Snook Fishing Guide

 Snook fishing is one of the most popular saltwater fish in Florida, and it's also one of the hardest to catch. A snook rarely attacks a bait without caution, so anglers need to remember that they are playing with an aggressive predator who can easily snap your line if you're not careful. This guide will help you understand snook fishing basics, give you some snook fishing tips and suggest where to look for these fish.



Snook Fishing Gear  

Line Class :   Snook can be caught on light line, anywhere from 6-12lb test, but the best results are usually achieved with 15-20lb braided line which has nearly zero stretch.

Rod :   Snook rods should be medium-heavy, 7' – 8' in length and rated for at least 20lb test. Some anglers use baitcasting combos or even heavy spinning gear for snook, but a good quality medium-heavy spinning rod with a high-speed reel is best.

Hooks : Snook can be caught with a wide variety of hook styles and sizes, but larger baitfish patterns or live shrimp work best.

Snook Fishing Bait  

Live Bait : Snook will tear up most fish species on the flats, but they prefer fresh-caught live bait such as pinfish, threadfin herring and small mullet.

Artificial Bait :   Live shrimp or small plugs cast into snook-holding waters will also produce bites for anglers who don't like to mess with live bait.

Snook Fishing Location and Tactics

Snook often congregate in schools along the edges of mangrove shorelines, around docks and bridge pilings, and at the mouths of rivers and creeks. Snook are also known to attack schools of baitfish anywhere in their range, so you can get bit while casting plugs or live shrimp into open water.

Snook Tackle Tactics       Once hooked, snook head for cover like all other game fish, but they are far more powerful than most people give them credit for. Snook are excellent fighters who use their strong teeth to slash at lures and hooks, so anglers must handle these fish with care to avoid being injured by a snook's razor sharp teeth.

Some quick tips:     Use a quality hook to prevent the fish from throwing the hook – after several jumps or head shakes, the snook will usually shake it's head and dislodge the hook.     Don't horse a snook into the shallows to prevent injury after you've caught it. If your line breaks, let the fish swim away safely or at least make sure that your buddy releases it if he catches one next time.

Snook Fishing Etiquette

Snook are an amazing fish to catch, but they're also a valuable saltwater species that must be respected at all times. Never kill a snook even if you plan on using it as bait, and never leave a dead snook or any discarded trash behind. Instead, practice "catch and release" fishing with these beautiful predator fishes to ensure that future generations of anglers will have a chance to enjoy snook fishing.

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