Yellowfin Grouper

[theangler]

[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.[/size]
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[davetclown]

[center][/center][center][font "Arial"]Description: Color highly variable greenish olive or bright red with longitudinal rows of darker black blotches over entire fish; outer one-third of pectoral fins bright yellow; lower parts of larger fish with small bright red spots.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Where found: Offshore on reefs off southern portions of Florida.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Size: Common to 20 pounds.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Remarks: Undergoes sex reversal from female to male in latter part of life; specific name translates to "venomous" alluding to the fact that this fish, perhaps more frequently than other groupers, is associated with ciguatera poisoning; feeds on fish and squid.[/font][/center]
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