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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Mads Soendergaard on May 07, 2011, 07:34:37 PM

Title: Large groupers
Post by: Mads Soendergaard on May 07, 2011, 07:34:37 PM

Hi

Does anyone here have experience jigging for large groupers, 40kgs+ in 40-80 meters of water. I expect that getting them away from the bottom will be the "hard job".

/Mads

Title: Re: Large groupers
Post by: Andrew Cox on May 09, 2011, 10:18:05 PM

I have targeted these fish in slightly deeper water around 100-120m, they can be stopped but only if the angler has the correct gear and is up to the job.

Title: Re: Large groupers
Post by: Mads Soendergaard on May 10, 2011, 06:24:53 AM

Hi Andrew

That sounds interesting, what tackle did you use?

/Mads

Title: Re: Large groupers
Post by: Andrew Cox on May 10, 2011, 11:19:50 AM

We are using specialist jigging gear reels made by Jigging Master and rods by Jigging Master or Jigstar, we prefer to use overhead reels with a low ratio and plenty of drag as it is easier to get these larger fish of the bottom, 80lb braid minimum but 100lb is more suited with around 130lb leaders, I will reply to your PM now.

Cheers Coxy