186 pound giant Goliath Grouper

Posted: May 14th, 2007 by Bill Dance

On another recent film trip, I actually caught the biggest fish I’ve ever caught in my life. With friends Johnny Morris, owner of Bass Pro Shops and TV Host Roland Martin (I’ve always called him Roland Morgan), I hooked and landed a 186 pound giant Goliath Grouper near Marco Island, Florida! It was quite an experience, because the fish was literally pulling me over the side of the boat. Johnny had a hold on me around the waist and Roland was holding Johnny. It was quite a show (which we captured on video). The same thing happened again when Johnny caught his 155 pounder!