The Most Insane Grouper Fishing of 2024 - I Caught a Giant

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy I was so happy to watch this episode you really did a good job in it like you do with all your episodes in the scenery was number one thank you for always writing back my friend😊😊 from Vinnie you're number one fan

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy this episode was really good even my dad even watched it and liked it he's like wow Thonny knows where all the good fish are just like me when I go fishing I love to go fishing I go usually every single day if I have to hopefully pretty soon I can get to meet you that would be great from Vinny your number one fan buddy 💯👍💪😊

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy definitely everyday now is going to be good for fishing special with a cooler weather hoping to see bigger sheepshead I watched that one episode when you were catching all those big sheepshead man those things were nice definitely a lot of fun to catch hope to hear from you soon again buddy 👍💪💪

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy WOW I really did enjoy this episode buddy it was so cool you are the number one guy to go fishing with definitely you know where all the fish are like me I can't wait to get to meet you one day and go fishing this is going to be cool thank you so much for sharing all your episodes you are amazing buddy from Vinny your number one fan thank you Thonny buddy 😊😊

[@zackarycampbell5485]

Can’t wait to see you use that 400 for some Tarpon! Great video Thonny! 💪🏽

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny wow I really did enjoy this episode it was so good I even watched it again I liked it a lot I like all the fish you guys were catching hopefully pretty soon when I go fishing hopefully I can get to meet you that would be awesome Clearwater pass got a lot of black sea bass right now a lot of good fish Thonny buddy hope to hear from you soon again buddy from Vinny your number one fan thank you😊😊

[@Thonny]

Black Sea bass are amazing

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

@Thonny yes it really is buddy I like that fish lot

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

@Thonny cool 👍

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

@@Thonny yeah 💯👍

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey buddy I'm going to make the Spanish mackerel with egg flour salt and pepper try it that time to see if it's all good going to get and I always like to put a I also put a splash of hot sauce in my fish too buddy 👍💪💪

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey buddy it's me Vinny I really enjoy watching this episode I even watch it again hey Thonny buddy I tried going for sheepshead today but it didn't work out too good it was very hard to find them I couldn't figure out why they wouldn't bite but I did catch a lot of Spanish mackerel and I haven't seen no blue fish yet I guess they're running a little late buddy 😊😊

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy wow what a really good episode I even watched it again I enjoyed it so much I liked all the fish you guys were catching it's grouper it's so sad that the seasons close man that would have been good dinner you always do an amazing job with the scenery to my brother😊😊😊

[@Tokencaucasian]

That Young style boat is such a tight setup.. perfect platform for up there

[@Thonny]

It’s a 22ft carolina skiff 😅

[@Tokencaucasian]

@@Thonny I figured.. tight setup for sure.. great vid

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy wow what a really good episode I really enjoyed it I even watched it again I like this so much the grouper you guys are catching were really big and really cool especially I know if you go fishing I know you the fish are definitely going to be there it's funny that his name is Vinny and my name is also Vinny you always do so good fishing good job buddy from Vinny your number one fan😊😊😊

[@Thonny]

Vinny is a good dude! 😅

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

@Thonny yeah 💯👍

[@DavidBehne-px7jr]

Wow Great fishing show thx DB

[@Thonny]

Appreciate you watching! 💪

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy I also like fishing for squid too St Pete fishing pier I usually do real good at have you ever tried fishing for squid I love eating squid 🦑🦑 I usually go with that lure and hook them St Pete fishing pier got some really good size one I actually think that bridge if they would put like blue green lights on the bottom of it probably track a lot more squid that would be really awesome buddy Thonny 😊😊

[@FromLasVegasU]

Great video. I went out on Black Friday for American Red Snapper down here in Cape Coral. We caught our 6 fish limit in 80 minutes and then headed closer to shore for other snapper and Cobia. I caught my first ever Cobia and it was 46" long. It was a monster. Funny as it was my first ever Cobia and it will also probably be my biggest also.

[@nicklausb]

25:25 I was just waiting for you to bust off. I didn't realize you switched out and put that 20 lb class down. Lol

[@nicklausb]

14:35 I flinched when you broke off. I KNEW you'd get busted off with that 20

[@Thonny]

I had him for a couple seconds 😂

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy hey it's me Vinny I really enjoyed this episode the scenery was wonderful you really did good out there fishing look like a really good day wish I was there fishing too with you that would have been really cool you always do an amazing job even with the scenery Thonny buddy 👍💪💪 from Vinny your number one fan

[@lawrencevalentin3646]

Nice baitcaster you got there Thonn.. gag grouper frenzy fishing with the new gear. Enjoy man!!

[@MrSandomir]

Congrats Thonny! Thanks for video!😀

[@Thonny]

More videos coming soon! 🔥

[@LoReelest]

I asked about the alijoz a few weeks ago, nice to see you using it, Thonny! Congrats on your PB and might have to check out the conventional too!

