The Future Rod, Reel, & Bait For Grouper & Snapper Fishing???
- By: Joseph Simonds
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This episode might just flip everything you’ve believed about offshore fishing. Joe and Luke recap their 20-hour trip 150+ miles offshore where lures—yes, lures—outperformed live bait.
Here’s what you ‘ll see in this episode:
- The exact glow lure that crushed it at night
- Why a sensitive inshore rod was better than bulky offshore gear
- How Luke avoided snags and saved money with a weedless setup
- Tips for covering more water and increasing strikes
- The Smart Fishing Spots layers that help you find fish fast
🎣 Mentioned in this episode:
- Rod: Slot Machine Medium Heavy Rod
- Reel: Saltist MQ 4000
- Line: J-Braid 8 Grand – 30 lb
- Leader: Ande Mono – 40 lb
- Lure (Night): Prawn USA OG (Glow) rigged on 2oz Hoss Weedless Football
- Lure (Day): Prawn USA OG (Natural) rigged on 2oz Hoss Weedless Football
- Scent: Saltwater Slam Scent
Conclusion
Whether you’re heading nearshore, offshore, or just planning your summer strategy, this episode is packed with tactical advice and gear tips.
Test it for yourself—and don’t be surprised if you end up converting from bait to lures for good.
Have you ever tried lures instead of live bait offshore? What worked (or didn’t) for you?
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- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish ever trip
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- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Super video and information. I can say that probably eighty percent of the bait I use since joining Salt Strong is artificial, mostly slam shady. Love it.Thanks and Tight Lines!!! 🎣🎣🎣
As a new member, I just wanna say I am so glad to be part of salt Strong. The information and education that is out there is great. I fished a lot deep-sea fishing on charter boat boats. Recently been doing a lot of flats fishing and learned so much from a lot of people in this group giving feedback. Love the video.
Great info. I’ve ordered the 3/4 – 1oz jig heads. Can’t wait to try them
Luke, did you use backing on your reel or straight braid due to the depth you were fishing?
Great information- well done!
Intriguing presentation. Believable too, since were plenty of witnesses! Luke, I realize this was offshore, have you had the same experience nearshore (i.e. reefs/ledges within 10 miles of shore)? And, do you have some video footage?
P.S. I recently bought a medium Slot Machine rod – Just bought a second. I won’t claim I catch more fish with it, but I will claim that it way more pleasurable fishing with it over any other rod I own! Never realized there would be such a difference!
Awesome presentation
I can only imagine or try to feel what Luke was feeling when he was catching all those big fish against the other guys with their top-notch bait. yeah Luke!
I go home to Panama City Fl every year for a week for Red snapper, gags, Scamp and triggers and hopefully some big mangroves. I have good luck with the prawns on shallow water rigs, Your set up will be my 1st drop in deep water next month, ordering those 2 Oz right now.
Thanks for the info and keep up the good work
Great video Luke and Joe. I’m leaving San Antonio tomorrow morning for three days fishing inshore/nearshore in and around Port Aransas, TX. After this video, I’m looking forward to trying your tactics and similar tackle for bottom fishing in 40 to 50 feet of water.