This species is caught commercially throughout its range, primarily with handlines, but also by using large electrically and manually powered reels to haul up line that has multiple-hook rigs. Anglers use bottom fishing tactics over reefs, wrecks, oil rigs, and the like, usually fishing with stout tackle and lines in the 50-pound class. Consistently catching red snapper by hook and line is an art. Not only must one know where the best fishing grounds are, but also the bait must be presented in a manner that entices the snapper to bite. Although multiple-hook rigs similar to those used for other reef fish are effective, a favorite rig for large red snapper is a single 7/0 hook fastened to a 4- to 5-foot dropper off the main leader, which ends with an 8- to 16-ounce sinker. Selection of baits is critical. Squid heads with long tentacles, whole medium-size fish, and fresh bloody strips of little tunny or greater amberjack catch big red snapper. The fish seem to prefer a still or very slowly moving bait. Fishing from an anchored boat is productive, but when drifting, it can be beneficial to freespool the line for a few minutes before slowly retrieving the slack. As with many big snapper and grouper, gaining line quickly in the first few moments after the strike is critical. A hard strike and feverish winding is necessary. Although many red snapper are caught right on the bottom, in some situations the larger fish are suspended off the bottom. These may be caught on heavy jigs, often tipped with a strip of bait, or by freelining baits at the proper upper level. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Millis ini terselengara berkat dukungan PT. KreatifNet - The WebDesign Company http://www.kreatif.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website mancing-l at http://www.MancingL.com --> Fishing information, online chat, forum discusion, clasifiedads, etc MancingL Archive at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ** Save Bandwidth... potong berita yang tidak perlu **
