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Grouper — Offshore Bottom
Heavy bottom rig to pull grouper off the rock before they bury in.
Offshore / DeepwaterSaltwaterHeavy tackle
- Rod
- 6'–6'6" Extra-heavy conventional/jigging rod
- Reel
- Conventional 2-speed or high-capacity star drag with heavy drag
- Main line
- 65–80 lb braid
- Leader
- 80–130 lb mono/fluorocarbon, short
- Hook
- 7/0–10/0 circle hook
- Rig
- Knocker rig with a heavy egg sinker
- Lure / bait
- Live pinfish, large cut bait, or a big vertical jig
- Knot
- Snell to circle hook; Alberto/Albright to heavy leader
Why this setup works
Short, extra-heavy rod plus locked drag gives instant lifting power to stop a grouper's dive into the structure.
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