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First Trip of 2026! Grouper bite is on f
January 02, 2026 Placida 2 photos
Gag Grouper

Trip Summary

The Gag Grouper and Mangrove Snapper bite is on fire right now following the recent cold fronts. Probably caught 30+ Gag Grouper on todays 4hr Nearshore trip. Lots of fun on light tackle. Plenty of nice sized Key West Grunts and a few mixed in Mangrove Snapper for the fillet table too!.
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Rick Warren
Placida, Florida, United States
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Man Overboard Charters specializes in nearshore and offshore fishing on the gulf coast of Florida. Captain Rick Warren is in charge of the whole operation, and you will find that he is a very passionate fisherman who will do his best to make sure you have...

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