Q WHAT IS THE BEST BAIT FOR SNAPPER? SIMON E-MAIL
A Snapper are very opportunistic feeders and do not seem to be too discerning about the next meal. I have seen everything from jellyfish, crabs, lobsters, sea urchins, limpets, cunjevoi, squid, octopus and all types off fish in the stomachs and mouths of snapper. Location probably has a factor on what the common forage is; for example in deeper water will most likely be yellowtail, slimy mackeral and other fish. Very shallow water would be crabs, limpets, sea urchins and squid. This might make the choice of bait seem daunting when in fact their opportunistic feeding nature makes it a whole lot easier. I personally find, squid, slimy mackeral, bonito and yellowtail the best especially if caught fresh. If you…
