How To Make A DEEP DROP GROUPER RIG

[@pakde8002]

Easy peasy. Now the next question and suggestion for following up this tutorial is: 1. what kind of rod and reel set-up 2. mainline type and weight 3. leader type and weight 4. leader to mainline connection And it goes to reason you're going to have to do a practical application video as well. I'm guessing at 500 to 800 feet you're not anchoring your small saltwater craft so are we mainly talking charter or party boat fishing? I'll wait for the answers in subsequent videos (fingers crossed)

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leading into the sequel of this video. Yes there will be more to come... However, here's a start of deep dropping, a video I did probably close to 6 - 8 months ago on deep drop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2KUp6yHl7mXh7s But, let me answer some of your questions, and yes there will be a hands-on episode soon about it: 1. setup is a Daiwa Tanacom 1000 and a 7 foot Tanacom bent butt rod. This setup is made for deep dropping and trolling. 2. Mainline is 70 pound test braid. 700 yards of it. 3. there is a 50 foot top shot oof 60 pound test monofilament attached to a 300 pound test swivel. 4. top shot is attached to main line with an Alberto knot. Then the rig in this video is attached to that swivel. Thanks again for always being here and making the channel move forward. Sincerely. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@ronmelton9706]

Great tutorial Heath! If I am dropping that deep, my old arms would need an electric reel....🙂

[@pakde8002]

I hear ya! Imagine getting skunked and having to crank up a five pound sash weight from 200 yards. Oh mah gerd.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and giving me a good chuckle. The small weights (less than 2 pounds) it's realistic to go to 500 or 600 and hand crank with a gear ratio of 4:1, but it will make you a bit sore. The bigger deeper stuff, yea.... you do need an electric. Daiwa Tanacom 1000... that's what I've got for those days. Always great hearing from you and having your support for the channel. Definitely couldn't get this done without you. Sincerely, thank you. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@adalfdrippler460]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing can you make vids on the daiwa tanacom

[@cl89521]

Awesome, once again! Thanks for the knowledge, Heath! Regards to the Fam, and fist bump to the GrouperSlayer. I'm sure he'll kill them too. Take Care Buddy!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hi Chuck, thanks a million for watching. Oh boy, will Avi ever have fun doing some deep dropping for big grouper. He'll get to play with the electric reel, that I'm sure he'll love. Avi graduated high school yesterday, so we've had a busy but great week. Avi says "Hi Chuck". Can't thank you enough for always being here, sincerely. Hope all is well with you and your family. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@cl89521]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Congrats to Avi! You raised a fine man, Heath! Kudos to you and his Mom!

[@BreezeLifeTV]

Great information. New to deep dropping

[@naturalmystics-kd9vt]

Thank you I didn't know that there were sleeve swivel thank you

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

Nice video, I never caught a grouper but would like to. Actually did some fishing at a private pond, lost the biggest fish of my life, 30 pound carp. Managed to land a nice 15 pound one. But it’s always the one that got away is the best story

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hi Alex, definitely the one that gets away. We always remember that and kick ourselves forever, until we lose the next one. Yes, grouper are a spectacular catch, but they can be elusive, especially since they are governed by seasonal harvesting restrictions. A 15 pound carp is still a monster. Always great hearing from you and having your support for the channel. Sincerely, can't thank you enough. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@johnharrison5615]

Thanks, Heath. Excellent content, as usual!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some awesome feedback. I really enjoy sharing what I know sometimes the stuff may seem redundant but it's the details that count. Thanks again for all your support I couldn't do this without you. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, I never saw a "sleeve swivel" before. That's really cool. I need to get some. I always used a 3 way swivel that required 2 knots. I always learn something from your videos. Hope the family's well. Say "Hi" to the "Fish Slayer" and the "Fishing Girls." It's been raining up here for the last 4 days but should be clearing tomorrow. Hope you have good weather. Take care and good luck, Mickey

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hi Mickey, thanks for always being here to watch and share. I always look forward to hearing from you. Oh boy do those sleeve swivels make life easy. I used to loathe 3 way swivels... then I came across these. What a game changer. So they do 2 things... 1. they eliminate tying multiple knots like you said. 2. they allow your to bait spin naturally around the trunk line as it drops, thus, helping avoid line twist. Avi and the girls say "Hi". Avi graduated High School yesterday, so we've had an eventful week. Hope your weather clears up sooner than later. Rain for days can be a bummer. Hope all is well with you and your family. Talk to you on Sunday. Take care :)

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, Congratulations to Avi. High school graduation is the first step to being an adult. Work, college or trade school is a new adventure. You start to stand on you're own and make your way in the world. I worked for a year, after graduation and then went into the Navy. I was a mechanic on F-8 Crusader fighter jets. Good luck this week, Mickey

[@AXEFUZZER75]

a good video n tutorial sir..thank you

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@hapaboy65m87]

mahalo for da knowledge

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a boat load for watching and being here to share some positivity for the channel. Truly couldn't get this done without you. The ocean is for us to share, just like this info.... Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@hapaboy65m87]

Heath you have an awesome channel. You are a great teacher . keep it going brah.

