Trolling for grouper 101???
Posted: June 7th, 2009, 8:58 pm
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....
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....