Solo 65-Mile Offshore Fishing Before Sunrise | Red Snapper & Grouper | Venice FL (WorldCat 280 DCX)

Описание: I left Venice, Florida before sunrise at 5:30 AM, heading 65 miles offshore in my WorldCat 280 DCX on a completely solo trip into the dark Gulf waters. It was pitch black when I started, but as I pushed further offshore, the pre-dawn glow turned into an incredible Gulf sunrise.

Calm conditions, light chop, and perfect weather for late season—almost unheard of this time of year.

🎣 First stop — rod bends instantly.

Caught a 24" keeper Red Snapper on a frozen sardine

Landed a 25" keeper Red Grouper shortly after

Caught and released multiple smaller red snapper and red grouper

Used Carolina rig & Hog Balls, baited with sardines and squid wings

Depth: Approx. 165 feet

All undersized fish were safely vented and returned

Throughout the video, I explain the rigs, bait, depth, venting process, boat handling, and timing updates every 10 miles — plus some peaceful moments of cruising over the glassy Gulf water.

At the end, I give a full trip summary, including catches, bait setups, and final thoughts.

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📍 Location: Venice, Florida – Gulf of Mexico
🧭 Distance Offshore: 65 miles
🚤 Boat: WorldCat 280 DCX ("Cat Tales")
🎣 Target Species: Red Snapper, Red Grouper
🪝 Bait: Frozen sardines, squid wings
⚙️ Rig: Carolina rig, Hog Balls
🌊 Depth: ~165 ft
☀️ Conditions: Dark departure, calm water, sunrise offshore
👤 Trip Type: Solo offshore fishing adventure

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