Experience the fun of
deep sea fishing for red snapper
If you’ve never
been out on a charter for deep sea fishing, you might consider going
off the beaten path (so to speak) and try your hand at angling for red
snapper. This fish is sometimes tough to find, but when you do, get
ready for hours of fun! I recommend that you check out offshore deep
sea fishing charters out of Louisiana ports. There are many oilrigs
off that state’s banks, and red snapper are plentiful near all that
structure.
Some deep sea
fishing tips for catching red snapper
One of the reasons
deep sea fishing for red snapper is recommended is that the fish are
non-migratory, and you can catch them year-round in most locales.
Snappers also school in large groups, so if you hit a good spot with
the right live bait or lures, you’re in for a lot of excitement.
When deep sea
fishing, always look for established structures (like the
aforementioned oilrigs off of Louisiana’s coast). As a rule, red
snapper will usually be found near static vertical obstructions.
I’m calling this
deep sea fishing, because technically it is, but most red snapper will
be found in water that is 50-200 feet in depth. When temps dip down
in the Winter, the fish will move toward shallower waters (20-30 ft.).
When deep sea
fishing, it’s important to use the correct live bait for red snapper.
This includes small prey fish, shrimp, and squid. Generally speaking,
larger baits equal bigger fish in your net.
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