Snapper Rig Setup | Simple DIY Snell fishing rigs tutorial
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- Snapper rig setup a step by step tutorial by Alan from Fishing Mad. A detailed guide on a simple yet strong and reliable snapper rigs perfect for Port Phillip Bay and Western Port. We run through a guide on a double snell rig perfect for fishing with baits such as full pilchards, full silver whiting and squid heads. We also demonstrate and a single hook variation perfect for half pilchards and squid strips.
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Is this the best comment ever? Yes 100%, thanks for such an awesome comment.
100% it is, no one does a channel as detailed as Fishingmad. There’s no fancy boats in locations that none of us are really going to get too lol it’s just a great channel for just us average fisherman who love to fish in areas we live in. Great job Alan.
Thanks man !!! Its much appreciated !!! And 100% true LOL
I agree fishing mad is one of the best fisherman and best TH-camr.
Finally! A fishing tutorial I can actually follow, and by a fellow Aussie! Thanks heaps fishingmad!!!
No problems 👍 Your very welcome !!
Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup th-cam.com/users/postUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.
Thank you so much for the simple well explained tutorial of how to put together a snapper rig.👍
Glad it was helpful!
Alan, this was an excellent video. I'm preparing for my first Florida snapper trip in July and wanted to know how to rig my line. Although I will probably need a bit heavier egg sinker, your design should be perfect. Well organized, easy to follow with step-by-step, this was the exact video I was searching for. THANK You!
Tony 2 Hooks
Thanks Tony, i really appreciate the kind feedback. These rigs work brilliantly on snapper, good luck out there !!
amazing dude i struggled to do 1 snell but now i can do a double i’m very excited thankyou
Your very welcome, glad you found it helpful !!
You're a legend mate! I've just started fishing in NZ and don't have any knowledge so this really helped.
Great to hear! Plenty of helpful how to vids on the channel that im sure youll enjoy too.
Great video. I always buy pre made rigs, I never thought of making my own. Thanks FishingMad
Thanks Heath. Im glad you found the video helpful. Hopefully now you can start making some of your own snapper rigs
Thank you. You explained it so simply.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video just what I was looking for… nice and simple
Glad it helped. Cheers
Great Alan well explained can’t wait to get back out on the the water for snapper session cheers 🎣🎣🎣🎣
Thanks Joe, I really appreciate the positive comment. Mee to I cant wait to get out there. Lets hope the state government finally let us out to fish in a couple of weeks. I miss fishing thats for sure. What are you planning to target first ?
Thanks much, I enjoyed fishing in Jamaica, find these tips awesome
Awesome, that's wondaful to hear that you enjoyed it and that we are being watched from Jamica.
Awesome one Alan 👍. Will definitely be using these 2 rigs when we’re back to fishing 🎣.
Thanks Jared, yeah they are really good rigs for local snapper. I Cant wait to get out there and see other fellow anglers out there soon. Lets hope they loosen the rules in a couple of weeks
Once again Alan, you’ve made my day with an amazing video, definitely gonna try these set ups but with smaller hooks because I have never caught a snapper off a pier only pinkies! Also good to learn for the future so when a get a ‘tinny’ and can go out more a fish I can catch bigger fish!
Awesome Thank you for the positive feedback. Of the piers small paternoster rigs like these ones work a treat th-cam.com/video/Ezd_zfOAkIM/w-d-xo.html the snapper rigs in this vid will be perfect once you get a tinny. Thanks
fishingmad, thanks, I’ll go check it out now maybe I can use it tomorrow down at the pier!
Fantastic, I hope it helps. Good luck out there
this is my 1st time to go surf casting for snapper and your video will steer me hopefully to land me my 1st snapper, but if I'm not lucky to catch one I've learnt how to set up and tie the rig correctly. thanks very much for your help
Good luck!
