My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by Pedro » Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:54 am

Thanks for providing that info B2f.
Always curious to know how successful people go about their business.

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by Born2fish » Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:02 pm

Pedro wrote:Thanks for providing that info B2f.
Always curious to know how successful people go about their business.
Happy to help mate

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by Born2fish » Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:04 pm

smile0784 wrote:What sort of rigs are wprking best for you?
Have ur main line then swivel then say 20 15 lb leader sizes 1 or 2 ball sinker running up and down ur leader to ur hooks

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by Born2fish » Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:05 pm

Wolly Bugger wrote:Thanks Phil, I have made this topic sticky as it is a worthwhile contribution.
All good bud

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by Born2fish » Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:05 pm

smile0784 wrote:For sure. With tips like this i mite have a chance
Good luck bud hopefully u get a few

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by Gummysmasher » Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:10 pm

If you can could you take me through your ppb and wpb set ups and the variations, I've hooked big fish but only to loose them half way, cheers

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by bowl » Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:24 pm

Gummysmasher wrote:If you can could you take me through your ppb and wpb set ups and the variations, I've hooked big fish but only to loose them half way, cheers
Probably hook type,
You run circle hooks b2fis?????

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by slinga » Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:25 pm

Born2fish wrote:Hey guys ive been flooded inboxes for last two seasons people asking my what do i do when snapper fishing. To have so many successful trips.
Now i aint saying this is the only way or best way to fish for reds but its what works for me.
My advice as fellows
1 sunrise or sun set
2 good water temp (14.5 to 20c)
3 when eva possible tide change (if you can time a tide change with tip 1)
4 Brom (air pressure ) above 1014
5 if fishing at night fish shallow (under 7m)
6 freshest bait possible (not servo sh*t)
7 burley hard (i mean burley hard )
8 stay away from the crowds (fish on ur own
9 fish light as possible (rod reels and line class)
10 if fishing middle of the day ( tide change is a must) (and deep)
11 have a spred of baits ( mix them up different baits)
12 sound fish look for single fish i find this has been best
13 October to December (peak) jan to march (2nd run)
I hope this help fellow these and i hope this helps you get a fish of a life time
Tip 12 is probably the most valuable. Invest the time and money into a decent sounder.

Regarding that, don't search for Xmas trees on your sounder. Search for 1 solid mark on the bottom and park the boat 20m short of it.
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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by Hydroman » Tue Nov 21, 2017 5:13 pm

Can you please explain 12? I normally (and I am definitely no expert!!) wait until I see a school and dont stop if I just sound up a single snapp. Are you saying its best to stop when you see a single snapp?

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Re: My tips and tricks to snapper fishing

Post by smile0784 » Tue Nov 21, 2017 6:27 pm

Born2fish wrote:
smile0784 wrote:What sort of rigs are wprking best for you?
Have ur main line then swivel then say 20 15 lb leader sizes 1 or 2 ball sinker running up and down ur leader to ur hooks
Ok ill try that thanks

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