Advice Please

Dyllan · 09-08-2009, 10:13 PM

Location, East Central Florida

Fish... Grouper and Snapper

What jig is best for each and what style do I use to catch each.... so far I've caught AJ's, Kings, Black Sea Bass, Bar Jacks, and I think that's it... I want to catch a grouper and snapper,,, just don't know what type of jig and what style to catch these two fish... Can you help me out?

Thanks in Advance.....

jig42na · 09-08-2009, 10:19 PM

Not that I'm a pro at grouper jigging, but I would recommend a shorter fat bodied jig that you can keep constant contact with the bottom.
Keep the jig working slowly and keep on bottom. Try using the Revolver Jig, Hooker Jig, Hammered Diamond with broad shape design, or anything similar.

Sea Draggin · 09-08-2009, 10:20 PM

There is no one best jig. Its different from day to day regarding the shape and color.

Just match your jig to the depth you are fishing. The flat side jigs have been my best grouper producers in Potroast color here in NC.

http://shop.easterntackle.com/produc...5&categoryId=4

I also wouldn't hesitate to drop a fuchi for snappers tipped with a piece of meat.

CGMate · 09-09-2009, 12:48 AM

Ive tried a lot of different types of jigs over the summer and each one seems to have its day, but I must say you can't go wrong with the old faithful diamond jig. At least not on the snowy and yellow edge grouper. We had 11 on the day of these pics. Most on the diamond jig and some on the bottom rigs.

mythosbeer · 09-09-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Draggin

There is no one best jig. Its different from day to day regarding the shape and color.

Just match your jig to the depth you are fishing. The flat side jigs have been my best grouper producers in Potroast color here in NC.

http://shop.easterntackle.com/produc...5&categoryId=4

I also wouldn't hesitate to drop a fuchi for snappers tipped with a piece of meat.

I would concur with Jim here. I've caught my biggest gag grouper on that jig. His sandflea in the same color is also a good one.

Mitch

SeaBiscuit · 09-09-2009, 12:45 PM

All jigs will elicit strikes from grouper if they are presented to the fish in the fish's comfort zone.

I find that jigs with the hook(s) on the bottom (diamond jigs, stingsilvers, mariah, crippled herring, braid, hopkins and the like) are a lot more productive when fished on the bottom. I believe that is simply because of hook placement rather than attracting the bite. Bottom fish always strike from the bottom.

Good luck,
SeaBiscuit

mythosbeer · 09-09-2009, 04:05 PM

I am too cheap to use a treble on the bottom of jigs. Too easy to get hung up on the bottom that way.

Sea Draggin · 09-09-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mythosbeer

I am too cheap to use a treble on the bottom of jigs. Too easy to get hung up on the bottom that way.

I have a new trick up my sleave for the 19th. Well, new to me trick.

mythosbeer · 09-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sea Draggin

I have a new trick up my sleave for the 19th. Well, new to me trick.

I love new tricks

I am hoping the weather is going to cooperate for us! We will just have to wait and see.

Mitch

zanax · 09-10-2009, 02:44 PM

You guys in Carolina using assist hooks on ol faithful diamond jigs ? If so whats the diff. compared to rear mount trebles? Gotta say diamond jigs are a lot more affordable than the NEW way......

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SeaBiscuit I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 4,047 Credits: 13,511.8	All jigs will elicit strikes from grouper if they are presented to the fish in the fish's comfort zone. I find that jigs with the hook(s) on the bottom (diamond jigs, stingsilvers, mariah, crippled herring, braid, hopkins and the like) are a lot more productive when fished on the bottom. I believe that is simply because of hook placement rather than attracting the bite. Bottom fish always strike from the bottom. Good luck, SeaBiscuit Last edited by SeaBiscuit; 09-09-2009 at 12:46 PM.

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zanax I am a tackle Ho Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ponce inlet florida Posts: 17 Credits: 359.3 Boat: 22 angler cc Home Port: ponce inlet Best Catch: 181 big eye Occupation: freelance instagator	diamond jigs You guys in Carolina using assist hooks on ol faithful diamond jigs ? If so whats the diff. compared to rear mount trebles? Gotta say diamond jigs are a lot more affordable than the NEW way......

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09-08-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
jig42na Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 450 Credits: 2,628.5	Not that I'm a pro at grouper jigging, but I would recommend a shorter fat bodied jig that you can keep constant contact with the bottom. Keep the jig working slowly and keep on bottom. Try using the Revolver Jig, Hooker Jig, Hammered Diamond with broad shape design, or anything similar.

09-09-2009, 04:05 PM	#7
mythosbeer Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NC Posts: 376 Credits: 1,523.4 Boat: 2008 26' prokat Best Catch: 44lb king mackeral and 70lb AJ Occupation: helping all guys keep things out of their asses...aka prostate cancer research	I am too cheap to use a treble on the bottom of jigs. Too easy to get hung up on the bottom that way.