Offshore fishning (Segment 3)

GULF COAST - After an unsuccessful attempt at trolling around the rigs at sunrise, it was time for Jason and his crew to head north and fish for grouper and scamp along natural bottom.

Jason dropped live pinfish down in 200 feet of water and in search of the bottom fish.

Scamp are a type of grouper found in depths between 100 and 300 feet. They are typically between 5 and 15 pounds in size. Scamp are excellent to eat. The fillets have a white, flaky appearance and a mild flavor.

Scamp and other grouper live near the bottom. They like to hang around the coral and sunken wrecks and you have to reel very quickly to get them away from these obstructions. Some fish will take you into the bottom and hang you up. Hard work doesn't always pay off. Check it out as this fish wins the battle.

This weeks target was Scamp Grouper.

Scamp are a type of grouper found in depths around 200 feet. Scamp are excellent to eat but are often found well offshore . They are also hard to catch because they're found close to the bottom. Fishing regulations state no more than five fish per angler.

Most scamp are about ten pounds, and the world record is 29 pounds.