Standard 4-6kg spin tackle loaded with 20-30lb braid is ideal when targeting snapper in water from 30-50m.
What kind of line do you use for snapper?
The traditional monofilament line is still the most popular for regular bottom fishing and casting stray-line baits, while braid definitely reigns supreme when it comes to working lures.
What is the best size hook for snapper fishing?
Size 7/0 to 8/0 for larger reds and 4/0 to 6/0s for smaller fish is good starting point.
How heavy is a snapper line?
Fishing techniques and tackle
Pinkies can be caught on 3-4 kg line however large snapper will require 6-10 kg line. Running or paternoster rigs can be used and sinker weight will depend on desired casting distance or currents.
What size reel is best for snapper?
Spinning reels from medium to large 4000-10000 are suitable for catching snapper and kingfish. A medium 4000 size reel is great for inshore lure fishing, while a large 10000 size spinning reel is better suited to fishing with bait for bigger kingfish and northern species like red emperor and coral trout.
What lb line should I use for snapper?
20-30lb
Standard 4-6kg spin tackle loaded with 20-30lb braid is ideal when targeting snapper in water from 30-50m.
How much drag do I need for snapper?
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.
Do you have to use circle hooks for snapper?
Federal regulations require that fishermen use only non-stainless steel circle hooks when fishing natural baits for red snapper. Artificial baits can have J-hooks.
How long should a snapper leader be?
At one time, 15 feet of leader was considered excessive. Today, for mutton snapper in particular, leaders between 40 and 80 feet are the norm.
What month is best for snapper?
When is the best time to catch Snapper? The most ideal time to target snapper is between late spring and early summer. (October and December) This is due to the shift in seasons. Larger schools of snapper move closer in shore, into channels and harbours for more balanced water temperatures.
What months are best for snapper fishing?
When is snapper fishing season? A: August to April. The main snapper fishing season begins in August (offshore), or in September in the bays (Western Port and Port Phillip), but snapper can be caught in winter.
What is the difference between a 3000 and 4000 reel?
But there is not much difference between the sizing of the 3000 versus the 4000. The body frames appear to be the exact same size and there is only a fraction of an ounce difference in weight. If line capacity is important to you, then the 4000 size reel may be the best fit.
What is a 2500 size reel good for?
Reel size 2500 is also on the smaller end, and like the size 1000, it is best suited for light lure fishing tactics like drop shotting, spinning, or jagging. An increased number means that the spool and line capacity are slightly larger than the size 1000 spinning reel.
What does 6000 mean on a fishing reel?
Medium
Large Spinning Reels. 6000 to 30,000
| Reel Size | Mono Strength | Braid Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 6000 Medium | 12-18lb (5-8kg) | 12-30lb (5-13kg) |
| 7000 medium | 14-20lb (6-9kg) | 15-40lb (7-18kg) |
| 8000 Medium-heavy | 15-25lb (7-12kg) | 20-50lb (9-23kg) |
| 9000 Medium-heavy | 20-25lb (9-12kg) | 20lb-60lb (9-27kg) |
Is braided line good for bottom fishing?
Reasons why straight braid isn’t good ANYTIME for bottom fishing on ANY boat: Braid has no stretch – this means it doesn’t give when the fish is fighting so it’s very easy for the fish to spit the hook half way up when they start swimming up with you with their mouths open to shake the hook (mostly snapper do this)
What do you use red snapper in?
Pogies, squid, and cigar minnows are readily available and frequently used Red Snapper bait. For larger fish in general, live Pinfish and Tomtate ( a.k.a. Ruby Red Lips) also work well. Many experienced Gulf Coast anglers swear that Bonita strips make the best bait for Red Snappers.
What should my drag be set to?
For best results, the drag setting should be able at the point where the line holds a third to half of its weight before moving (e.g., a 20-pound line should not move until the hook holds seven to ten pounds).
How do you know what your drag is set to?
Learn the breaking strength for your line.
This will tell you what your optimum drag should be. Drag should always be no more than 25 percent of your your breaking strength’s resistance. To figure drag, simply divide your breaking strength by 4. The result is what your drag should be set at.
What weight fly rod for snapper?
A 4- or 5-weight fly rod equipped with a clear sink-tip line and a 7-foot leader tapered to 8-pound test fluorocarbon is needed, especially if water is clear.
What size hooks for red snapper?
10/0-11/0 hooks work well for snapper, and larger 12/0-13/0 hooks work well for grouper, amberjack, and big american red snapper!
What is the pound leader for red snapper?
Rigging for Red Snapper Fishing
I use 60-pound braid main line mostly, and then I’ll have a strong but small swivel, and the weight I use depends on the current. I usually get by with a 3 oz to 8 oz weight. If there’s no current, I don’t use any weight,” Serra said.