How I jig grouper. - Page 2

ksong · 08-03-2008, 09:16 AM

I think it depends on the skill of anglers to use 60 lbs rod for jewfish.
I don't recommend 60 lbs rods for jewfish for average fishermen.
The composite GUSA rods are great for live bait fishing.

I have been experimenting acid wrapped rods for years and my conclusion is the spiral wrapped rods definitely reduce the wobbling problmes of big reels.
I talked with a professional grouper fisherman in NC yesterday and he intends to build 5 - 6 grouper rods acid wrapped after he experimenting it.

Capt Richie · 08-03-2008, 09:39 AM

Thanks Ksong..
I have boated Jewfish to 90lbs with a St Croix 20-40 with a Avet MX..I like to fish on the light side..I leaning towards the acid wrap..I just havent had the time to test it out yet..
The Wahoo Jr-c is more than enough rod for me..

spineyman · 08-03-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ksong

I like to use 7' - 8' rod for grouper jigging.
I can not jig like young, energetic jigfishermen for Japanese style jigging with short rods as my body can not allow me to do it anymore. I plan to jig even slower with short rods especially after I saw Jerry took helicoptor.

You might saw Dave Irving jig with Jigging Master short rod on the Big E trip.
He is as good as any jig fisherman with Japanese style jigging.
I'll send you copies of jigging DVD by Jigging Master AG guys when I get them, but don't try to copy them as your body is not young either.

I would like a copy also. I am not young but I jig like shimano video all day. Also what reels are you guys using for jigging?

paul708 · 08-03-2008, 10:08 AM

great video kil
i like that long rod also
i hope to give it a try down there after tuna up here

spineyman · 08-03-2008, 04:29 PM

KSong: What color and size jig have you found to be most effective?

ksong · 08-03-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spineyman

KSong: What color and size jig have you found to be most effective?

When I am not sure about colors on bucktails, I start with white. There are only two color of diamond jigs. Chrome and gold. Both are working as I don't see any difference.

spineyman · 08-03-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ksong

When I am not sure about colors on bucktails, I start with white. There are only two color of diamond jigs. Chrome and gold. Both are working as I don't see any difference.

Do you not use the butterfly jig?

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08-03-2008, 09:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,418	I think it depends on the skill of anglers to use 60 lbs rod for jewfish. I don't recommend 60 lbs rods for jewfish for average fishermen. The composite GUSA rods are great for live bait fishing. I have been experimenting acid wrapped rods for years and my conclusion is the spiral wrapped rods definitely reduce the wobbling problmes of big reels. I talked with a professional grouper fisherman in NC yesterday and he intends to build 5 - 6 grouper rods acid wrapped after he experimenting it.

08-03-2008, 09:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
Capt Richie Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 90	Thanks Ksong.. I have boated Jewfish to 90lbs with a St Croix 20-40 with a Avet MX..I like to fish on the light side..I leaning towards the acid wrap..I just havent had the time to test it out yet.. The Wahoo Jr-c is more than enough rod for me..

08-03-2008, 04:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
spineyman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fishing out of Destin Posts: 139	KSong: What color and size jig have you found to be most effective?

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