For those who can only dream of, 'Fishing the Fabulous Florida Middle Grounds and Vicinity' you have absolutely no idea what you are missing. This 460 square mile tropical wonderland, one hundred miles North West of Tampa Bay, with its near-vertical bank edges consisting of overhangs and caverns is supplied by nutrients from warm tropical waters from the Loop Current.
170 varieties of fish call the Florida Middle Grounds home. In addition to gag grouper and mangrove snapper the Middle Grounds offers some outstanding American red snapper fishing. Be sure to 'catch' the video at the end of this report. You will watch in amazement as you watch red snapper being caught by the hundreds. Listen to Mister Leo Smith, 9:25 minutes into the video, as he tells us first hand what it's like fishing on the Florida Middle Grounds.
How special is a trip to the Middle Grounds? Just ask Mr. Ryan Barrack. Ryan could think of no better place, no better way, to celebrate his bachelor party than a Middle Grounds trip with close friends:
Think the Grounds is only great for snapper and grouper fishing? Think again! Amberjack season opens May first. We are ready, good and ready:
Anticipation is at a fever pitch as we board the Florida Fisherman ll for a 44 hour full moon snapper trip:
First mate, Will, and the Florida's fishing coach, John Martin, fill us in on what to expect. Ever hear of a fishing coach on a head boat? This is serious fishing for serious fishermen/women:
Before most of us hit our 4 inch thick foam very comfortable bunks for the long ride out, it's 'Jersey Girl' Tammy time with hot off the grill Italian sausage smothered with peppers, onions, on a very fresh bun and red potato salad:
Mr Ed Sumrall, fishing spot #1, trolls. Ed's trolling skills are legendary:
