"Check, Re-Tie, Repeat"

A good habit to get in when throwing the jig for snook (and other large gamefish like redfish and tarpon) is checking the leader very often; not just after catching a fish.  Dragging the jig through rocky bottom and around bridge pilings can chafe a leader very quickly.  And, it doesn't take much wear on a leader to lose a fish.  Start with a long leader, check it often, re-tie when you see frays and chafing, and keep your odds up!  In most jig situations the odds are in the fish's favor, don't give them anymore of an advantage than they already have!

Pro Tip- When you see ANY marks on flurocarbon leader it is time to re-tie!  Not only is the strength compromised; when fluro becomes nicked or frayed in anyway it loses all of its invisibility properties.  

"Put the vibe out..."

When fishing a dirty/murky water situations a lure that puts out a lot of vibration is an excellent choice. When visibility is limited most fish rely on their lateral line to help find the next meal; and the main purpose of the lateral line is to pick up vibrations. 

Lures (like the Gambler Lures Burner worm pictured) with large paddle tails, boot tails, and rattles put out lots of vibrations; making them easy targets in low visibility conditions.

"Why Fishbites?"

FishBites, a synthetic natural bait replacement, is all the rage in the pompano fishing world right now.

Available in assorted flavors (clam, crab, shrimp, sand flea, and more) and colors (pink, chartreuse, orange, flesh); their is a choice for even the pickiest of pompano. Plus, due to the tough nature and construction of FishBites it stays on the hook extremely well!

But, FishBites is not only good for pompano. It works well for croaker, whiting, and other assorted panfish in the surf.

FishBites is also a great choice for tipping a jig. A small piece of FishBites will add a little scent and color to a jig, and will stay on much better than other natural bait choices.

"Wake Em Up"

Soft plastic swim baits, like the Gambler Lures Big EZ, are great lures to "wake" just under the surface. Hold the rod tip up and reel the lure back just fast enough to keep it slowly swimming right under the surface. 

This is a highly effective technique when snook, largemouth bass, and other apex predators are actively feeding at or near the surface.