How to Deep Drop. Catch Grouper in 600ft deep at Islamorada Humps Deep Dropping Catch and Cook

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In this episode I show you my deep dropping setup and how to deep drop at the Florida Islamorada Humps. We catch grouper in 500 to 600ft deep water while deep dropping.
I get the question SO MUCH. How to deep drop? And have requests on more info into how to deep drop, so here it is!
PS: Yes we have an amazing snowy grouper catch and cook so stay tuned to the end...
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If you want to catch grouper and have a snowy grouper catch and cook then I suggest you go deep dropping at the islamorada humps.
In this video I go over how to deep drop for grouper at the islamorada humps. The Islamorada humps have a lot of rocks and underwater mountains and ledges so you have to be careful when islamorada deep dropping so your deep drop rig doesn't get stuck at the bottom.
Deep dropping the islamorada humps can catch grouper and can catch tilefish. We catch grouper and tilefish deep dropping using the South Florida Fishing Channel chicken rig which is my favorite deep drop rig.
In the beginning of this video showing how to deep drop I go over my deep dropping setup. I use the banax 1000 electric reel, the gofish cam for underwater footage so you can see underwater footage of deep dropping.
This isn't just about how to deep drop for grouper because there are a lot of other fish down there besides snowy grouper. It can be a catch and cook for many species. This is also how to deep drop for tilefish. The deep drop rig setup is exactly the same. Even the same bait...
Deep dropping the islamorada humps in the Florida Keys is a great time! And can result in many types of catch and cook.
If you learned something about deep dropping from this video be sure to hit that like and subscribe button to help me become the best fishing channel on youtube so I can keep making more how to deep drop videos with the best catch and cook endings to a great day of fishing.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Ya'll have been asking for this for a long time! If you're interested in the reel or camera I use check the video description for all the links. Let me know what you want to see next! Wahoo season is knocking at the front door =)

[@michellerussell49]

16:46 "Look at these muscles" 😆💪😁 Caitlin's got muscles AND balls for holding that thing... I admire that!

[@peterloginoff5989]

To stop fish sliding around when filleting use an old towel on your table. Don't forget to ask if the towel is old. That was a great deep dropping video

[@johnlukasik8045]

Very interesting view of a fish's reaction to a bait ! Watching how the fish responds after getting hooked ! I was waiting to see at what depth the air bladder would pop out of the fishes mouth, but never saw that happen until it was out of the water ? Those fillets reminded me of some of the salmon that I took out of Lake Michigan ... HUGE !!! VERY COOL VIDEO !

[@rickshearer6359]

Awsome as usual!!! Kaitlyn is lovely as usual!!!!! Wow I'm jealous of that sunset!!!! KEEP EM COMING!!!!

[@elichanlatte8158]

I swear that grouper was talking when it got hooked. Excellent video brother.

[@jean-yveslefebvre6446]

Enjoy LIFE that is ! Heiko and Caitlyn, keep up the good work!

[@troypeterson6515]

You keep knocking them out of the park. Incredible deep drop footage that you don’t see on any other channel. Heiko leading the way in the technology dept.

[@JerseyJimFish]

While I have never caught one, as a fish cutter here in NJ, I find a serrated knife works well for big grpuper. Hands down the wings are the best! Enjoyed the movie, Well done sir.😁

[@pauledwards9251]

Absolutely fabulous video from you guys. This Englishman is very envious of what you have on your doorstep over that side of the Atlantic. Man.... That fish, that food, that girl and to top it all off, that sunset!! Good work from both of you. 🤟🏻👍🏻

[@AnonYMous-qi2ol]

Very cool. Thanks for the detailed explanation of your setup in the beginning

[@jeanicebarnett4130]

Heiko and Caitlyn,awesome day. You guys are blessed. I still LOVE how Caitlyn has stepped up her game. Food looks delicious. Keep up with the video's. I'm hooked.

[@scottgodwin3422]

Keep the good stuff coming at us. This was great!!!!!

[@nickmarangos2475]

Your videos are freaking awesome bud I love the banax electric reels I have them myself just got in from fishing myself and started watching your vids!

[@deborah6550]

i have been going thru your playlist im all most done watching all your viedos cant wait for the next one

[@TheArcopa2003]

You are getting so good at what you do. Congratulations. Good job

[@kpnitrl38]

One of your best videos.. Beginning to end. Great editing and video content.

[@chrisandersonCR16]

Absolutely the best deep drop video! I'm going in October.

[@neoleyting5952]

Loving the whole fishcam idea that was pretty cool

[@theinspector3688]

Great video, that dinner looked epic. Sunset was top quality colors.

[@zippytheoldhippy8418]

I really enjoyed this video and the way you set it up !!!!!!! Nice snowy. Good eats.......

