How to catch big Gag Grouper at the Skyway Fishing Pier

[@arlethiagallop7321]

Best video I've seen on explaining catching grouper so far. Great job.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you 🙏 it’s not only about the catch, you have to explain how to catch them also.

[@jayjaylpd5]

Smiling and my eyes are watering. I am enjoying your happiness on the lunker grouper. Hopefully I'll see you out there soon.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you for watching!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jayjaylpd5]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 Your welcome. I've been making rigs since I commented lol 💪

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@jayjaylpd5 hey good luck man!!

[@musicofthesoul7383]

Thats a good fish. Hell of a way to come back. I see you came back swingin strong. Great job big guy!💯🔥

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you and yeah he was a Hog! Ready to kill’em now! Thanks for watching and tight lines 🤙🏾

[@Poppabill48]

Glad you got em!! Save me some for September when the weather cools down.

[@MetalRush666]

It's hot out there this time of year

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Bill I swear I check to see if you are at the pier every time I go! Trust me there’s a lot I let get away so you can come catch them. Tight lines 🤙🏾

[@Poppabill48]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 I take Disabled Veterans and Seniors with me when I go. It's just too hot for them this time a year. Come this Fall I plan to be out there at least 2X a week. Then we'll meet!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@Poppabill48 looking forward to it Bill!

[@kevinlol1243]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 yo going today wish me luck

[@RadReelingFishing]

Awesome video. I always see people using live Pinfish on the Skyway for gags. It's cool to see a keeper caught on cut bait. Keep them coming.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you for watching, I’ve caught some of my biggest Gags on cut bait. A friend of mine referenced it as an elephant eats peanuts, makes sense🤔. Your channel is beast mode 🤙🏾🤙🏾 tight lines

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 Thanks for checking out my channel. Do the Dolphins mess with the cut bait?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@RadReelingFishing they usually don’t because of the size and it’s harder to find. I usually use cut bait sizes up to about 3 inches and they usually don’t mess with it.

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 Thanks for sharing. Maybe I'll try some cut bait sometime. Last time I was there the Dolphins destroyed me. Keep up the awesome content.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@RadReelingFishing well do and thank you for watching and commenting again! One day I may see you out fishing and if so I’ll pop in until then tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@suleimalopez9599]

What are the split shots most used for what’s there purpose?

Wow 👏congratulations my friend big grouper 👍👍👍👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Adan always a pleasure to see you visit the channel! Tight lines my friend and thanks for watching 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@DawnDelise7399]

I really really really need to meet up with you when I'm down. There is a reason...I am a lefty and have never had the opportunity to 'learn' the proper ways to cast/handle my rods. I certainly could use a lot of pointers/tips and could benefit tremendously from some. I'm am a fanatical fisherperson...live and breathe fishing!! I enjoy your vids since I've been lucky enough to catch up on them. Please keep making them!! #NewNumberOneFan

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Awesome! Love the hype once you got the big grouper. Haha

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you, It was a well deserved catch! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

@Gladiator Fishing of course bro. I'm going to skyway bridge tomorrow morning. Gonna try out the tips you mentioned. It'll be my first time there. 😮👌

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@Agustin-jo8mv good luck! They are fun to catch if you can get them turned from the structure. Gags are out of season, but red grouper are in season. Good luck

[@mikb277]

Nice fish!! Im in Tampa for 2 months... General question for anyone... North or South on the Skyway bridge?? Which is better right now? Thank you!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Mac to be honest both sides produce quality fish if you ask me. Hope you kill’em when you go! Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@charleshenry-beason7363]

GREAT CATCH !!!! Keep em coming bro!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you

[@StopFishingStartCatching]

Fun video man! I need to head down south - Gag Grouper is on my bucket list! Looking forward to more vids!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Trust me I will deliver, Beast mode is in full effect!! I gotta check your videos out, right lines and hope you get that gag on your list. I’m down for a lingcod. Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@peterkim1695]

Hey man awesome video! Hope your having a good recovery, hope to see more skyway vids

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Peter you will trust me and thank you for watching, tight lines 🤙🏾

[@ShinkiZer0]

Glad to see you back and surgery went well! Stud grouper! Hope to get one someday. Btw how far did you cast? Did you let the bait drift the current? If yes how far? Thanks and Keep the vids coming!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you for watching and yes I’m glad to be back lol. I threw the bait about 30 yards out. I use a 3 oz sinker so it goes pretty far. No drifting needed at all, tight lines out there 💪🏾💪🏾

[@al-pz5nh]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 north or south?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@al-pz5nh this was the south side

[@suleimalopez9599]

What’s the second rod and reel your using that u caught first two gag groupers

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

It’s a ugly stick big water with a 600 penn fierce

[@BlakeCresswell]

Nice one. Did you catch that keeper gag on cut or whole bait?

