How-To — Sand Dab Series

We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Ross Gallagher to discuss jigging for grouper on the fall bite with the Hogy 5" Flounder in Florida. Here's what we found out...   Capt. Ross Gallagher Website: http://theintrepidangler.com/Instagram: @theintrepidanglerFacebook: The Intrepid Angler With the near shore migration of keeper sized Gag grouper getting underway, now is the time for small boat owners to have the opportunity to target these fish that can be out of reach during much of the summer. I’ve been fishing large style soft baits long enough for grouper that I can leave the dock with out any frozen or...

TECHNIQUE Vertical Jigging for cobia suspended over structure is an effective way to pin-point target finicky fish as you can use your fish finder to dial in the depths they are holding and focus the jigs right in their zone. OUTFIT My setup for vertical jigging consists of a 6′ 6″ heavy action Shimano Trevalla jigging rod, Shimano Sargosa 8000, and 65 pound power pro braided line. The light weight and strength of this setup allow for near effortless fishing all day. Another advantage of braid is that it’s lack of stretch increases hook up ratios as the hook is...