SNAPPER - Chrysophrys Auratus.
Technique
Offshore bottom fishing, drifting and fishing of 'floater' baits in berley. Distance casting from certain shore locations.
Rod
Medium to heavy boat, jig and sport rods. Double handed spinning rods, distnce casting rods.
Reel
Boat and overhead reels, large threadlines, baitcasters and sidecasts.
Line
6-18kg mono filament..
Terminal Tackle
Use heavier nylon leaders if main line lighter than 8kg.Shock leaders may be needed for distance casting.
Hook
1/0-7/0.
Weight
Snapper leads, spoons, balls, beans, barrels.
Bait
Squid,octopus, cut and whole fish, prwans, some lures.
