b'SNAPPER LURESSnapper FactsMORI NAME(S): Tmure, kouareaSCIENTIFIC NAME: Pagrus auratusSnapper are copper-pink on top with a silver-white underside and several small blue dots on their sides. Snapper mature at 3 to 4 years when they are 20cm to 28cm long. They can live for over 60 years and grow up to 105cm. Snapper are most abundant at depths of 15m to 60m but are found down to about 200m. They are widely distributed in the warmer waters of New Zealand, and most abundant in the Auckland Hauraki Gulf and are the dominant fish found in northern inshore communities.Interestingly, the Australasian snapper (Pagrus auratus) is a silver seabream, a species of porgie found in coastal waters of New Zealand, Philippines, Indonesia, China,Taiwan, and Japan.Although it is almost universally known in Australia and New Zealand as snapper, it does not belong to the Evana has even taught hersnapper family, Lutjanidae.daughter to softbait for snapper.This Kohga sliding lure is simple to use for the angler, a weighted head and flowing lure skirt dropped to the bottom of the ocean and then a slow wind to retrieve. No striking in required as the fish are hooked easily, due to the small assist hooks hiding in middle of the skirt. My favourite Kogha colour is orange but the new release Black Glow is a welcome addition to my tackle kit and the silhouette colour is a great option for shallower water or on bright days.SOFTBAITSMy next choice of lure is softbaits, a lure that is increasing in popularity and a go to for many fishing in shallower water, fishing from kayaks or jet skis. My personal best 19lb snapper was caught on a Berkley Gulp, Pink Shine softbait in the Far North.Softbaits come in both soft plastic material and protein-based material, and in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colours. We stock the new Daiwa BaitA good bin full of pan sized snapper Junkies, Ocean Angler Zman as well asmakes a great family meal and is a protein-based Berkley Gulp. welcome sight for many Kiwis.30FISHING IN GODZONE JAN/FEB 2021'