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Another awesome day grouper fishing!

April 13, 2026 Tampa 1 photo
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Trip Summary

The day started out slow looking for snook. After a few small ones I suggested bottom fishing for grouper to get a great fight. Man o man!
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Tom Charlton
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Get ready for a fishing adventure of a lifetime.  Customize your fishing adventure to fight hard pulling grouper and Cobia in the deep waters of the bay or sight fish for screaming Snook and redfish on the flats. Enjoy breathtaking views and see dolp...

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