[@ermawoods3400]

Love your videos

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you 🙏

[@frostizz2072]

What’s the season for gag grouper, I’ve never targeted them before and love to try them

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Season to keep grouper is from June 1st to December 31st. Best time to catch the bigger ones is late fall early winter

[@frostizz2072]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 thanks

[@borz680]

Would reeling that fish in normally snap your rod? Or you just chose the net cause its easier?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

I didn’t want to risk trying to flip the fish, that’s why I bring that bridge net. I spend to much time trying to catch them and I’m not trying to lose them either lol

[@borz680]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 good call. Im gonna add that to my arsenal as well

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@borz680 academy sports is the cheapest, Bought one last year for 27 dollars. Super durable

[@tty3146]

did you keep the groper or let it go? Thanks.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

I kept it

[@Bullybredkennels2022]

Nice gag!!! I plan on going to skyway next week. What size reel did u catch that gag on

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

That was on a 6000 Penn battle 3 and good luck when you go.

[@GvillBoy]

What length ugly stick are you using? Heavy?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

7’6” catfish uglystick. Medium heavy

[@fishingwithjaybaez]

Nice grouper bro. Where’s the cook video?? Truly enjoyed watching…

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Jay always a pleasure to see you visit the channel! Cooking videos soon sir! Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@steveleston1848]

can we sleep overnight in the small RV?I've heard Tampa bay w/ red tide for last 2 years an the fertilizer factory dumping toxic waste has ruined the bay for fishing. it's killed saw grass/ mamals/birds turtles fish all marine life.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

That’s true about the waste management factors and red tide. However the fishery now it strong and the fishing are thriving at the skyway. As for your R/v you can sleep out on the pier. Each pass you purchase is good for 24hrs

[@steveleston1848]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 excellent tips on line size an salt in ice looks like you are at the end of the pier if I see you at the pier I'll heat up your honey bun in my microwave oven.I'll also heat up the grouper in my galley. how doe's the time stamp work like if I show up at 6am it's good to stay till next day till 6am?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@steveleston1848 Why thank you! Yes the time stamp works exactly like you stated. It’s good for a cycled 24hrs. I wish you much luck on your fishing adventure. Catch’em all!

[@Mlt..999]

Nice 👍.. Happy Father's day..you like south pier best?..I will be down there in few weeks.can't wait tight lines💯🍻

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Tight lines hold good fish but north side has the absolute hogs!!! Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾 and good luck

[@ismaelrosario4442]

Nice fish!!! What kind of bait your using for the gags?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Whole pilchards with the tails cut off

[@saltyinletfishing379]

You get that keeper on cut bait? Nice fish

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

It was on cut bait

[@suleimalopez9599]

Did the size limit go down to 24 ?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

It’s always been 24 on Gags since I’ve been fishing for them.

[@candyman8962]

Where are you using for bait

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

I was using cut pilchards

[@candyman8962]

Thank you

[@jdinoldsmar]

Just subscribed and enjoy your videos. Most other channels mostly free line for grouper. But I notice you always use a fish finder rig. How do do go the bait out to the rock piles?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

I through it out there, usually if the current is moving pretty fast it will float back further

[@jdinoldsmar]

Thx and will use your snapper technique out there. Hope to meet you sometime

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@jdinoldsmar sounds good, hope you crush them. Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@CarlosHernandez-ii1oq]

I'm assuming you were fishing early in the morning?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Yes I did, right at break of light. Early bird gets the worm!

[@joshuabrooken2130]

Awesome....good to see you again!!!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thanks Josh, glad to be back and thanks for watching. Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@joshuabrooken2130]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 hit me on Facebook...g-body josh...

