2. Fish the Locks in
the Autumn - Typically after the summer rainy season the locks are
opened to allow water to flow into the ocean. This is the
prime feeding time of the snook as there are many bait fish that are
going to be going through the locks when the water is
rushing. Make sure to go out early in the morning as this is
the prime time for catching snook out of these locks. They
are going to be just getting ready to go on their eating frenzy and
your bait is going to entice them as much as the bait fish that are
flowing through can.
It is always important to use live bait for this type of snook
fishing. While you may land a snook or two using lures, more
success is going to be had by using live minnows. Use minnows
that are hardy and that can stand up to the water that is going to be
quite salty or you are going to end up going through a good deal of
bait before hooking a snook. Shrimp can work to get the
snook, but minnows are a much better option and are going to offer more
snook.
3. Follow the Tides -
The snook are going to be feeding when the tides are coming
in. A tide that is going out does not offer any snook at all
as they are not going to feed during times when the tide is going
out. Snook do not actively seek out a meal. Why
would they when each incoming tide provides them with a diet without
them having to do much work? The smart snook fisherman is
going to play the tides in the same way that the snook do. It
does not make much sense to fish for them at a time when they are not
going to be feeding and are going to be resting instead.
The previous three tips are going to help any angler who is going to
for snook to be more successful. Keep in mind the times when
snook are strictly catch and release. This time is when they
are spawning in the spring. After the spawning time, snook of
appropriate size can be taken for food or mounting. Most of all, pay
attention to the tides, only fish for snook when the tide is coming in,
not going out.
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