been reading a lot about grouper fishing in the Keaton beach area.....figure I should go ahead and ask some of yall about some of the basics..
If I will be using Mann's stretch 30's, and my rig will be about 50# braid with a 150# swivel and 4 to 8 foot of 80# mono......
what depth range should I target for this setup????
what speed in mph should I try?????
since I'm new to this type of fishing, I will probably start around the public #'s like the crane and start searching outward....
I have heard some grouper will come up to the baits but are you wanting the lure to "bump" the bottom like bass fishing, I know I will be searching for relief and live bottom, but just wanted a good "average" depth and speed to start with.....if I catch one or get a hit, I can always go back and drop a live pinfish or squid down to the bottom
as always, any input will be appreciated....
Trolling for grouper 101???
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Trolling for grouper 101???
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2015 Suzuki DF225
Garmin 93SV
Uniden Oceanus VHF
Minn Kota Riptide ST 80 I-Pilot
One half of Team Redneck !!!!!

Re: Trolling for grouper 101???
I'd go with stretch 25's first and shorten them leaders to about 4' . Also a large swivel seems to help keep the grass off the lure somewhat. I'd troll at 3 1/2 to 4 mph...Drop em down when you get to 18' and troll till you get to 30. If you are around the public numbers you should oughta get some strikes..
