These days it’s hard to predict seasonal changes. The recent flooding across NSW and Queensland seemed to postpone or even override our regular fishing cycles. In flood affected regions the rivers were unfishable, which had an adverse impact offshore. Through parts of summer, bait was sporadic and the mackerel arrived later than usual. Difficult weather patterns ensured only small windows of opportunity to venture outside. Fishos along the coast were biding their time and waiting for their chance to pounce.
A seriously cold snap was mother nature’s declaration that winter had arrived. The rains eased up and optimism spread throughout the land. Any angler with the colour red on their mind had tunnel vision, snapper season was at our doorstep. This article explores tactics for catching snapper on plastics. Including likely positions, understanding currents, effective equipment and some boating tips to help put you in the zone.
WHEN AND WHERE?
If you hadn’t picked it up by now, snapper are synonymous with the colder months, although can be targeted year round in exceptional fisheries. And while this is true in NSW, preferred seasons change depending on your location around Australia.
Like many fish, the lower light periods of the day are the most opportunistic. The devoted don’t dream through dawn and dusk. Being the first to cast a line into heavily fished waters or even just fluttering a plastic down the water column