[@mercurygm]

Great video, great fish cam and what a catch.

[@Random832x]

I love the underwater cam but I also like seeing the build up and the excitement while the fish is getting reeled in. So I think having the main video running with the underwater footage in a smaller box on the side would be the optimal solution.

[@salvatorecogliano2732]

Slimy fish I had the same problem I just grabbed an old towel and put it down made all the difference in the world great video always watching them hi Caitlin

[@reinaldozamora7810]

Love your channel your livening the life .... If lived in Miami all my life and I’ve been fishing since I was a Youngin you are living my dream . You are blessed. I’ve learned a lot from the channel but it seems now that you’ve gone commercial. With all these commercials you have but I understand you got to make a living to have your dream. Wish I could meet you one day maybe go fishing together .

[@rumblefishoutdoors648]

Hey brotha. Someone may have already suggested it but the Seaqualizer is awesome. Pressure release clip for deep water releases. Great vid. Awesome gofish cam

[@miffyleslie]

Awesome Snowy!!!! For them slimey ones, I use an old piece of carpet on the table!! Works wonders!! Time for a Swordfish though!

[@maryboima7180]

Great job!...good camera. Color....Keep those videos Coming....You are looking Goood Chris. .you. and Kelin

[@maryboima7180]

Sunset dinner.🙌 was beautiful. ..Great Videos.

[@riverakers]

Great video! I enjoyed the underwater footage. Nice ending awesome shot!

[@FishingDohaR]

This video was a great bro. Thanks for uploading.

[@kennethhotard2952]

EXCELLENT day my friends!! Killer sunset!! Maybe clamp a wet towel on the fish cleaning table, keep the fish from sliding around. Works well for me. Love your channel, keep up the great work!! Tight lines.

[@mikea7942]

Really enjoyed the fish cam.

[@mackgreen4473]

About time I been waiting!!Nice rod rack holder

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Thanks! It holds A LOT! lol

[@unclebj7932]

Thanks for the information on how to setup for bottom fishing thanks again

[@cheechakoinalaskaeveridge]

The cleaning table, though!!! Nice addition to the SFFC game. I’d add some turf on the table so fish don’t move. Love this episode, bro!!!

[@Ja518]

Man that underwater footage is so cool

[@Halusafishingprofessional]

Ayee nice fish n good ideas I like the way you keep the camera just incase of snags..was wondering when you were going to post good times always

[@Wachest]

that was really cool, that gofish camera.

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Love the fish cam bro keep it up

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Ooooo yeeeaahhhhh. Life can wait definitely have to watch this!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Yewww! Thanks Preston

[@prestonhill4496]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel No problem! This Literally made my family's day! Much Love to your family and God Bless 🙏❤️

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Great video bro fish on

[@landho1]

Awesome fish!

[@goodtimefishing1005]

Beautiful fish

[@jilliancollins5598]

I’ll be there next week I hope I see you out randomly!!! You and Kaitlin are my fav!! But hey let me get those cords… lol

[@tonycamacho4455]

Liked the close out haiku-san

[@jamesfitzgerald4182]

Awesome video, my turn in about 2 weeks. Hopefully it goes as good for us!

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Great video.

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Awesome Fish!!!

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Just awesome

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Beautiful video

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Keep living the dream!!!!

[@DTruth850]

Very Good presentation in the beginning my man.. I applaud you greatly!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Thanks man!

[@DTruth850]

South Florida Fishing Channel very welcome. That footage is so amazingly clear I’m speechless.. excellent video.

[@dannyhatmaker7892]

Wow guys great day of fishing great video love the underwater footage Kaitlyn you are gorgeous

[@critanandboodhonee6503]

very nice catch nice fish too

[@seabelle35sc98]

Awesome video, 👍👍

[@harrygumba9774]

this is so cool thanks!

[@tomharrell1954]

Perfect size grouper

[@josephpecoul6532]

Takes something away from it you know watching the fish being hauled up from the bottom but. Hearing your Rebel Yell as you brought the fish up put it all back into perspective for me hell yeah!

[@darrylherbert6046]

Man that is so cool 😎

[@nickskolsky2560]

I can’t believe how much air comes out of the fish on the way up ... crazy !!! 🤙🏼

[@josecapablanca2351]

Heiko I think the best idea would be to make a Wahoo video. Like you said Wahoo season is knocking on the door. Let's do it! 🎣🎣🎣 Should be fun. Good luck and stay safe

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Love y’all bro

[@oldman5250]

That Groper will make a few meals by itself.

[@Guitarwolfluke]

Yeehaw Heiko

[@bradjones9634]

Awesome!

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Great Video.

[@frankphillips9494]

Heiko add a piece of sea deck with your logo on you cleaning table just inside your drain groove, will help with the fish sliding and claens up easy.

