Like am I tweaking or is this actually a real fish and a real size, like how wouldn't the like snap, how wouldn't the rod just get pulled out of that guys hands? Please help.
Yep. They get that big. Maybe bigger. People chase them with huge gear.
hairyb0mb on
Yeah, it’s Goliath grouper. I’ve caught a few almost that size. You used huge rods and reels with fishing line thicker than weed eater string.
BeanEnjoyer1 on
Another question, are you allowed to take these fish? Like to eat then and stuff
RainMakerJMR on
Real fish for sure, not sure if this photo is real, but those are real fish and get that large. We human often target and catch very large fish, upwards of 1000 pounds. Halibut, rays, tuna, grouper, some catfish, and a handful of other fish get this big. Ocean sunfish get even bigger I think.
sad_spilt_martini on
As others have said, Goliath Grouper. Have never caught a big one but caught quite a few little ones around Tampa Bay.
The big ones will sometimes post up under piers. You can watch videos of people breaking big rods pulling them in off the Skyway Pier in St Pete.
Sagehen47 on
Yes! Goliath Grouper but also forced perspective to make it extra big looking.
Different-Mall-1701 on
Groupers do get this big.
darekta on
Ah huh
Independent-Air-80 on
Yes groupers are massive.
knightfish24 on
As far as how do you fight a fish that is larger than you. The rod and reel are designed to deal with those forces. Rods flex and reels have drag so that the line can be pulled rather than the holder. You use the boat to your advantage as well. You can land a fish 5-10 times the size of a person on the right equipment.
Professional-Ice518 on
Did you watch their video or just see the thumbnail and come running here? Their video answers literally all of your questions.
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Goliath grouper and yes
Goliath grouper I believe ? They’re behemoths dude gargantuan sea creatures
Goliath grouper and yes they are huge.
Yep. They get that big. Maybe bigger. People chase them with huge gear.
Yeah, it’s Goliath grouper. I’ve caught a few almost that size. You used huge rods and reels with fishing line thicker than weed eater string.
Another question, are you allowed to take these fish? Like to eat then and stuff
Real fish for sure, not sure if this photo is real, but those are real fish and get that large. We human often target and catch very large fish, upwards of 1000 pounds. Halibut, rays, tuna, grouper, some catfish, and a handful of other fish get this big. Ocean sunfish get even bigger I think.
As others have said, Goliath Grouper. Have never caught a big one but caught quite a few little ones around Tampa Bay.
The big ones will sometimes post up under piers. You can watch videos of people breaking big rods pulling them in off the Skyway Pier in St Pete.
Yes! Goliath Grouper but also forced perspective to make it extra big looking.
Groupers do get this big.
Ah huh
Yes groupers are massive.
As far as how do you fight a fish that is larger than you. The rod and reel are designed to deal with those forces. Rods flex and reels have drag so that the line can be pulled rather than the holder. You use the boat to your advantage as well. You can land a fish 5-10 times the size of a person on the right equipment.
Did you watch their video or just see the thumbnail and come running here? Their video answers literally all of your questions.
Goliath grouper I believe