The Messer family joined me today for some grouper action and we did well. The chilly gulf is still keeping the best bite later in the day, but if you can hang in there - it can be worth the wait. We had lots of short grouper for most of the day and it was fun with all them bending the rod. Just after 2pm though, the big boys were ready and we found some nice gags. A great time with you all and enjoy the grouper Christmas dinners... Capt. Dan