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@Joshua Brooken hey josh I appreciate the olive branch brother but I like to keep personal and leisure separate. I hope you understand. No offense to you as a person, but if you trying to link up and go fishing I’m game to do that. Here’s my email, [e-mail]. Hit me up brother 💪🏾

[@Youngnbledsed84]

What location is this? Because where I go I have to pay to park and fish there? It’s skyway as well in st Pete

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Yeah you have to pay to get on the pier it’s like 8.56 for one person and your car. All state parks charge a fee to get in but this one is the most expensive because it’s a drivable pier I’m assuming.

[@Youngnbledsed84]

Ok thanks I just moved to Tampa and I love fishing so hopefully I can learn a few tips from you

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@Youngnbledsed84 I’m here to help but I’m also here to learn as well. Glad I could help in any way.

[@muddpuppy07]

Heading out there tomorrow morning, going to see about getting for myself

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Well good luck and thanks for watching! Hope you did good today!

[@muddpuppy07]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 not to bad, three snapper, one lane snapper, and Spanish mackerel.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@Bryan Cole you try for grouper? That’s not to bad of a day also, any day catching fish is better then a skunked day!

[@muddpuppy07]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 hooked in to one I just could not turn under the bridge broke me off on a pillar.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@Bryan Cole that sucks Bryan, you’ll get him next time for sure! At least you got some snapper out the deal 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

Last fall I decided I was going to try sheep's fishing. I started with floro 20 lbs. It kept breaking. So I bought 30 mono. That was much better. More bites and less break offs. So I just use mono for everything now. Cheaper too.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Never tried mono for sheepshead fishing, might have to try that out. Thank you for commenting

[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 I also found it works well for mango. 50 or 60 lbs mono. But I'm using bigger baits. Fishing behind homes. Docks. 6/0 or 7/0 j hooks. 20 and 22 inch mango. Jurassic Park mango. Taramar xx. Rated for 40 braid. Bg 5000 with 40 braid. We also getting keeper grouper under same docks. Plus sno

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@Floridawoodsbanshee holly crap that’s some big mangroves!! Might have to try some mono I see 🤔

[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 floro will work too. It's just more expensive. What I found is using bigger pins for grouper and sno i was scoring bigger mango. Smaller mango don't have the ability too handle the bigger baits. And that's OK because I don't want them Smaller ones. But if I did want small mango I would use mahar, or some greenies. When I say small I'm talking anything under 15 inches.

[@fishingwithlos7929]

Nice catch Brotha! Maybe one day we'll meet there! I Was there 2 weeks ago and caught a few nice Mangos!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Mangos are definitely out there thick right now. Who knows maybe will cross paths! I’m the mean time hope you kill em 🤙🏾

[@tonydancz6789]

What kind of bait you using

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Pilchards, cutting the tail off and leaving it it whole

[@ryanparderlikes2792]

First time watching cant wait to go get some myself next time I go! Just went and caught a baby grouper

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thanks for watching Ryan, yeah there’s a lot of baby grouper out which is great for the future fishery now you just need you a big boy! Tight lines out there and good luck next time 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@chenbenjamin3338]

Hi bro ! Nice video . What bait did you use btw ?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you and I used cut bait. It was cut pilchards

[@hookandcookreellife]

Nice nice .. fish on 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐟

[@DawnDelise7399]

And...this was the MOST AWESOME catch...I've watched this vid over and over and over again. Just can't get over your excitement...my turn soon!! #NewNumberOneFan

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Yes it was an awesome catch!! Thank you again for watching and commenting

[@yoni9829]

Awesome vid!!! Was this at the north skyway pier?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Yes it was the north side, thanks for watching. Tight lines 🤙🏾

[@wd4836]

This is definitely the south pier.. why you lyin. haha. You can tell from the position of the bigger Skyway bridge. Plus the north side doesn’t have so many broken off sections like that next to the pier. Just one.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@wd4836 oh that’s my fault, honest mistake. Thought it was the north 🤔 I’m not the one to lie lol! I get confused on this pier on the north and south, I just come to fish it 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@wd4836]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 Lol, I’m just bustin’ ya. I had to do a double take. I was questioning myself there for a second. 😂

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@wd4836 I always do 😂 when someone asked me what side it’s on. I’m like wait 🤔🤔🤔

[@lusrodriguez8769]

nice fish and thanks for the setting tip

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thanks for watching and you’re welcome

[@Youngnbledsed84]

I’ve just subscribed lol bro hopefully I can meet you there one day

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Hopefully brother!! Thanks for watching

[@dsuggs3989]

Great grouper my guy!!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you 🙌🏽

[@scottalonzi918]

Behoove Lmao 🤣 awesome invo brother grazie

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

You’re welcome!

