b'Species Profile SnapperFishing off the rocks is another top way to catch snapper, with good fish often coming right in close to your berley trail.Take a rope to attach your berley sack to and cast unweighted pilchards, fresh kahawai fillets or piper if you can catch them.With rocky terrain you may need to go up to 15kg to stop big fish from busting you off.Always check the forecast and swell before fishing off the rocks, take and wear a PFD also, never turn your back to the sea and keep watch on the swell and waves when fishing.BAITSSnapper are top predators that feed on baitfish, shellfish, and crabs.They use their powerful jaws and sharp teeth to tackle mostly anythingThe writer targets snapper on lures using a Lanza Double Shot jigging smaller than themselves.Theyrod combo andLanza Slipknot will take almost any bait, dead orspin combo when softbaiting.Harbour fishing in the Kaipara, offers top snapper fishing in the shallows.52FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'