Sports
Catch of the Week: Local Captain Leads Reel Fishing Show Adventure
Guided by Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me the Fish Charters, Michael Anderson of Reel Animals fishing show on Sun Sports boated an 18-pound gag grouper last week.
Angler: Michael Anderson of Apollo Beach and one of the captains/hosts of the Reel Animals fishing show (NBC Channel 8 and Sun Sports network).
Fish: Gag grouper (catch and release).
Length: 28 inches.
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Weight: Estimated 18 pounds.
Where: 90 feet of water depth over a ledge, offshore of Anna Maria Island.
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Conditions: 1-2 foot seas, clear skies.
Bait: Live pinfish.
Quotable: “We just stopped to catch some grouper. That wasn't my main plan, but I thought we'd catch some grouper for the show for them before going to a wreck for some amberjack, mangrove snapper and yellowtail snapper.
Guide: Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me the Fish Charters can be reached at 941-720-6475. Website is www.captlarrymcguire.blgspot.com
Send your catch: Submit your catch of the week to nick.walter22@yahoo.com. Non-fishing guide anglers are encouraged to submit.
