Purpose built
snapper racks
make fishing so much easier Keeping rods level with the water line allows the fish to take line from the reel without loading the rod eliminating any resistance which could have the fish drop the bait.
What size rod do you need for snapper?
Rods: For general fishing a 6-10kg 7′ setup is ideal for snapper fishing from a boat although you’ll need something in a 15kg rating if chasing the really big ones From the rocks an 8′ rod in the 10-15kg range is ideal. Beach fishing will usually require something in the 12′ range loaded with 10kg.
What is the
best time
of day to catch snapper?
Best Times for Snapper Fishing Early morning and evening is the best time for snapper, since many fish feed at night and rely on
low light
for camouflage, especially in shallow water.
What is the best bait for pink snapper?
Snapper are fished most often on baits such as mulies, slimy mackerel, pilchard, squid and octopus The bait is often floated or lightly weighted in shallow waters or attached to larger fixed sinkers for fishing in deeper water. A burley trail is a
good idea-
try to drop some fish cubes down to the bottom.
How long should a
snapper leader
be?
The leader should be 60 lb test 6ft long with a 7/0 Owner Mutu Light hook or similar. As for the size of lead I like the lightest possible to be able to fish straight up and down in the current. A good rule of thumb is 1oz for every 1 ft of water.
What line should I use for snapper?
They all work, but talk to your tackle store expert when setting up the gear. Braid mostly breaks way higher than the stipulated strength, and the most important this is to use light line Braids as light as 3kg breaking strain will catch big fish. The most popular range is around 7kg braid, which is still paper thin.
How deep do you fish for snapper?
Where the Wild Fish Are. Red snappers are both deep water and shallow dwellers. You can find them at any depth between 30 and 200 feet , usually huddled by nearby protective structures. Favorite hot spots include piers, seawalls, and old wreckage.
What braid should I use for snapper?
Either 10 or 15lb braid is ideal for this situation. If you are primarily going to be fishing in deeper water, in areas where the tidal flow or current is quite strong, or simply for targeting XOS snapper around wrecks, scaling up to a heavier outfit may be necessary.
How much drag do you need for snapper?
Registered. My rule of thumb is pretty standard – like amaracfina – set the drag to about 1/3 the breaking strength of the line with the lever at the strike position.
Can you catch snapper on low tide?
Key bite periods for snapper will often coincide with the two hours before and after high and low tide however it’s worth fishing the entire cycle to get a feel for what will work best for the snapper in your particular waterway.
What size hooks for snapper?
Suicide hook patterns ranging from size 1/0 for pinkies, through to size 5/0 for large snapper are recommended. Best times would be early morning and evening although snapper can also be caught throughout the night. Medium-sized soft plastic lures in minnow or shad patterns are also very effective on snapper.
Does snapper like dirty water?
To target snapper from the shore, we’re actually looking for similar conditions to what we would when fishing inshore reefs. Dirty water, good tides, inshore structure and fishing dawn and dusk periods are all important factors when chasing snapper from the stones.
Can you catch snapper in dirty water?
You can catch fish in dirty water – so persist. 2. Fish will be less cautious under the cover of dirty water. If you can’t see them, they can’t see you.
What depth do snapper swim?
Snapper are commonly found in the depths of between 15 to 25 metres in larger bays, however, they can be found anywhere from 5 to 120 metres.
Is chicken a good bait for snapper?
The great thing about chicken is its flesh density and softness. It is very palatable to fish and its neutral taste means it can represent just about any food item in the water…. and this is where its real value comes in. Over the last couple of years I have experimented with chicken as bait.
What is the best rig for red snapper?
- The Three-Way Swivel – The most commonly used bottom rig, the three-way swivel combination, works best when you fish wrecks or rocky bottoms
- The Knocker Rig – Popular for hooking smaller snappers, the knocker rig is a good choice for fishing near wrecks or directly over reefs.
How much leader do you need for snapper?
Leader weights can vary from 20lb through to about 80lbs , however 40-60lb usually covers most situations. Light leaders are best, however snapper can have quite sharp teeth and can bite through leaders lighter than 40lb.
Do you need a leader for snapper?
Having a long leader is especially useful when lightly floating baits down the water column The longer the leader, the less chance of the fish seeing where it is connected to the swivel and main line. This also gives you more stretch once again for those powerful runs that the big snapper always do.
What Colour are snapper attracted to?
Pink often works well for snapper ! Bright pink is a consistent performer, but the reason for this is not obvious. As the light changes, so should lure colours.
What time of day is best to fish?
Fish generally prefer early morning and evening sun to the bright midday rays. In midday, the surface temperature of the water is also hotter, forcing the fish to move deeper.
How do you target snapper from the beach?
During incoming tides, the water is both moving and getting deeper, and these are the best feeding conditions of red snapper. I suggest starting your fishing trip right after low tide and be there during the whole incoming tide Things will get better as you move to the high tide.
References
https://www.completeangler.co.nz/index.php?route=blog/blog&blog_id=24
http://fishingmonthly.com.au/articles/display/10284
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192831196717
https://www.ottostackleworld.com.au/hook-em-snapper-rack