downriggers

jlw1972 · 11-17-2009, 10:17 PM

anybody ever troll plugs on downriggers for grouper. i've heard about and was wondering if anybody had any ideals or thoughts on how it's done.speed, distance from bottom,type of plug,etc. thanks, Joey

Pass Time · 11-18-2009, 11:55 AM

Stretch 30's and 25's about 4 kts or so. Any faster they may/will come up or turn severly. Watch your rod tips for maximum action and adjust speed. Calculate lure depth to be 5 to 10 ft off of the bottom (IE: 80 ft water, stretch 30, down rigger down 40 ft= roughly 10 from bottom)and just next to structure. We do thisaround the edges of the inshore public spots. Watch your machine for fish on the bottom and try to run the baits over them. Keep moving forward on a hook up to get the fish away from his home and then reel him in. Sometimes we will jerk on the other baits when we stop and entice another bite.

jlw1972 · 11-18-2009, 08:07 PM

thanks Pass TIme. thats what i plan to try on the next trip. Joey

11-17-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
jlw1972 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Minette, Al. Posts: 1,328	downriggers anybody ever troll plugs on downriggers for grouper. i've heard about and was wondering if anybody had any ideals or thoughts on how it's done.speed, distance from bottom,type of plug,etc. thanks, Joey __________________ Can't Get Right Roll Tide Joey

11-18-2009, 11:55 AM	#2
Pass Time Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 541	RE: downriggers Stretch 30's and 25's about 4 kts or so. Any faster they may/will come up or turn severly. Watch your rod tips for maximum action and adjust speed. Calculate lure depth to be 5 to 10 ft off of the bottom (IE: 80 ft water, stretch 30, down rigger down 40 ft= roughly 10 from bottom)and just next to structure. We do thisaround the edges of the inshore public spots. Watch your machine for fish on the bottom and try to run the baits over them. Keep moving forward on a hook up to get the fish away from his home and then reel him in. Sometimes we will jerk on the other baits when we stop and entice another bite.

11-18-2009, 08:07 PM	#3
jlw1972 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Minette, Al. Posts: 1,328	RE: downriggers thanks Pass TIme. thats what i plan to try on the next trip. Joey __________________ Can't Get Right Roll Tide Joey

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