To properly target red snapper you
need to work every area of the water
column. With the drop shot rig, start at the
bottom, let your bait sit for a few minutes
then reel in about five cranks and continue
this until you reach the surface.
For jigging, drop your jig all the way
For a person on board a vessel to fish for or
possess Gulf reef fish in the Gulf EEZ, the
vessel must possess on board and such
person must use the gear as specified
below.
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to the bottom and work your jig to the top
and re-drop. If you get a hit and miss it,
drop it back down, pass that area and
work it through there again. Remember to
be aware of where your bait is when you
get a hit, so you can continue dropping to
the same area.
Non-Stainless Steel Circle Hooks. Non-stainless steel circle hooks are required when fishing
with natural baits for reef fish.
damage. The hook removal device must be
constructed to allow the hook to