[@damonmd3]

i think you mean yds when describing you leader. thx for all the info

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

You’re welcome

[@davescheer5038]

I see fish taco’s 👀🐟🌮 in your future 👍🏼. Got busted off twice last week there , way ta go bro ! Tight lines !

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Been wanting fish tacos actually 🤔🤔🤔 fish tacos coming up! Thanks for watching, tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@EarthgardenGarden]

yes sir great catch cool fishing set up for grouper

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@EarthgardenGarden]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 welcome :)

[@stevechiu8264]

Nice fish!!! You proved to us you don’t need a thousand dollars set up to catch a keeper grouper!! Question, did that grouper eat a cut bait??

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

That’s right you don’t, I’m not spending 1k plus to catch fish when I know it can be done with a 200 dollar set up lol. Yes he at a whole pilchard with the tail cut off

[@CurtCatchemFishing]

Almost that time again bro! I’ll see you out there 😤💪🏾

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

You already know!!! It’s upon us 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@CurtCatchemFishing]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 facts!! We gotta link man. I’m planning on being out there a lot this summer

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@CurtCatchemFishing Curt I’m always down to fish brother, send me your number. [e-mail]

[@305fishingline]

Nice video 📹 👍!!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you

[@Thonny]

That’s a stud! 👊

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thonny he was a beast and good fight too.Thanks for watching and commenting! Tight lines 💪🏾💪🏾

[@MarlonAcosta]

Awesome video my dude!!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

My dude you know how we roll! Next time it’s your turn brotha

[@sister9832]

Congrats 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you

[@traciesmith1929]

Love lil deb Honey Buns!

[@LatinRazcals]

Nice Grouper !!!!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you for watching and commenting! He was a beast. Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@rotaryracing1982]

That’s one of my spots. I was there Monday.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Yeah this spot produces some monsters! I fish a couple of spots and pulled keepers from all them but this one is by far the one that produces

[@rotaryracing1982]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 I got rocked up there pretty good on Monday afternoon.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@rotaryracing1982 they will get you man, it’s good spot but you gotta be faster then them

[@rotaryracing1982]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 that’s the damn truth. Lol

[@rotaryracing1982]

UninniOME I’ll

[@RustyReels]

Nice work!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

I appreciate the watch and comment, tight lines out there 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@pokerman9108]

Banger!!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Appreciate that

[@Youngnbledsed84]

What ever happened to you fam?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Life bro lol. I’m currently in school so I took some time away from fishing. I still fish but not as often. I went this weekend but got skunked

[@710combatvet4]

You have an IG

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

No ig, sorry man, I really only want to focus on the KZbin platform right now. Thank you for watching and commenting, maybe one day I’ll get it but not right now. Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@John_D2]

nothing like a good ol spot burn...

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

What’s a spot burn?

[@justagod7]

Well done

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you 🙏 glad you enjoyed the video

[@MetalRush666]

I'm right handed but I fish left handed, always have.

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Nothing wrong with that Chris! Left handed is the way to go lol! Tight lines 🤙🏾

[@damonmd3]

Now that's a monster .yesir

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Yessir he was a hog! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@damonmd3]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 💯👊

[@mogwaii5669]

awesome

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Tight lines 🤙🏾

[@diegorico9321]

I know that grouper tasted good

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Diego it was fire 🔥, thank you for asking and commenting. Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@jpt2026]

So this who been taking all the flouro at walmarts.......

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Guilty as charged 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@fullonfishkeeper8473]

It’s a spinning reel not a casting 😅😂

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Mistakes happen 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️😂🤣😂

[@fullonfishkeeper8473]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 🤣🤣🤣

[@fullonfishkeeper8473]

@@gladiatorfishing3174 I’m going to go fishing there next Saturday. What’s the best bait for mackerel down there?

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

@@fullonfishkeeper8473 I usually use a bobber with a weighted leader and a small greenback or a piece of cut bait for Mack’s. I’m actually going to do a Mack video next Tuesday

[@leahwilliamson2496]

Hiii😊

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Hello 🙌🏽

[@C5000-p5q]

Berkeley vanish is asss

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Hey everyone is entitled to their own opinions 🤷🏽‍♂️ it works really well for me and I have videos that shows it works for me! Use what works best for you