b'Big snapper like this 19.6lb Kaipara graveyard fish caught on a Lanza Slipknot rod can be over 40 years old.alive.They have been known tosprats, mullet or piper and you willshallows of islands or coastline eat odd things such as sausages,have a ready supply of top snapperin under 10m, we cast a softbait trout, and even wild duck breast. baits, as bait is getting expensive! with a 1/2oz jighead or under Fresh baits are still the best, andthat will produce good snapper I favour using freshly caught stripsLURES up to 20lb.Work the softbait of kahawai, trevally, or mackerel.Being top predators meansback to the boat and keep Surfcasters favour a tough bait suchsnapper will eagerly attack luresdrifting quietly so not to spook as octopus or mullet to keep onthat are cast or dropped downfish ahead of you, as you cover the hook longer without having tobelow.Their predatory naturethe coastline with constant recast often.Tuatua are also a topmeans softbaits and jigs are highlycasting.With rocky or kelpy bait, just ensure that you use elasticeffective at targeting snapper. terrain present, you may need cotton to help keep on the hook. For instance, in shallower waterto use 25lb leader and 15-18lb Buy a baitfish net to catch your ownsuch as harbours or around thebraid to help prevent bust offs. /FISHINGINGODZONE53'