Monster Snapper PB - Wollongong - The Salty Badger

🌅 DAWN BITE! PB Snapper, Kingfish & Flathead | Fishing Wollongong Some fishing trips just come together... and this was one of them! The alarm went off long before sunrise as *The Salty Badger* launched into complete darkness, determined to be sitting on the snapper grounds before first light. With only the electronics guiding the way, it was a race against the sunrise to find the marks before the dawn bite kicked off. The conditions weren't exactly on our side. A fresh southerly wind combined with a strong north-south current made staying on the fish incredibly challenging, with every drift becoming a battle. But persistence paid off in the best possible way... 🎣 *A Personal Best Snapper!* The *Shimano Saragosa paired with an Oceans Legacy rod* was put to the test, and it didn't disappoint. After an unforgettable fight, I landed my **biggest snapper to date**, making the early start and difficult conditions more than worthwhile. The action didn't stop there either! We finished the day with: 🐟 Quality Morwong 🐟 Nannygai 🐟 A run to the islands chasing Kingfish using the *Shimano Stradic and Oceans Legacy combo* 🐟 A session over the sand for Flathead once the wind finally eased It turned into one of those classic days on the water where every move brought a new opportunity, proving that sometimes sticking it out through tough conditions delivers the best rewards. I had an absolute blast making this episode, and I hope you enjoy coming along for the adventure! If you enjoy Australian offshore fishing, snapper fishing, kingfish action, boating adventures and chasing quality fish off the NSW South Coast, make sure you *👍 Like, Subscribe and hit the notification bell* so you never miss an episode from **The Salty Badger**. I'd love to hear from you in the comments—**what's your PB snapper, and what setup do you use?** 🎣 Tight lines, *Stu – The Salty Badger* --- 🎣 Gear Used *Boat:* Bar Crusher 615C *Motor:* Suzuki DF140 *Snapper Combo:* Shimano Saragosa + Oceans Legacy rod *Kingfish Combo:* Shimano Stradic + Oceans Legacy rod *Sounder:* Lowrance Elite FS9 --- 📍 Fishing Location Wollongong, NSW, Australia