Snapper tips and rod setup

[garfield28]

G'day Raiders,

I am very, very keen to catch some Snapper, but need help from the more experienced members if I may.

Firstly what type of rod and reel setup I should get? I'd like a good outfit but nothing way over the top in price if at all possible.... Personally I prefer an eggbeater reel over the overhead setup, so any advice on that very much appreciated.

Now with catching Snapper, are they seasonal fish - or certain times of the year are better then others? Should the water temp be certain temp, are cloudy days better then say sunny days? etc etc
I know that they are found pretty much only around reefs, so I'll be needing a reef anchor for my boat, I have a new Lowrance Elite 7 with chirp so hopefully that will help me find some new reefs but I do know of one that I can try once I get the jist of what I'm doing.

Thanks heaps in advance.
Geoff

[mrsswordfisherman]

http://www.fishraider.com.au/fishing-articles/snapper-tips.php

I am sure members will post up some info but you can have a look at our Articles section on the link above

Have a look at the top of the forum and click on the link "ARTICLES" for all sorts of tips

You can do a search of the forum as well using the search top right of forum

Happy Hunting

[garfield28]

Thanks for that Mahi Mahi.

I should point out that I will be fishing the Port Stephens area also.

Thanks

Geoff

[Scratchie]

Here is another link that may help you in the wonderful port Stephens......

http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=75391&page=3#entry552568

Cheers scratchie!!!

[garfield28]

Thanks Scratchie.

Appreciate the link mate. I am new to the area and I have read a few of your threads.... would love to have a beer with ya one day and pick your brains a little as you know how to catch all species and in all conditions.

Thanks

Geoff