Very cool presentation (info, pics and video) about commercial Grouper fishing in FL

[Jer]

Battle for Grouper

"These days, grouper fishing is dominated by frustrating regulations, bitter politicking and international seafood scams. Flaky white flesh and tartar sauce may never be the same"

Presentation (info, pictures and video) about commercial Grouper fishing
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspeci...-gallery.shtml

After you choose a photo gallery or video, click CONTINUE > in the upper right corner of the presentation

Grouper types and location chart
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/08/06/gr...ap/index.shtml

The commercial fleet
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/08/06/gr...ng/index.shtml

[Jer]

[tolmaz]

Thats informative. I wonder why the baits are 24 feet apart. is that the regs or the captain's choice. that seems far apart

[blackwell50]

Thats informative. I wonder why the baits are 24 feet apart. is that the regs or the captain's choice. that seems far apart

Grouper longlining is my roots,When I was out there there was no regs stating that the baits must be 24 feet apart.