Catching Grouper By Downrigging?

iv>Artificial lures such as spoons, skirted bait, and plugs
With a little amount of experimentation, you will becan be very effective when trolling for grouper. I like
able to bring in your share of grouper using ato tie a squid to a skirted hook with bronze wire; the
downrigger whether you use live bait or lures. So, getGrouper love em'. Be sure that the lure does not
out and go fishin when you can, cause it is goooooodconstantly scrape the bottom; this will dull hooks and
fer ya!hang you up when trolling with downriggers.
Offshore downrigging for grouper can prove to beBest downriggers
very rewarding with the convenient saltwater fishingCannon makes some of the best downriggers in my
tackle. Fishing from a boat outfitted with downriggersopinion. Their electric downriggers produce an
is a great way to produce some delicious grouper forelectrical field around the ball ,which actually attracts
the dinner table or just a fun day on the water.the fish. Many models have a positive ion control that
Where to find themenables you to adjust the voltage, regulating the
Trolling with downriggers can also help to locate the"fish-attracting" electrical field. A 10 to 12 pound
exact spot these bottom feeders are hanging out in.downrigger weight should be sufficient for grouper
You will want to be looking for deep holes structurefishing deeper water.
such as reefs, and places with natural undergroundTechnique
springs that produce cooler water. A good fish finderLet out about 10' of line with your lure or bait
depth recorder with color helps in locating theseattached. Keeping the bait within 10' of ball insures it
areas as well because they can help distinguishis within the electrical field produced by the Cannon
between soft and hard bottoms.downrigger. Put the line trough the release clip,
Tackle choicesrelease your bail and lower the downrigger keeping a
You will need a good heavy action rod with a nicethumb on your line to make it taunt. When you feel it
level wind reel spooled with 50 - 60# test line or areaches the bottom you have to bring it up a couple
heavy duty spinning reel spooled with 40 - 50# testof feet; this is where you should troll at variable
fishing line. Some people prefer line that is segmentedspeeds until you find the fish. Close the bail on you
with various colors that signal just how much of thereel and crank down on the line enough to create a
line they have out. This kind of line comes in handybend in the rod so that it snaps up once the fish hits
for this type of fishing but is not mandatory as goodit. Two downriggers placed at the back corners of
downrigger usually has a counter to let you knowthe boat will allow you to use two separate fishing
how deep you are.rods that can be fished at different depths and
Bait and lure typeslengths, increasing your chances of finding the fish.
There are many good types of bait for grouper,With a little amount of practice, you will be able to
frozen white bait, squid, or sardines make excellentbring in your share of grouper using a downrigger
bait for grouper if live bait is not obtainable. Live baitswhether you use live bait or lures. So, get out and
that work well are, pinfish, blue runners, cigarfish when you can, cause it is soooo much fun!
minnows, and Spanish sardines. You should have aFor more great fishing tips, tricks and stories visit our
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