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Snapper fishing with crankbaits - anyone tried it?
Posted on 3/13/14 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 3/13/14 at 4:15 pm
I am really intrigued by the idea of using slightly oversized bass tackle to throw Strike King 10xd crankbaits and the 1.5oz Super Traps on braided line with wire leaders in an effort to target red snapper. Has anyone ever done this? Can it be effective? Am I just pissing in the wind? I have caught a couple on butterfly jigs but have never tried crankbaits or other hard baits.
The current means of red snapper fishing (chunk of lead and cut bait on a way over sized offshore rod and a heavy reel) just isn't much of a challenge/that much fun.
The current means of red snapper fishing (chunk of lead and cut bait on a way over sized offshore rod and a heavy reel) just isn't much of a challenge/that much fun.
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Posted on 3/13/14 at 4:18 pm to The Last Coco
Do you know how deep red snapper hang out?
Posted on 3/13/14 at 4:26 pm to The Last Coco
A red snapper will chew it up like a peppermint.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 4:32 pm to The Last Coco
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A red snapper will chew it up like a peppermint.
This. Your 10XD would explode. Plus you would need some magnum treble hooks
Posted on 3/13/14 at 4:35 pm to The Last Coco
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Snapper fishing with crankbaits
Posted on 3/13/14 at 4:58 pm to The Last Coco
quote:Those people really can't catch fish otherwise. Let them have their fun.
The current means of red snapper fishing (chunk of lead and cut bait on a way over sized offshore rod and a heavy reel) just isn't much of a challenge/that much fun.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 5:15 pm to The Last Coco
This is just some random internet picture, but snapper have been caught while pulling stretch baits. If they're feeding, not sure why you couldn't catch them on some sort of crankbait.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 6:32 pm to The Last Coco
Ive caught the elusive red snapper on cut up fish towels so I'm sure it is possible
Posted on 3/14/14 at 8:55 am to The Last Coco
I think you would have a hard time getting it past the Almaco jacks, mangrove snapper etc at the surface before you could get it down to the snapper. I would think you could sight cast it at red snapper after they follow up one that was hooked further down. I also think a lemon fish would tag it but i doubt it survives more than a few fish. Offshore species are hell on tackle.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 9:41 am to The Last Coco
Damn Co?
Thats a long way to paddle.
Thats a long way to paddle.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 10:19 am to The Last Coco
It's probably possible, but it would be hell if there's any current and you would have to cast a mile to drag it through the school. Other than that, those frickers will hit anything. I'd say if you're looking for a challenge just butterfly jig on a light rod, I've always gotten the biggest ones on huge jigs.
This post was edited on 3/14/14 at 10:20 am
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