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Catch of the Week: Bradenton Kid Catches First American Red

Colin Grooms of Bradenton caught an estimated 12-pound American red snapper this week while fishing with Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me the Fish Charters

Angler: Colin Grooms of Bradenton

Fish: Red snapper

Weight: Estimated 12 pounds

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Where: In 150 feet of water depth offshore of Anna Maria Island

Bait: Sardine

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Quotable: Capt. Larry McGuire: “It was his first red snapper. Colin also caught his first Mahi-Mahi plus red grouper, monster mangrove snapper and sharks on this trip fishing with his dad Barry Grooms.

Guide: Capt. Larry McGuire of can be reached at 941-720-6475.

Submit your catch: Send a photo and contact information to nick.walter22@yahoo.com

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