SUBJECT: # 7251: Seeking advise & recommendations on snook fishing.

Submitted by Mickey (205.244.83.15) from FLORIDA on 4/5/2000 11:38:00 PM

Seeking advise & recommendations on snook fishing, particularly along the surf. I've been told that snooks are plentiful along the Hallandale, FL coast. I would like to sneak some snook fishing in between some pompano fishing. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Please advise on the following: • Which is the recommended tackle for Snook fishing along the surf? • Which is the best method to fish for them along the surf? • Which is the best time of day to fish for them? • Bait or lure? Surf plug or rubber worm? Please suggest. • What # test shock leader should I use?

Thanks in advance, Mickey

1. 4/6/2000 5:48:00 PM Submitted by Stan (63.160.24.131) from FLORIDA says Snook...
   For snook fishing, 15 lb test line is fine in the surf but may have to go higher if structure is involved, I use 50 lb test leader for their abrasive mouths and razor sharp gill plates.

   Night fishing is best for snook, with live bait being best. For live bait, pinfish, mullet, greenies, scaled sardines on a fish finder rig is what you'll need. For artficials in the surf, Bomber Long A's and Wincheaters work. Snook tend to congregate around inlets, in these areas bucktails and jigs work best with a 1 1/2 flourescent flair hair with a blaze orange head being my fav, for jigs I like a 4" stingray grub with 1 oz head in the same colors or with a white body. Red and white is the old standby for hardbaits for snook.

   You can also try fishing around docklights at night, small jigs and live shrimp excel under these conditions. Look for lights with current and bait. Before I forget, an outgoing (spring)tide is best. On the beach, hightide with West wind works best, especially at sundown. Look for structure if any exists (coquina rock ledges, ect.)

   This is all general advise, seek out local knowledge when you get there since I don't fish that far south on the East coast although I have fished for them in most other parts of the state.

   Stan

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2. 4/8/2000 12:14:00 AM Submitted by Mickey (205.244.83.24) from FLORIDA says Thanks for the advise Stan
   Thanks for the advice Stan. I try my luck this weekend and give you back some feedback. Thanks once again. Mickey

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