[@brandonstill7229]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@hasanahmed77]

Wow nice buddy

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and being to support the channel. I truly appreciate you helping make this happen. And it's always a pleasure hearing from you. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

They Sure sell 48-64 Bell Sinkers. Marine FLEA market a guy makes them. Great Video

[@craigapperley3221]

I also sell 96oz size

[@mudshark412]

Thank You again and one for the algo Gestapo

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and always giving me a good laugh. I haven't heard that word in ages. I think the more algorithm friendly title would have been "Best ever DEEP DROP RIG for catching Giant Deep Sea FISH | How to catch A PB Grouper" but then, I would click baiting I think.... Oh well... I'll stick with what it is, slow & steady wins the race. Thanks again for all you do for the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@jeremysilcox9362]

Could you do some more on bump trolling with live or dead bait near shore and slightly off shore?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and put it in a great request. I will definitely put it on my to do list as there are going to be several major changes coming into formatting and location of where we are fishing in the up-and-coming months. Thanks again for all your support I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@KenJagodzinski]

Hi Heath, I love your videos. I'm going on a 4-day long haul trip to Pulley Ridge (Shallow - not electric reels) in July 2023 on the American Patriot. American Red Snapper will be a focus. Do you have any videos that can help me prepare for this trip - both tackle and technique? Thanks in advance, Ken Jag.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Unfortunately no I don't. I've never fished red snapper. Usually the charters website can inform you of what bait and gear you should acquire before the trip. If not give them a call. I'm sure they'll answer your questions. Good luck and tight lines

[@gonefishing4929]

In one of your other great videos you demonstrated how to rig a ballyhoo with a double "J " hook tandem set up using wire leader, can I also rig same set up using monofilament line as my leader?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Yes, you can most definitely rig ballyhoo with mono and double hooks. Here's a link to the episode where I go over in detail how to make the rig you're looking for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inutcomGpsmHZq8 Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Does that light help alot

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Yep. You need it or more than likely you won't get any bites. It's dark down there.

[@gerardamitranno8837]

If I am fishing only 80-100 ft would I still use the strobe light .? Good stuff with crimping !

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a good question. At that depth, I would not use the light. It's really just an attractant for down deep, and even then you don't necessarily need it. Hope this answers your question. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@BassPlayerExtra300S]

Heath, how are you connecting this rig to your main line?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

With a 300 lb test ball bearing swivel

[@jimdrechsel3611]

Thank you Heath. Would you have a suggested source buy tackle you create? Most bait shops don’t have the rig parts or are not so good with stocking items. Is there an online source for one stop shopping? Those pliers too?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. There's a great tackle shop in my area that has some specific items that I like to get from them but like you said sometimes they're hard to come by in those places. I'm always scaring the internet for good places a few of them that I have found are tackledirect.com, jygprofishing.com, spro.com.... I also use outlets like Amazon and eBay. AFM products are great finds too. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel I truly am sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines ;)

[@jimdrechsel3611]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thank you Heath!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Also in the description text of every video I put up I give links to all of the equipment jigs hooks whatever I'm using in the video as best I can.

[@mroase4273]

What do you use for the main line attached to the rig?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. here's a run down of my setup: rod & reel - is a Daiwa Tanacom 1000 on a 7 foot Tanacom bent butt rod. Spooled with 700 yards of 70 pound test braid. There is a 50 foot top shot of 60 pound test monofilament leader that is attached with an Alberto Knot to the mainline. Then the 300 pound test swivel.... finally the rig you see in this video. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@bringit3164]

Hey I have a quick question, do you recommend this kind of setup for 120-200 feet with lighter weight ofcourse? Or should I just use a knocker rig? Thanks in advance 😊

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Personally, this rig is overkill for the depth you are questioning. That depth, I would go with a fish finder rig with about a 20 to 30 foot leader and a 2 ounce sinker... Or of course if you're more comfortable with the knocker, that'll be just as effective. Hope this answers your question. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@ricks2907]

Thanks Heath. Bad new in my family. My sons daughter died. 2 weeks old and about 1 pound. Two days after my birthday. Send a prayer to Jordan and Ashley. I put up a go fund me video on my channel. Thanks again Ricky 💃🕺🏼🎶🐈‍⬛🎸

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

That's devastating news. I'm truly sorry. My heart sank when I read this. We are keeping Jordan and Ashley in our hearts and prayers. Nothing can be worse than losing a child, unimaginable pain. Please stay strong for your family. Take care :(

[@jeffrogala9038]

I'm a rookie, are the crimps a lot stronger than knots?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. No, crimps are not stronger than knots, the are equally as strong as each other... However, there is a time to use crimps, and a time to use knots. Here's a link to episode where I go over the decision making process of Knots VS Crimps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn-Vd4inaclre5I This should help clarify the difference and reasoning why you use either connectors. Hope it helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. I truly appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@es6657]

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[@michaelheppner5204]

Why not do a double drop rig with the leader with no hardware?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Yes, I do that sometimes, especially when I'm targeting blue line tilefish, I'll do 2 hooks and fasten them with dropper loops. Here's a link to the episode where I show how to make that rig, if you're interested in watching it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO1eZWFe9eer7c Just as effective, however, sometimes, folks feel more secure using bigger, heftier gear. Hope this answers your question. Thanks again for your support of the channel, I truly appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)