Florida's Premier Shallow Water Grouper Fishing
Seth HorneCrystal River, Florida offers unparalleled shallow water grouper fishing unlike anywhere else on the Gulf Coast. Trophy gag grouper thrive in waters as shallow as 8-10 feet, creating an accessible yet thrilling experience. October through December delivers peak action when cooling temperatures bring these powerful predators inshore, making this Florida's premier grouper destination.
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2024, Targeting Grouper on Florida Wrecks
Seth HorneFlorida wrecks hold gag, black, and red grouper across a range of depths from 40 to more than 300 feet, and each species requires a different approach. This breakdown covers where each one holds on the structure, which live baits and rigs consistently produce, how to read current, and what Florida regulations require before you make the run.
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2023, Identifying Florida's Grouper Species
Seth HorneHalf the anglers on the water call a gag a black and a scamp a red. The species you land sets your size limit, your depth, and your fight. This breaks down every Florida grouper worth knowing and exactly how to tell them apart.
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2023, Catching Grouper: Techniques, Baits, and Best Spots
Seth HorneGrouper live and die by structure, and a hooked fish is trying to reef you before you ever feel it. This lays out where grouper hold, when they feed, and the tackle and methods that turn a strong fish out of the rock across Florida and the Gulf.
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2019, Grouper Fishing Florida's Big Bend - Capt. William Toney
William ToneyJune grouper fishing in Florida's Big Bend reaches peak season with Captain William Toney's proven cut bait techniques. Learn why cut bait outperforms live bait for gag grouper in warm water, plus essential tackle setups and timing strategies for consistent Big Bend grouper fishing success this summer.
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