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Shimano Saltwater Pro Lands World Record Grouper on this Lure

Wait till you see the hog he caught with this jig

December 07, 2025

Shimano North America Fishing celebrates Saltwater Pro Benny Ortiz, who landed a new IGFA all-tackle length world record gag grouper using a Shimano slow-pitch jigging setup.

Shimano Saltwater Pro Lands World Record Grouper

On July 12th, Ortiz caught the record fish during the 2025 American Red Snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico while fishing with Figured It Out Charters

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What a fantastic catch!

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