grouper

[straithookin]

I am just needing to know the basics of where the grouper are hanging out at right no i have the boat to get me out to where they are but where are they. three weekends in a row I have been stumped and my parent are going to be in town this weekend and would really like to show them a nice grouper. p.s. parents live in washington state and have no clue about fishing here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kenny

[Reel Fun]

As I have been working on my boat since oct...I can't tell you from recent experience, but I will offer some friendly advise. Most definitely get some live bait ......and take some frozen. Hit all the public spots like K-tower, Bryson, Yamaha, St. George bridge rubble, O-Tower....etc---50-80ft, maybe troll some around these, as a friend of mine caught 7 trolling the other day. Good luk

[straithookin]

Is down riggers good this time of year and if so what should i be trolling with live bait or a stretch 30 style of bait. I appreciate the info

[Reel Fun]

My personal preference is the Stretch 30 style for trolling and bottom fishing with the live bait...6-8oz weight, w/4-6ft leader...30-40 minutes max, on one spot...move on........you'll find em'''''''''''' ( I don't have any experience w/down riggers....some one else will have to answer that one ).....luk.....

[straithookin]

thank you reel fun for your info I am very grateful i hope to aquire alot of knowledge this year and many more years to come. If your boat is ever down again let me know and i might be able to give you a hand or just a lift to a nice grouper hole.

Thanks a bunch KENNY

[Reel Fun]

Good luck....it took me about 3+ years to get the hang of it. Hopefully, you will be a faster learner................Tom

[Pangler]

Stretch 30's, 50' of water, Southeast of Dog Island. Some nice gags have been removed from there in the last month.