Finally a simple well explained video cheers bro
Glad you liked it
I appreciate this tutorial please keep doing them. Cheers
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for the really helpful video Alan. Hopefully we can get back out on the water soon.
Thanks Isaac its much appreciated. 100% agreed cant wait to get back out on the water.
The best fishing Tutorial, explained simple and sraight to point, you have my sub keep doing great work Thank you
Nic tutorial..Thanks from Kerala, India.👍
Thank you !!
Thanks Alan, I've just subscribed! Great explanations and amazing contents.. Glad to have found you!
Awesome, Welcome aboard! Heaps of helpful content and fishing adventures on the channel, Enjoy, a lot more on the way once we get out of lockdown.
This has helped so much, thanks
You're welcome!
Great video Alan, thx for sharing
Thanks as always Anthony !!!
thanks Alan this is very strong ridge
No problems, glad you found it helpful
a solid video explainer. Ty Alan
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome and so helpful!Thanks to teach me
Happy to help!
I love snapper and the rig
Missed this one when it came out mate. Good video again. These are great rigs and once you get the hang of those wraps, it's quite easy to do. But I've got lazy and time poor over the last few years, so now I buy em ready made. I might sit down on a day off one day and make a stack of em.
Must admit over the years I have bought many premade rigs. Being in lockdown has been a good opportunity to start creating my own. And you realize there pretty quick and easy to make.
So very helpful and easy
Glad it was helpful!
Alan thanks for sharing the good snapper rigs I used them and caught so many fish like snapper even Australian salmon so thanks man for sharing the rig and god bless and cheers.
That's awesome Ahmed, Thanks for letting me know. Greatly appreciated. Gonna be a great couple of months ahead of us fishing so hopefully you cam catch plenty more with the rig
@@fishingmad yea hopefully in the next snapper season I catch some more snapper thanks again cheers and stay safe and god bless
Thanks Ahmed !! Have a great night
@@fishingmad you to man have a good night.
learning so much thanks mate
Great demo once again legend👍👍👍
Thank you !!
Excellent presentation bro 👍
Great tip too on type of weights depending on current
Great video , very informative
Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent tutorial thanks
Glad it was helpful!
fantastic alan well done!!!!
Thank you Angelo !! Glad you enjoyed it
Easy to follow, thank you
Your welcome, Thanks Darren
great vids mate cant wait to get back out there and use this rig
Thank you, yeah we cant wait to get back out there too !!!
You should do a fishing gear arsenal video showing all your gear and lures, and great videos, I love watching your videos and seeing what other anglers are doing in Melbourne.
Thanks Joseph, I really appreciate your comment. Im actually going to start doing some product reviews of trending products new to the market across different brands. I had been reluctant to do one on my own gear as most of it is Savage Gear stuff and i didn't want it to come across as a sales type or biased video as thats not what im about. Thanks very much for the suggestion its a really good one.
@@fishingmad bro what to use as bait in this setup, for handline fishing
Thanks mate,, awesome 👍👍👍
Your welcome !!
Thanks mate ❤
You're welcome 😊
Interesting .thanks
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Rangkaian pancing yang sangat bermanfaat dan menginspirasi saudaraku 👍
Excellent Video .In the footsteps of the Great Geoff Wilson cheers
Many thanks again Darryl. Im curious who is Geoff Wilson ? ill have to look him up and see what his about.
Geoff Wilson What ?????? The single most famous Snapper fisherman in Port Phillip West/ Geelong/Limeburners Bay/Stingaree Bay/Grammar school lagoon/ Knot TyingGuru etc.etc.etc.YOU MUST CHECK OUT HIS VAST ARRAY OF BOOKS/ Work/Legacy/Videos .................... cheers Darryl Johnston
I feel so silly now. I will check that out 100% and get upto date with things. Thanks for letting me know
Superb this great
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks Alan . I can't wait to get out on the Yak im about to install the Garmin stricker 4.5 combo. If your ever out Williamstown way about 300-400 of Willi beach you can land some good size snapper
Thanks Tom I appreciate the comment. Yes mate 100% you can catch good snapper only a few hundred meters off williamstown beach. Last year I caught a 5 kilo and 6 kilo snapper near the reef opposite the footy ground and you also get plenty of pinkies.
that is a new way I havent seen before overkill with that eight turn uni very strong.