[@Thonny]

They’re a blast to fish with! A lot more easier to crank against the fish compared to spinning reels, especially with the valtix 1500. Don’t get me wrong I do love my spinning reels but it’s nice to have a conventional reel to gain line quick on those bigger gags.

[@joeyschneider6788]

Gotta love capt Vinny!!

[@Thonny]

He’s the man!

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy hey it's me Vinny man this episode was really good I really did enjoy it my dad was even watching it too he's like wow Thonny knows where all the good fish are you really did a really good job with the scenery as well buddy 👍💯💯💯

[@Thonny]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

@@Thonny yeah 👍

[@ShinkiZer0]

Crazy fishery for shallow water groupers! Great catch! Caught my PB Gag this season on a grunt 36" but the trips PB was 40" on a snapper as bait on 200' ft deep offshore.

[@Thonny]

Those are some monster groupers!

[@nicklausb]

Thoni, you're so fortunate to live over there!!!

[@snizookslizayer5379]

thonny, I got on the epic mullet school bite Tuesday around the skyway area bro. giant trout. nice reds too with a bunch of 2 pound jacks mixed in.got 6 trout all over 20 inches in 2 and a half hours on the 5 inch slam shady paddle tail.

[@Thonny]

Solid 💪 any signs of red tide over that area?

[@FishOnChannel]

What a monster 💪

[@Thonny]

They throw down! Pound for pound 💪

[@floridafishorry6995]

Dude, that looks so fun. Congrats on the pb

[@Thonny]

Thanks man, it was a blast!

[@Thonny]

Let’s get after the hogs soon 💪

[@rickh1353]

Nice video love that type of fishing, used to slay nice Gags inside 30 feet near Tarpon Springs. Please take One tip from an old salt, always keep that right hand on your reel handle so you can reel as quick as you can, it’s all about getting those big gags off the bottom.And if you want to limit break offs use at least 60 pound line and leader (on real nasty bottom we would use 100lb leader when they get fired up they do not get line shy)giant gags will rarely be landed with light line around heavy structure….

[@Thonny]

Appreciate the advice, I’ll keep that in mind. 👊

[@StephanieBassora-q7x]

Hey Thonny buddy hey it's me Vinny I really did enjoy this episode it's so funny that his name is also Vinny that is so cool I really like the fish you caught that was amazing look like a great day out there brother😊😊😊

[@Thonny]

Lol 😂 capt. Vinny gets on them!

[@chrishunt3514]

Great video Thonny ! I was wondering what brand of rod you used the 100lb 8 ft green one you had the 400 series reel on? Thank you!

[@Thonny]

It’s a Shimano compre 8ft!

[@chrishunt3514]

@ thank you bud!!!

[@rudyu2767]

Looked like a great time man. How many miles did your guys go to get out there?

[@Thonny]

15-20 miles fishing 18ft of water

[@Connor.gfishing]

this fishery is insane

[@bucfan23]

What planet are you fishing on? No dolphins, No sharks stealing everything you hook. Nice day.

[@chriswilliams3041]

Try a left hand baitcaster

[@SeanMoffet-q9r]

What boat hull

[@Thonny]

24ft dlx

[@michaelleary4534]

What’s the typical water depth up there?

[@Thonny]

We were fishing in 18ft of water

[@Thetruckerfisherman]

You need a left handed bait caster reel lol

[@Thonny]

Agreed!

[@alexanderren1097]

On a boat? Who are you and what have you done with the REAL Thonny?!!!

[@Thetruckerfisherman]

Palm the side plate of those reels, you’ll have better leverage

[@Thonny]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to try that.

[@nicklausb]

Why tf would they close the season on them in the winter when they're around the most?!

[@cawbaird5711]

@@nicklausb well you just answered your question. It's like that for most species. They don't want you to catch them

[@MarkBranham-n6e]

Also you go offshore again drop a live ruby red lips aka grunt down there you will pull up a big red snapper bro also crocker works to you probably already know this but figured I'd tell ya caught a beast of a red snapper on a ruby red lips and a massive mangrove snapper I caught on a live crocker also big bull red's love crocker.big bull red's love crocker also.

[@Thonny]

Thank you for the tips!

[@MarkBranham-n6e]

@Thonny ya welcome I just love to fish and helping others learn new tricks I'm 34 so I've been fishing a long time through trial and error you start to learn what works and what doesn't work have a great day fishing bro.😊

[@MarkBranham-n6e]

@Thonny also speckled trout right now should be hitting jerk baits

[@billylee1318]

Time to hit him up next grouper season. Lets hope no Red tide comes through until then.

[@Thonny]

Saw dead ladyfish at gandy.. not good!!

[@cawbaird5711]

Water quality is much better up there probably

[@Thonny]

So clean. Wish Tampa bay would clear up sooner