Man Catches 552 LB Fish From A Kayak

This grouper measured at 83 inches long and over 73 inches in girth putting estimated weight at 552 pounds. That's one heck of a fish caught in Sanibel, Florida . He didn't flip the kayak but did break his fishing pole. What kind of fishing line do you use to catch a fish that size?

According to 'Chew On This' on You Tube, this was the equipment used to catch the grouper

• Reel: Avet 50w
• Rod: Custom Barrett rod
• Line: Straight Cable
• Leader: Straight Cable
• Hook: 18/0 circle hook
• Bait: Canal Tuna

No embellishing needed to tell this fish story. After they tagged, measured, took fin samples and examined stomach contents the 552 lb grouper was released.