Don’t strike when you feel a fish bite, just lift your rod tip steadily and start a slow wind. Snapper Snack® rigs are use inline recurve KLT® hooks which will self-hook, usually in the corner of the mouth.

When you know you have a fish on, don’t panic, just wind in steadily and slowly. You might score a second fish while close to the bottom as Snapper Snacks are a two hook rig and ‘double headers’ were very common during tackle testing.

Tie your sinker close to the bottom hook. This will ensure that your baits are as close to the sea floor as possible. Snapper and a lot of other species feed on the bottom so having your bait close to the bottom is essential.

Mix it up and try different tactics. Snapper Snack® rigs are very versatile and can be fished while anchored or on the drift. They can also be fished from the shore, as they are great for casting.

Wash your Snapper Snack® rigs after using them. Although they are rigged with PTFE coated KLT® hooks which are highly rust resistant, it is always best to wash them down to increase their lifespan.

Every colour in the Snapper Snack® range has a high amount of UV and lumo content. If you are fishing in deep water or at night time, try charging up the skirts with a UV torch, this will make your Snapper Snack® glow extremely bright and for longer period.

Although Snapper Snack® rigs were designed to catch snapper, they have and they will continue to catch a vast amount of other species in New Zealand and Australian waters. The 3/0 size is rigged with 60lb trace and 5/0 and 7/0 sizes are rigged with 80lb leader, so no matter what you’re targeting or what your by-catch is, you have a solid chance of winning the battle.