The Tamure Kid wrote: i'm not sure if NZ's snapper are the same species as those in Western Australia - from memory, I think they may be a sub-species, whereas the snapper on Australia's east coast are the same species as ours. Anyway, I've been intrigued watching this guy's videos targeting 'pinkies' in WA. He anchors near a reef, sets up a berley trail, and fishes softbaits in the rod holder - a big 7" shad, WA-made Abrolhos paddle tail, or Berkley Powerbait Nemesis on a 1/6oz TT Lures jighead, just wafting in the trail.
He gets some BIG snapper. As we know, drifting and casting, or dropping and dragging, is the most common method. But if this guy's success is anything to go by... |
The Tamure Kid wrote: i'm not sure if NZ's snapper are the same species as those in Western Australia - from memory, I think they may be a sub-species, whereas the snapper on Australia's east coast are the same species as ours. |
Fish Addict wrote:
You are correct, the WA snapper are a sub-species and slower growing than their NZ cousins. Our waters don't carry the same amount of nutrients and food as yours. Our snapper fishery just gets better especially since the known spawning areas are now closed to fishing over the spawning period and snapper are also on the protected list from recreational anglers for 3 months leading up to the spawn. The com sector were moved on 10+ years ago other than I think a few who are permitted to line fish. Fish are measured from the nose to the tip of the tail over here, I've never really understood that, measuring to the V in the tail would be much simpler. |
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