Ledger rigs are always the way to go
Great video Alan, i use the same setup except i tie the bottom hook the same as the top hook i find it quicker, hasn't failed me yet.Feel for you guys down there, can't get out there.Hope things get better soon, cheers from Qld.Just subscribed.
Hi john, Thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel. Good to have you with us. Thats a very good suggestion which certainly would be quicker. I will have a play with next time i venture out. Hopefully will be in a few weeks.
Thanks bro 😎
No problem
Grandpa showed my this when I was about 7yrs old. He's 98 now and blind. So wish I could take him out for one more hook up 🎣
nice tutorial Alan, cant wait for lockdown to be over
Thanks Shayne, I appreciate the comment. I hear ya, I cant wait to get out for fishing. Lets hope we can get back out in a few weeks. What do you think you will target first ??
@@fishingmad would love to go for snapper, but i still need to get my kayak gears sorted haha. would a paddle kayak be able to get out far enough for snapper?
Yeah 100%. My mate who comes kayaking with me a lot has been using standard paddle kayak and managed to land a few really nice snapper last year. There are also some spots locally that you dont need to go to far out to find them
@@fishingmad thats awesome to hear haha. Looking forward to heading out
Us too, Hope to see you out there soon
Hi Alan, great stuff but I always wonder if I should leave the mainline a little slack or very tight when using those rigs? Cheers
A follow up video on how to bait/keep baits on these rigs for snapper would also be helpful
Thanks again.
Hi Toby, Thanks I appreciate the comment. Your in luck I created a video on exactly this topic some time ago. You can see that using this link th-cam.com/video/BMHmAtWHXvI/w-d-xo.html enjoy
@@fishingmad I'll check it out now! Thanks again!
No problems, your welcome. Hope it helps
Loving the information in these videos jist caught my first little snapper the other day keen to get back out and try this rig out off the beach. But i do have 1 question why is it that the sinker is above the hooks if its abit rough and ive got to use a bigger sinker will this rig still work. Cheers fella.
I use a 3/0 circle hook as the bottom hook and a size 4 circle hook as the top hook. Top hook for live bait and the bottom hook for either a cut pinfish or a frozen sardine. Other than that, I use the exact same rig and love it. Just use a heavier weight for where I fish
Agreed, great points there Mark. Its also a great setup for smaller fish like pinkies.
great vid,again, thankyou. one question ,is that small ball sinker all you use ??or do you have lead on the other side of the swivel too ???, cheers
Your very welcome, yes that the only sinker that I use. Small pea size sinker on the inside of the swivel so it can run down the the snelled hooks. Sometimes ill even fish with no sinker at all.
With half a pilchard i like to use a 2nd free running hook to help Hold the bait.
(as in not tied to the line just running free on it, also allowed then 2 have 4 hooks on a paternosta rig in stronger currents.
2 hooks tied on 2 hooks running free to hold bait)
tho TBH once i started using circle hooks i dont look back.
Every fish hooked in side of mouth, dont swallow it, easy to remove and less hard to fish you releasing.
Might be a silly question but is that little sinker all you need or do you need to attach a heavier running sinker aswell? I'm new to all of this
Hi Alan, great vids mate, really enjoy watching them. I bought myself a little boat at the end of summer and now chompin at the bit for lock down to finish and get out there. Quick question... would It be fair to say to use the double hook for snapper and the single for pinky's and same size hooks for either rig? Cheers mate :)
Congrats on the boat purchase. Yeah thats a pretty good assumption. When snapper fishing ill often have 2 rods out. 1 with double hooks and one with singles. If im just targeting pinkies then i will only use 1 hook and even drop down to a 4/0 or 3/0 or use soft plastics. I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions.
