SO, you want to catch a snapper.
There are many ways to do this, but I will tell you how I do it.
The very first question to ask is: where do snapper gather?
The best snapper fisher in the world will not catch a fish where they are not.
Perfect underwater habitat for ‘reddies’ stretches from Seal Rocks in the north to Birubi and Newcastle in the south. Every shallow reef, island and rocky headland will hold cracker snapper in the right conditions.
Exiting the heads turn south and sail to the reefs and bomboras off the outer lighthouse.
It can be dangerous so check it out in safe conditions first.
Assuming you are launching your boat inside the harbour I would suggest you head out to sea before sunrise, just as colour enters the sky.
If you are not an earlybird, set off an hour or two before sundown and return at last light.
It would be a really good idea to check these places out before you target them.
What I mean is check these places out during the day so you know exactly where to drop the anchor.
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
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