Why You NEVER Catch Big Snapper

Why do some anglers consistently catch BIG snapper while everyone else ends up with pickers and undersized fish? In this video from Shannons Fishing, I break down the biggest mistakes stopping fishos from landing quality snapper — from using too much lead, poor bait presentation, fishing dead water, and not float lining naturally. If you want to improve your snapper fishing in Australia and start targeting larger fish more consistently, this video will help you avoid the common mistakes most anglers make every session. Topics covered: Float lining for snapper Best sinker sizes Snapper bait presentation Rod and reel setups Fishing structure and current How to target larger snapper Common snapper fishing mistakes Whether you fish offshore reefs, inshore grounds, bays, or the Great Barrier Reef, these tips can seriously improve your catch rate. Comment below: What’s the biggest snapper you’ve ever caught — and what bait got eaten first? WANT MORE AUSSIE FISHING TIPS? Grab my practical fishing guides, ebooks, printable logbooks and resources here: https://shannonsfishing.com/fishing-r... Go beyond the videos with my Aussie-tested fishing tips, rigs, bait advice, moon phase notes and real-world lessons from years on the water. MY FISHING BOOKS ON AMAZON ➡️ 1001 Aussie Fishing Tips → https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FJ19PKVH ➡️ Mastering Mulloway → https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FM8MS4YL BUY ME A COFFEE IF YOU ENJOY THESE TIPS Keep the lines tight, the videos rolling, and the stories real — cheers legends! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shannons... Every bit of support means I can spend more time on the water and less time fighting the YouTube algorithm. You legends keep this dream alive. SUBSCRIBE TO SHANNONS FISHING Join 10,000+ fishos enjoying GBR Strike Cam, Aussie fishing tips, reef fishing, bait fishing, rigs, lures and good old fishing trips when weather allows. @shannonsfishing BUSINESS ENQUIRIES → [email protected] Documenting real offshore fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. Strike Cam captures predator behaviour and strikes underwater — raw, uncut, and real. New uploads when weather allows. STIMSTAMPS 00:00 Big Snapper Caught at Night 00:17 Why You’re Not Catching Big Snapper 00:52 Stop Fishing Too Heavy for Snapper 02:29 How to Floatline for Big Snapper 03:02 Baitrunner Mistakes When Snapper Fishing 04:21 Why Baitrunners Twist Your Line 05:23 Baitcaster Floatlining for Big Snapper 06:19 Best Bait for Big Snapper Fishing 07:06 How to Rig Fresh Yakka or Slimy for Snapper 08:08 Pilchard Bait Mistakes That Stop Snapper Biting 08:40 Rip Pilchards in Half for More Snapper Bites 09:07 Best Spots to Catch Big Snapper on Reefs 09:39 Fish the Reef Edge for Big Snapper 10:58 Snapper Gear Mistakes: Stop Using Big Heavy Reels 12:21 Use Light Leader and Small Sinkers for Snapper 12:39 More Snapper Fishing Tips on Shannons Fishing #ShannonsFishing #StrikeCam #GBRFishing #GreatBarrierReef #AussieFishing #AustralianFishing