As it gets hotter and hotter, grouper go deeper and deeper. The vast majority of grouper move offshore in search of cooler water and to find easy meals out deep where bait fish are plentiful. Groupers relate to structure, hiding in any crevices they can find, patiently waiting to ambush prey. Deep water area such as reefs, boat wrecks, and ledges are prime spots. Fishing heavy live bait rigs with pinfish or other lively baitfish is the go-to method. Be sure to have heavy-duty gear so you can pull fish out of cover quickly before they try to run your bait back to their hole.
Recommended Shimano tackle: • Shimano Tallus Blue Water casting rod • Shimano TYRNOS II lever drag reel • 80-pound PowerPro Maxcuatro Boat docks maybe one of the most overlooked spots come summer fishing, but these isolated structures are bass hotels! Most anglers fish docks by skipping wacky-rigged stick baits, but here are some additional tactics to improve your success. Learning to skip lures under docks with a baitcaster is a must, and using heavier line than you would on a spinning reel will give you additional power over fish and prevent bass from pulling your line into pilings.
When it comes to quality at the right price point Shimano has your needs covered. Shimano reels are made to hold up to the rigorous demands of both fresh and salt water fishing. Here are a few recommended reels that will suit your needs. These are the right reels for the job.
Features of the new Shimano Curado K
This coming week at ICAST, Shimano will announce the new Curado K, their best version yet of the popular reel series. It sports a slick, matte black look and insanely durable internals. But what is the real difference between the Curado K and the older generation Curado I? The short version is this: the Curado K is more powerful, more durable, and quieter, with better brakes and smoother gears. It's also more comfortable in your hand thanks to the more ergonomic body. Shimano engineers are working with the latest technology, to give you a technological advantage on the water. COMPACT BODY The most obvious difference between Curado models is the Curado K's matte black color, featuring Curado-inspired green accents on the spool and tension knob. Look a little closer and you'll see that the Curado K body is 10 percent smaller in both length and width, so it will be more comfortable to palm. MICROMODULE GEAR SYSTEM The MicroModule Gear is larger, with more but smaller teeth for a much smoother retrieve. The smaller teeth means the gears are in constant contact, resulting in extreme efficiency and the aforementioned smoothness. SVS INFINITY BRAKING The latest generation of SVS Infinity Braking allows for a wider adjustment with the brakes. The new design reduces vibration and maintenance, resulting in smoother and longer casts. SIDEPLATE UPDATES The new sideplate is now made of lighter and more rigid CI4+ material, with a more compact, ergonomic shape. Also, your B sideplate (palm side) is now attached to the reel for easy on-the-fly adjustments without having to worry about finding a safe place for it! HIGH SPEED GEAR RATIOS 8.5:1 gear ratio is made for anglers that need to pick up line fast. This is escpecially effective for flipping, topwaters, and jig fishing by allowing you the pick up slack quicker and catch up to fish. Need more variety in gear ratios for all kinds of techniques? Curado I was 5.5:1, 6.3:1, and 7.2:1 while Curado K is available in 6.2:1 for 26 inches per crank, 7.4:1 for 30 inches per crank, and 8.5:1 for 36 inches per crank. LONGER HANDLE The handles on the new Curado K are longer––45mm (90mm total) instead of 42mm. On the highest gear ratio, the handle goes up to 48mm which translates into pure cranking power. Curado K will be available this summer and retails for $179.99. Get more bang for your buck using PowerPro Maxcuatro. It’s 25 percent thinner than original PowerPro giving you longer casts and stronger line. |