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Grouper Fishing Bocas del Toro

ON THE   JIG

BLACK GROUPER

Black grouper grow up to five feet long and can weigh up to 180lbs. Young black grouper feed on crustaceans, mostly shrimp where as adults feed on fish and squid.They have large, powerful jaws that they use to ambush their prey. They do not have external teeth, and instead use their mouth and gills to suck up their prey. Their habitat includes rocky bottoms, drop-off walls and ledges, caves, crevices, and coral and artificial reefs. We fish Black Grouper anywhere from 80-300+ feet using a variety of slow pitch and hybrid NOMAD jigs. Our personal best is 37 lbs in Bocas.

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RED GROUPER

Red grouper grow slowly, up to almost 50 inches long and more than 50lbs. Red grouper feed on a wide variety of fish, octopus, and crustaceans, including shrimp, lobsters, and mantis shrimp. They are among the top predators in the reef community. Adults are most commonly found around ledges, crevices, and caverns of rocky limestone reefs, and also near lower-profile, live-bottom (sponges, corals and sea squirts) areas. We fish Red Grouper in 60-200 feet of water using a variety of Slow pitch and Hybrid Nomad Jigs. Our personal best is 18 lbs in Bocas.

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MUTTON SNAPPER

Mutton snapper are an opportunistic carnivore, the Mutton Snapper feeds on a varied diet. It consumes a range of crustaceans, smaller fish, and cephalopods. Mutton snappers are opportunistic carnivores, typically found in deeper waters. They prefer hiding within coral reefs and rocky structures, which suit their needs as larger, more capable predators. We fish Mutton snapper in 40-200 feet of water primarily on slow pitch NOMAD jigs. Our personal Best Mutton is 9lbs in Bocas.

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DOG SNAPPER

Adults are found around rocky outcrops or coral reefs. Dog snappers frequent depths under 100 feet. They prey on smaller fish and benthic invertebrates, including crustaceans, gastropods, and cephalopods. The dog snapper has pronounced canine teeth in the upper jaw, one pair of which can be seen when the jaw is closed. These canine teeth give the dog snapper a fierce look, hence its common name. We fish Mutton snapper in 40-200 feet of water primarily on slow pitch NOMAD jigs. Our personal Best Dog is 16lbs in Bocas

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YELLOWFIN TUNA

Yellowfin tuna thrive in tropical and subtropical oceans, where they hunt fast-moving prey like mackerel, squid, and pelagic crustaceans. Their streamlined bodies and warm-blooded nature make them powerful swimmers, allowing them to chase down their food with remarkable speed. Yellowfin is popular for raw preparations like sashimi, as well as grilling or searing. We target them using a mix of skirted ballyhoo, deep-diving NOMAD lures, and skirted rigs. Our personal best is an impressive 82 lbs, landed in Bocas.

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BLACKFIN TUNA

Blackfin tuna are the smallest tuna species, growing up to 100 cm (39") and weighing 21 kg (46 lbs). The All-Tackle world record, caught off Florida, weighed 20.6 kg (45 lbs 7 oz).

Despite their size, they are fierce biters and abundant. Their taste and quality are similar to other tuna species and are sushi-grade. We fish for them using Nomad Lures, small skirted lures, and cedar plugs. Our Personal Best Blackfin is 19 lbs, caught in Bocas.

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JACKS

Inshore fishing in Bocas del Toro, Panama, is a fantastic way to experience the region's rich marine ecosystem without venturing too far from shore. The calm, shallow waters around Bocas del Toro are home to a wide variety of fish species, making it an ideal location for anglers looking to target everything from Snapper and Tarpon to Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Barracuda.

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