Snapper Dliema

[Ray R]

Hi Raiders, I am after a bit of valued input from all you expert fisho's, when would be the best time to find Snapper at Nelson Bay, (Broughton Island ), I went up twice in May and found a few but have been told they come on in Winter by a fishing friend .

So my dilema is , when is the best time to catch reddies.. Raiders please help.. Cheers..

[wazza13974]

Hi Raiders, I am after a bit of valued input from all you expert fisho's, when would be the best time to find Snapper at Nelson Bay, (Broughton Island ), I went up twice in May and found a few but have been told they come on in Winter by a fishing friend .

So my dilema is , when is the best time to catch reddies.. Raiders please help.. Cheers..

hi ray mate snapper are a winter fish from mid winter to mid spring always get the good stuff just depends on how you fish for them

[Steve07]

In July,August & September the snapper & plenty of big one's move close in off the reefs,headlands & islands

Thats the best time to go & target them.Use good size baits like whole fresh squid,whole slimey fillets,garfish & big green prawns are excellent as well,rig the baits on snelled 2 hook rigs,get out very early or late in

the arvo or change of tide & you should be in with a great chance for some good reds.

cheers

Nexus

[Ray R]

Thanks to Warren R and Nexus, Hutcho and I are going for a 4 day stay up there at Nelson Bay in mid August , hope there are some fish around and the weather is kind, any more Raiders tips are more than welcome.. Thanks again.. Cheers..