Melbourne snapper

 Melbourne Snapper  If it’s October in Melbourne, then it’s time to say goodbye to the footy and hello to the snapper! Everybody in Melbourne – man, woman and child – is super excited about the snapper season. Even those who’ve seen plenty of snapper seasons in their time can’t wait for the action to begin. For those of you who are new to the snapper, but willing to learn, here’s help. We discuss everything that you should know about the snapper season. Without further ado, let’s get started on the snapper quest!! .

Finding a Snapper

There are two great ways to find a snapper. The first is simple and has been done since the ages. Know the usual areas where the snappers are found, anchor up, spread out the bait and wait! If you’re fishing at Port Phillip and Western Port, where there are a plenty of fish for you to catch, this method works perfectly. But there’s another way to do it. This involves use of  electronics such as the sounder. This method gives you a better idea of where the fish are, and saves your time by also telling you where they’re not. But you shall need to educate yourself about the basics of how a sounder works – learn how to interpret a sonar image, for instance .

Sounding up for a Snapper

Where do you look for a snapper? Everywhere!! Always keep your sounder turned on, as you never know where the fish might turn up. Often you find them were you’re least expecting. But generally the fish may be found in shell banks, open mud, structure marks, reef   and scallop beds. Always keep in mind that you may well be driving over the fish.

Do lures work on the snapper? Of course, they do. The snapper will have a right go at any food that appears in front of it. So bait fish are quite effective in catching the snapper and lures do work.

The Best Bait and Berley Well, the bait is most effective if it’s fresh. Fresh squid work great and you may have them frozen after catching them, so that they remain fresh. But nothing beats catching them live and using them immediately.For a berley trail, there’s nothing better than a block of pilchards that are cubed up and applied well. Pre-made berley blocks or snapper snacks are also available, which are considered more convenient by many. Mind you, the berley isn’t really that effective in a heavy tide.

 Better odds with a Boat ! If you want to catch more snapper, then you should be getting a boat. There is only so much that you can do from the shore, unless you have a plenty of patience and a lot of discipline.

Pick The Right Time to Fish progresses, and you may even try your luck in the middle of the day. Never compromise on your safety. Risking your life is not cool regardless of how excited you are about the snapper season. Equip yourself with the best safety gear.

Fishing With Snapper Snatchers.

Types of Rigs ?

Snapper Snatchers are pre-tied fishing rigs – but they are no ordinary rigs. They come in a range of sizes and colours, and they all incorporate circle-style hooks, tied onto a tough 60lb trace material in a paternoster arrangement. The key to the success of the rigs is the fish attracting material attached to the hooks. Each hook is accompanied by flashy dressing, much like a saltwater fly. There is also a luminous bead above each hook, the glow of which can be intensified by shining a torch or strong light on them (just like a luminous trout fly). Even though it is recommended that Snapper Snatchers be used in conjunction with bait, the ‘fly like’ appearance of the hooks mean that you will always have a ‘bait’ in the water, no matter what.

melbourne snapper

melbourne snapper

Melbourne snapper

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