How To Rig a Rod for Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack

Learn how pros rig their tackle in order to target large bottom fish like snapper, grouper, and amberjack. Bottom rigs like this one are ideal for fishing natural bottom as well as artificial reefs and wrecks. See more videos by subscribing to this page.
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[@isaacperez8467]

You are a beast .. never seen someone tie knots that quickly and efficiently

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Lol... just years of practice. Thanks for watching!! 💪

[@mldowjr08]

Great video!!! I watch hours and hours of vlogs and I really enjoyed this one... It is definitely at the top!!!

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Don’t forget to subscribe for future videos.

[@ilovemessiandronaldo5951]

Capt thanks for the awesome lesson. ✊🏾

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Carles Williams Thank you for watching. Now you just gotta go catch a few. Tight Lines, Capt. O

[@jward9637]

A lot of good advice there Capt.O!! Thank you!!

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

👋👋

[@minibar7165]

Very nice/detailed video, Capt. Muniz, thanks !!!

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Thank you! 👍

[@rea8755]

Thank you Captain!

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@joemueller8959]

Love it!!! Thanks Orlando!

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Joe Mueller Glad you liked it. Hope to keep them coming. Gotta go fishing soon!!!

[@charlieoneal6865]

How long is the line to the sinker? does it get hung up alot while drifting? Use this rig for drifting and anchored or just drifting? Great video Capt!!!

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

@@charlieoneal6865 Hello. Sorry for the slow reply (missed the questions when you posted it.) I normally make the line from the swivel to the sinker about 2'-3'. The rig can snag the bottom especially if you're not careful. If you are drifting, it is important to watch your bottom machine and watch the rod tip for signs that the sinker is dragging the bottom. Just reel it up a few times to compensate. Finally, the rig can be used both anchored or while drifting. Thanks for watching.

[@santayanajewelrystorecoral9251]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Very useful!!!

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

👍👍👍

[@victorizquierdo2901]

Yea

[@perrysnopeep]

Nice work Capt.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Thanks! 👍

[@mldowjr08]

Great explanation!!!

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Thanks again for watching! 💪

[@jorgegudas1536]

Nice good explanation only the best capt

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Thank you Sir! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@viz38]

Thank you bro.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

You're welcome!

[@precicorona6586]

Thanks for the advice goin on deap sea fishing charter this Wednesday

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Good Luck! 👍👍👍

[@precicorona6586]

@@CaptOrlandoMuniz thanks subscribed to your channel are you in the Galveston area?

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

@@precicorona6586 Down in Miami

[@billclinton94]

great video

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

👍👍👍

[@ZackJFishingandOutdoors]

The only thing I worry about is kinks in the leader material wrapping it on the reel or even on a spinning reel where the leader bends around top eye a few ft from the hook

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

💯💯💯

[@jcelcaballo3192]

great video...the lighting angle of the camera didnt allow me get a great view but nonthelesss, learned a lot

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Thank You!

[@TheEastbourneFisherman]

Mantap - Sweet channel keep up the good work

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

The Eastbourne Fisherman Thank You!

[@caddisfly84]

Is there advantage to the weight sliding along the main line because you’ve attached it using a swivel (and dropper line)? I’ve always attached via a loop that affixes the weight to the main line.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

In my experience, they both work especially with long leaders. Tight Lines, Capt. O

[@michaeldensen4419]

Great vid. How much of a dropper to the sinker swivel do you like?

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Great question! I normally use 2’ - 3’. 👍

[@bobli9267]

Don't see any advantage of inches versus feet since it is just the sinker attached to the swivel to put weight?

[@Strankon]

I’ve always been told to never hook a live bait through both lips, you are essentially restricting their ability to breath by opening and closing their mouth to force water over their gills.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Maybe, but until we can ask the fish, it will be impossible to know for sure. I can only tell you what works for me. Over the years I’ve caught 1000’s of fish this way. In my opinion, the only thing that works better is bridling the bait. You can check out my video on this topic. Thanks again for watching and hopefully subscribing. Tight Lines, Capt. O

[@jimdrechsel3611]

Very instructional. Is the long leader to attract larger fish that are smart? I have caught keeper grouper with only a couple feet of leader. With the long leader is it a problem preventing the grouper from taking you into the rocks or holes? Thank you. Keep them coming.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Hello Jim. The longer leaders is primarily for mutton snapper (usually leader shy). You could get away with a shorter leader for grouper. It also can vary with the location you are fishing and type of bottom. Tight Lines, Capt. O

[@jimdrechsel3611]

@@CaptOrlandoMuniz thank you for the response. What’s the idea of doubling up the end of the main line? I noticed you did that for both mono and braid. Thank you for sharing. Very helpful.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Just makes a stronger connection! I normally use a spider hitch or bimini twist.

[@jward9637]

Bimini can be a bit involved on a pitching deck. Both are great knots.

[@garylopez1950]

Hey capt great video Quick question how many ft of line for the sinker do you use ?

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Hey Gary, I use 2’ - 3’. Don’t think there is any advantage to using more. Tight Lines, Capt. O

[@bobli9267]

@@CaptOrlandoMuniz Why not just attach the sinker to the swivel with a loop that is only inches away?

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

@@bobli9267 It’s a small detail and mostly a matter of preference. This system has worked well for me. Tight Lines, Capt. O

[@bobli9267]

@@CaptOrlandoMuniz I suppose if you were bouncing the rig off the floor then having a few feet would keep the hook line off the ground.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

@@bobli9267 Yes. If you hang the bottom you can break the lead off without having to re tie the entire rig.

[@denegra]

Silly question.. .but with a 30 ft leader attached to the swivel. What do you do when the swivel reaches the surface? Just hand line the fish the rest of the way? Seems excecesive.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Unfortunately, that is the how it’s usually done. In the future, I’ll probably make a video showing how to make a wind on leader that allows you to detach the sinker and reel the fish right to the boat. 😉 Thanks, Capt. O

[@cvp7642]

Just join your mono or flouro to your main line. I use an Alberto knot to do this . i dont like all that jewelry on my line.

[@vanessacruz168]

Buenos días orlando donde puedo comprar el rollo grande de fluorocarbon de ( vanish 50 lb) gracias

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Buena pregunta. Ese rollo lo compré atravez de un amigo. Creo que se consigue en Cudjoe Sales en los cayos pero no estoy 100% seguro.

[@sea_clicks]

That daiwa reel what model paired with rod? Please...I'm a newbie here.thanks

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Not sure I understand the question.

[@rukeshpechia]

What size hook do you use for groupers?

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

richard pechia I normally used a 5/0 or 6/0. It mostly depends on the size of the bait that I’m using. Let me know if you have any other questions. Tight Lines, Capt. O

[@jonsmith9708]

What size sinkers

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Hello Jon. It all depends on depth and current. I normally use between 16-24 oz. Use enough to keep your line straight up and down (vertical). Tight Lines, Capt. O

[@bigrich6750]

I couldn’t really see what you were doing.

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

😮

[@ahsrafmedical8093]

Can't see what u r doing

[@CaptOrlandoMuniz]

Sorry! Hoping to do something similar in the near future. 🤞