"Jig and Bait Combo" An effective way to trick yellowtail snapper is the jig and bait combo. Use a jig from 1/8-3/4 oz depending on the current. Color is a personnel preference; but, yellow and chartreuse are always good. Tip the jig with small strips of squid, Bonita, or sardines. The jig allows for presentation throughout the water column, and is often the ticket for catching suspended snapper. PRO TIP- Use the lightest weight jig that conditions allow to get down. The slower fall is less likely to spook any weary snapper. "High Speed Hoo's" Here is some HIGH quality artwork to show off the highly effective high speed wahoo rig. High speed trolling for wahoo is effective because it allows you to cover a lot of water and helps to keep less desirable species off your lures. Here is the typical rig (It can vary depending on your personal preference). -Rod/Reel needs to handle heavy line and heavy drag. My choice is a JUNO BAIT Bent Butt Rod, Shimano Tiagra 50, and completed with 80lb wire. -Snap swivel from the wire is clipped onto an inline trolling sinker. I prefer trolling sinkers rigged on cable. -The Sinker is followed by an 20-100' Shock cord of 150-250' Mono. This provides some shock/stretch when a wahoo hits at high speeds. Length varies depending on conditions, but at least twenty feet keeps the lure away from the sinker and helps to keep the Hoos from hitting the sinker. -Last is a 3-6' of cable and the rigged lure of your choice. YO-Zuri Bonita and Heavy Skirted Lures are a good choice! Catch 43/365 "Want a Wahoo?" The Yo-Zuri Bonita is a must have for anyone serious about catching wahoo. It is a lure that has the ability to draw the strikes when other lures just aren't working. It is best rigged on cable. And, if you are pulling it at higher speeds add an inline sinker and a shock cord. More wahoo tips coming next week. "Give em some variety" In tough conditions, or a tough bite; sometimes having a variety of baits to offer can make all the difference. Certain baits undoubtedly catch fish all the time, but sometimes a little change can make an average trip a great one. Try mixing it up and bringing a few different types of bait on your next fishing trip. "Bust em on a Baitbuster" The Baitbuster by DOA Lures is a dynamite lure to throw when fish are feeding on 3-5" baitfish. While it was designed to imitate a finger mullet, it resembles a wide variety of other small baitfish. Available in a wide variety of colors and three weights, it is always possible to find a Baitbuster to meet the conditions. Pro Tip: The "trolling model" of the Baitbuster is not just for trolling. Use it when you need a little extra distance on your casts or to get down to the bottom in a stronger current. |
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