[@chucksmith5002]

Nice Grouper . That was cool to see the bite . Put you a towel on the cleaning table helps keep the fish from sliding .

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Long time, no see. Great job.

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90k SUBS rite around the corner 😃✌️

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Fireeee!

[@paradisesoftwash7955]

Heiko, if you have an old kitchen towel. Just wet the towel, and place it on the cutting table or board. Place fish on towel, no more slip sliding around.

[@georgesilva3408]

Nice video! Awesome underwater shots and a great catch. I like to know how the Banax 1000 is holding up, I have a fish winch but is much too slow. Can the Banax handle an 8 lbs weight ? Thanks and I'll tell my friends about your videos.

[@bodiddley7404]

Camera was pretty cool The fish filleting on the table ....lol

[@pantera6672]

thanks for info . just getting setup to use down riggers on lake ontario . seems like i nice setup PEACE mister

[@blakew.5736]

I cannot criticize anything. Ive lost a lot of line in rocky bottom. All I’d recommend is a few feet of 40lb test to the lead, just enough to break away. I’ve had probably around 4 30+ lbs tilefish break off the 6lb lead, but when u get these fish it’s all worth it. That being said, larger tiles we catch are all in around 950ft, 6-8lb lead with a 3 hook rig. Fish the down current sides of muddy/sandy hills and you’ll have a lot of success. This info applies to our Broward fishermen but I’m sure it’ll be of use. Best of luck to you! Love the vids Haiko!

[@blakew.5736]

If you’re using heavy lead up it to 60lbs. I’ve noticed in the Keys you usually have less current than Broward which is 3.0 yo 4.5 knots Broward summertime, usually 4.5, but sometimes up to 5. In these cases I’d recommend not deep dropping, but if u did I’d use stronger breakaway line from the bottom 3-way to the lead in harder conditions, 60-80lbs. For snowy’s, at least a ft of breakaway line to limit snags. Congrats on the snowy’s! I’m still an out of town googin. Sharks usually get mine on the way up but I know they’re there. Btw you’re gf is smoking. You’re a lucky man my friend! Stay prudent and keep her happy! Happy fishing you lucky SOB! Keep it going. Get an air fryer when u can. The fish will be crispier and with zero oil to drain. Much healthier!

[@UrbanFisherman]

Nice 🔥🔥🔥

[@tomharrell1954]

Dam nice job

[@robertwhite5804]

Great job Heiko & Caitlin, keep up the great work. Still waiting on the hog fish & lobster with mahi-mahi jumping over them shirts.. just joking.

[@bikelife_vic945]

16.50 we are totally looking at the fish lol

[@angelmartinez7516]

Nice fish i dont now how to speak english but i see all your video

[@dpetersontube]

I'm very curious about all those air bubles that came out of that fish as it got near the surface. Any knowledge on that H?

[@vglong4]

Take that camera sword fishing. Take it deep!

[@danielhall898]

Nice slab!!!

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Love me some Snooks. They have the best Pina Coladas!

[@hhmiami4742]

Worms? Nice knife work!! Thanks for the channel.. Sea Ya

[@chadkennedy723]

Nice

[@cap3915]

Damn Dude, that looked Delicious.

[@daneschuck6242]

you are a lucky man

[@Bamapride1000]

You need one of those pressure clips. You hook it on the fish and when it gets down to a certain pressure it releases the fish

[@vicky-annblanch7575]

If you put a old towel under that fish Hieko it would make it a lot easier to fillet, no more sliding around

[@patagan14]

Aloha, where did you get that fishing cleaning table.

[@thegreatgreennorth9983]

Hey Capt Heiko quick question. How do you like your Tanacom 1000 electric reel? Im thinking about pulling the trigger on 1 i can get 4 yr exstended warranty for 39 bucks that sounds great to me. Just want your honest opinion on the reel. Thanks brother

[@coastalcarolinafishingnc5199]

Dang im hungry now

[@GOphive]

awesome vid. hey heiko i’ll be staying at the fish whistle house, right in snake creek from sept 14-22. with access to the boats, let me know if you’re down to make a video or something. huge fan, and not a novice fisherman (;

[@lifestylewithivan]

Great one alway enjoy watching you guys would’ve love that grouper head to have me some boil fish and grits or Johnny cake like in the Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@jackspratt965]

If you put an old towel on your table the fish won't slide around. That was great deep drop camera shot.😆😆

[@MRdugger420]

Who is freaking making me hungry? Heico and Caitlyn

[@robc361]

On the second drop it looked like you were watching the bottom because it lifted perfectly over that reef cropping that was like 20 feet tall. Are you able to read that off the sonar?

[@lacewalls]

Heiko, when did you switch your reel? and why because I'm in the market and was going to get the one you had before and now you have this one was there something wrong with the other?