Fishing Rigs Port Phillip Bay Snapper Tackling Melbourne Reds

Taking on the expansive waters of Port Phillip Bay for snapper fishing is a thrilling endeavour, especially when you’re equipped with pre-tied Reedy’s ULTRA Rigs. These meticulously designed rigs are an invaluable asset for catching the illustrious Melbourne reds.

When fishing in Port Phillip Bay, consider setting up a few of your rods with these flasher rigs. Combining a chunk of pilchard bait with your ULTRA rig can work wonders. Twin hook snell rigs are also an excellent choice, and using a mix of both types of rigs can yield fruitful results.

While whole pilchards or whiting make for perfect bait on twin hook snell rigs, if you can get your hands on fresh salmon, that’s equally terrific bait. In general, I recommend using three snell rigs and one ULTRA rig across your spread of rods. However, this can vary based on your specific location.

For instance, if you’re fishing near a reef, snell rigs can be effective, but they often snag. To avoid snags while still getting great results, Reedy’s ULTRA Rigs are a brilliant choice. You can even watch them in action here, showcasing how these rigs optimise your fishing experience in Port Phillip Bay.

Remember, the aim is to mix it up to increase your chances of a bountiful catch. Happy fishing!

Snapper fishing in Port Phillip Bay offers year-round opportunities, particularly during the colder months when focusing on inshore reefs can prove fruitful. The bay is teeming with Pinkies and offers excellent fishing grounds from St Kilda to Parkdale. These areas are replete with reefs and rocky areas that provide ideal habitats for snapper. We offer a comprehensive GPS guide to Port Phillip Bay here. You can also use your chart plotter to find these locations. Prime fishing times are sunrise, sunset, and tide changes.

Regarding tackle for Port Phillip Bay, Reedy’s ULTRA Rigs offer significant advantages. When baiting, ensure the hook’s gape is not obscured by excessive bait and that the hook point remains clear. Once you’ve rigged and baited the ULTRA rig and it’s in the water, you can sit back and wait. The circle hooks are designed to hook the fish in the mouth corner as it takes the bait and moves away.

Resist the urge to strike as this will likely dislodge the hooks. Instead, wait until the rod is bent over before giving a swift, sharp lift – this should suffice to hook the fish. If you’re surf fishing, hold off on fighting the fish until you’re confident it’s securely hooked. A tried-and-true method for snapper fishing with Reedy’s ULTRA rigs is to lower them directly to the bottom without casting. The ULTRA rig will drift in the current, acting like a lure and doubling your chances of landing a big red. Reedy’s ULTRA rigs are undoubtedly a boon for Port Phillip Bay snapper fishing.

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