Fishing Rig Tying Snapper Rigs Pre Tied Bait N Tackle: Snapper Flasher Rigs Fishing rig For Melbourne reds

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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.

Reedy’s rigs can be used for surf fishing also. This is one of the most novel uses for Snapper Snatchers. For starters, it’s just so easy. Tie the swivel at one end of Snapper Snatcher to your main line, and attach a star sinker to the other. Boom! You’re ready to fish! More than that though, they’re very, very effective in the surf. I have caught many Australian Salmon from the surf on Snapper Snatchers, and I know that fishermen who use them more regularly also catch other species like Gummy Sharks, Reef Fish, Mulloway and many more fish. List of potential target species is virtually endless. Basically, any time you are fishing with bait you could increase your success rate by using Snapper Snatchers instead of just bare hooks.

Snapper Snatchers

This season they are already a huge hit in Port Phillip Bay, Western Port, Lakes Entrance and Gippsland in Victoria. South Australia’s St Vincent Gulf and Metro Adelaide, Shark Bay in Western Australia, Sydney Coast line and Tweed Heads New South Wales and Brisbane Coast line, the list goes on and on. If you’re fishing for reds with your maximum rods, it’s worth making sure at least some of them are rigged with a Snapper Snatcher for a bit of variety. No matter whether you’re fishing from the shore or a boat, it is best to jazz up your Snapper Snatcher hooks with a small piece of bait. A strip of pilchard is ideal, especially in the surf. Pass the hook through the squid strip just once, towards one end of the strip, just as you would for normal circle hooks. Small fish fillets or pieces of cut up baitfish can also be used with Snapper Snatchers. When baiting up, it is essential to ensure the gape of the hook is not obscured with too much bait and the hook point is well clear of the bait. Once you have your Snapper Snatcher rigged, baited and in the water, do nothing! The circle hooks, are designed to hook the fish in the corner of the mouth as it takes the bait and moves away. Striking at bites will only pull the hooks from the red’s mouth, so it is imperative not to strike. If holding the rod while surf fishing, don’t start fighting the fish until you’re sure the fish is well hooked. If boat fishing, put the rod in a rod holder, low to the water, then sit back and wait for the fish to hook themselves. Don’t even touch the rod until there is a strong, sustained bend in the rod and/or line is pouring from the reel. It’s a hard habit to break, but it’s important. A great way to fish for snapper with Reedys rig’s is directly to the bottom, beneath the boat. Presumably the rocking of the boat gives the rigs some up and down action, which attracts the fish. It doesn’t matter whether you use your Snapper Snatchers in conjunction with a braid or mono mainline. You will get excellent hook up rates with both.

When fishing for Salmon in the surf or Snapper in the bays, Snapper Snatchers with Circle 5/0 hooks are a good choice. If you are specifically targeting Gummy sharks or Mulloway, go up to 7/0 hooks.

Reedy’s rigs are readily available from most tackle shops or online here