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Offshore Fishing Discussion Discuss everything bluewater from pelagics to reef fish here! |
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Mangrove Snapper tips??
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80# braid with flouro leader. Start with 40# flouro if they want hit it drop down to 30 then 20. Stiff rod and crank drag down all the way. Live croakers or live shrimp works better than chum and u can usually get away with a little heavier leader.
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Ok. Heavier line and use flourocarbon leader. I had the same problem with flourocarbon leaders last year. I guess they were cutting the line with their teeth. Idk? I use really small hooks so going with too big of a line may not fit through the eye of the hook. What kind of hooks do you guys normally use? Im guessing when you fish with the live bait you dont have to bury your hook? Or do you not bury your hook at all? If I can't get live bait what is the next best option? Thanks guys.
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Chum, check out the Mustad big gun live bait J hooks (size 1/0). They've always worked well for me...tie them on with a snell knot. Big lively croakers are going to be the best bait for mangroves probably 80% of the time. Pogies are always tough to beat for cut bait.
Tie on your leader to main line with a double uni knot. If you have good live bait you can probably get away with using a swivel. Lock down your drag all the way and when you get hooked up, fight like hell during that initial run. Walk away from the rig to the front or back of the boat and keep reeling why the fish in running. Once their head is turned, the fight is usually over. |
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Thanks hightower! I appreciate it!
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I use spanish sardines almost exclusively for mangroves. To me, they're easier to handle, the chunks are uniform and half a sardine hides a hook well. I don't use live bait, but that's just me. |
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I couldn't imagine trying to catch mangroves wit circles
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No only will you catch more fish with circles, but it's a requirement for offshore fishing with natural bait.
Read under Reef Fish: http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/fishing/saltwater-finfish |
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Thanks Yellablazer! I think I can get my hands on some spanish sardines. Lots of good info here. I appreciate you all sharing with me. I hope to try out your tips on Sunday!
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Most important things are
#1 smallest leader possible #2 smallest hook possible #3 keep no tension on your line while letting it drift |
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Get in the water and shoot them.
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chum em up and grab the bow fishing rig...
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Thanks guys. I tried shooting them last trip, but a band broke on my spear gun and we had to rely on rod and reel. It was very frustrating.
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Circle hooks are required for reef fish and once you get things right with the hook set you will get a lot more fish. Use a thin wire circle for the mangroves.
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Wow! Those are beautiful. Any particular brand thin wire circle hooks?
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