If you are targeting grouper, there are a few things to consider when selecting fishing lures. While any lure can be effective in the right situation, some lures work better than others for tempting these notoriously wary fish. Here is what you need to know about choosing fishing lures for grouper.
Choose Right Fishing Lures For Grouper
When fishing for grouper, there are different things to think about. You want to make sure that you have the right kind of equipment and also choose the right lures. Once you choose the right type of equipment and lures, then you can use them in many different kinds of areas to catch the fish.
In order to catch grouper fish, it’s important to choose the right fishing lures. How to do it correctly? Before going fishing, you should carefully read instructions for use of a particular type of rubber lure and jig with a lead head. This will help you understand how exactly they work and what they are most suitable for.
Here is a list of types of lures that work great for grouper fishing.
Popping Cork
The first type of lure that you should use for grouper is a popping cork. A popping cork will make sounds when it is in the water which will attract your fish to it. To make the popping sound, simply pull up on the line slightly and then let it fall slowly back down through the water. You should do this about every 5 seconds or so.
To make it harder to work with, you can tie a swivel and hook on your line above the popping cork and then attach another leader and swivel and hook to that for added protection from getting hung up on your equipment. Popping corks are also great because they have a bunch of other uses as well. Not only can you use them for catching grouper but many different kinds of fish.
Jig
Another type of lure that will work great for grouper is a jig. You want to choose the right color though because the color choices do matter when fishing. One specific color that you should choose is a light blue jig. Make sure that you have some sort of weight on your jig as well so that it has more resistance when being trolled through the water.
You want to tinker with the color selection for this particular type of lure because one specific color might not be correct for all areas where the grouper are located. When you use the light blue jig, make sure that you use it in an area where there is not a lot of water movement or current. You can rig this lure on just about any type of rod and reel combination that you have available to you.
Plastic grubs
Another great type of lure for grouper are plastic grubs. Plastic grubs come in many different colors and you should choose one that is similar to the surroundings or area that you are fishing in. The grub should be about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch long and has a single hook on it. To give your grub more action in the water, try pinching down a bubble on each side of it.
You can also rig this type of grub on a popping cork or even on your main line just underneath the weight that you are using. Use the grubs when fishing in an area where there is not much current and if there are any weeds present, try cutting off some of them to make it easier for the lure to move around.
There are many different types of lures that you can use for grouper but these are 3 great ones to use. If you have used other types of lures in the past, then try using these 3 and see if they work for you too. Once you choose your lure type, then head out into the water and try your luck at catching one of these great fish.
What size lures do grouper like?
The size of lure you use can make or break your fishing trip and this holds equally for all types of fish like bluefish and tuna as well as grouper. Generally speaking, most people use lures that are too small and it’s a common misconception that bigger is better. In most cases, but not with grouper as the smaller the better.
This is because a small size lure will have a more erratic action and thereby appear more natural to a feeding grouper. Remember how we said that some people use chunks of bait on the bottom? These lures are often weight jigs or metal jigs which are designed to fall vertically or with very little action. A big lure will plop down on the bottom and act like an injured animal which is not the best way to attract a grouper’s attention.
On the other hand, it can be hard to tell if you’re using too small of lures as most people don’t pay enough attention to the action of the lure. One way of checking is to look for “flashes” on your line which are created when a fish strikes your lure. If you’re not getting any flashes then chances are that your lures simply aren’t small enough and you could probably use smaller ones.
What color lures do grouper like?
If you are fishing around grouper that feed on smaller fish, it can be helpful to use a lure with less pronounced coloring because this makes them less visible to their prey, which could spook them.
On the other hand, lures with strong coloring might be more attractive for fish that feed on animals like crabs or squids instead of smaller fish.
It’s also helpful to consider how deep you are fishing when choosing colors for your bait. At greater depths, the water pressure can change the way color is reflected.
If you are fishing deeper than 150 feet, it’s helpful to use lures with bright or white patterns so they are visible in deeper water where there isn’t as much sunlight to reflect off of them.
However, if you are fishing at shallower depths you can opt for darker colors because these won’t reflect as much sunlight and will be less visible to migratory fish species.
Remember that depending on the species of grouper you catch, they might prefer a specific color or pattern. However, having a variety of colors in your tackle box is never a bad idea when fishing one of these popular game fish.
Conclusion
Grouper is a popular saltwater fish, and fishing grouper is an enjoyable pastime. There’s more to catching grouper than just throwing out your line and waiting, you need the right lures! Choosing good lure colors will help attract the attention of these big sea creatures and increase your chances of reeling one in. If you’re interested in learning how to do this like a pro, read our article on selecting the perfect color combinations for different types of water!