Douglas C. Ricciardi

My arms are still feeling the pain of fat little grouper on a light action rods. Man them suckers are stinky too; Too much mud in the diet. MUD! Today was a day when you feel very lucky to have such a great livelihood. I tossed my 10' Lee Fisher Bait Buster, and nary a tiny glass minnow got away. I caught all the mini crabs, threadfins, greenies, and glass minnows, one would ever need, and all in one throw! Yea Baby! Then off to the Redfish, a few small rats, then CHOMP! A big copper monster! 24", Yee Haw! Got a photo, and kissed him good-bye! Then off to the Grouper. The structure under the Ringling Bridge has been hot lately. A few pin-fish dropped down, will wear your arms out in a hurry, with 12# Test. Thanks to Wesly Gallop & Co. for the great day!

Fish Species: Goliath Grouper!!!
Bait Used: Nervous Shrimp, and Threadfin Herring
Tackle Used: #2 Circle Hook, 40# Mono Leader, 12lb Green Mono, 7ft UGLY STICK, & PENN 440SSG
Method Used: Under the Mangrove just like Redfish
Water Depth: 6-9ft
Water Temperature: 91*
Wind Direction: ene
Wind Speed: 6-9mph
BullDog!
BullDog!


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Douglas C. Ricciardi

About The Author: Captain Douglas C. Ricciardi

Company: Tearin' Em Up! Sportfishing Charters

Area Reporting: Greater Sarasota Area

Bio: 15 Years Local Experiance 35 Years total Florida Fishing. Father of 4, and passionate about fishing 24/7-365!

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