@@fishingmad Thanks bud, clears It up for me :)
Awesome
Would this be good on a party boat that rigs much differently here off the Gulf Coast of Texas? The party boats here for snapper use 12oz bank weights at the bottom with a simply loop knot (so additional weight can be used), then from there up about 1.5ft is a swivel, then tied off the swivel bottom is a 2' or so leader to a 6 size circle hook. Main line is tied to the top of the swivel. We are in 200' of water and the current is fairly strong, hence the 12oz and sometimes 24oz of weight. Just want to maintain vertical, minimize tangles with other nearby anglers on the boat and still fell the bite. Suggestions? Thank you.
Awesome vid Alan. I’m struggling to put a pillie or silver whiting on to the hooks. Any chance on a short tutoring how to put a pillie on these two hooks rig??
Thanks John, I appreciate the comment. Your in luck i created a video on exactly this some time ago. You can see that using this link th-cam.com/video/BMHmAtWHXvI/w-d-xo.html enjoy
Thank you kindly
No worries, your welcome. Hope you find that video helpful.
Nice video. Just want to know whether or not 30Lbs line strong enough ?
Yes 30lb is OK but I would prefer to use slightly stronger and buy a decent fluoro with thin diameter
What work better circle hooks or octopus hooks?
A cuantos metros de profundidas se puede pescar con ese sistema?
Hey do you have stickers to put on my pa 14 of fishing mad the logo looks great.
Going live with an online store on the fishingmad website hopefully this week. This will have stickers, hoodies, hats, beanies, shirts etc. The sticker on my kayak was specially made up, i can always try and get one made up for you
Awesome vid Alan!! Will you be making a video on how to bait half a pilchard and full pilchard on these rigs would be awesome if you could cheers
Thankss Issy. Have a look at this video which i created some time ago which should help th-cam.com/video/BMHmAtWHXvI/w-d-xo.html cheers
Great video Alan are we going to be able to fish next week because I’m going mental
I sure hope so. Im going completely mental aswell. Actaully most of my local mates that i talk to are going crazy aswell. Fingers crossed were back out in a week or so
fishingmad yes yes 😫🤞🐟
100%
Is a running swivel better for the sinker to slow for changing weights quickly, as I fish in westernport
I usually use this rig for western port as the tide and current changes so frequently th-cam.com/video/JjKA7xJrmfA/w-d-xo.html
Does it matter which direction you thread the line through an octopus hook?
To what do you attach the swivel then?
I use glowing lumo beads as an attractant and to protect knots from running sinkers etc., but I'm curious to know how they help stop the rig getting tangled up?
The lumo bead is completely optional. I find it provides a buffer between the sinker and knot to stop the knot from wearing out, and I have had odd occasions where the sinker and hooks have been wrapped up. Ive used the lumo bead in between the knot and sinker now for many years and its become a habit of my setups. Again completely optional if you dont think they add any benefit.
@@fishingmad - As I explained above I use them the same way that you do, but I wasn't aware of any benefits in relation to avoiding tangles. I was curious as to how that worked, that's all. All good.
All good, It was a good question. One of those things that sometimes you do by habit without really thinking about the logic. Thanks !!
How do you tie the pilchard onto the hook so it does not come off?
Hey Alan, what rods do you recommend to catch snapper with bait?
Have a look at this article I wrote on that topic fishingmad.com.au/article/how-to-catch-snapper cheers
So while fishing with this rig you leave it laying completely on the bottom of the sea bed or keep it suspended ?
just use a very light sinker or no sinker and you will find the bait will stay in the strike zone. Not stuck in the bottom.
Fishing mad can we use any swivel for this rig.
Yes you can! You really want to check its lb capacity to make sure its strong enough, I usually use 65lb barrel swivels
Can you describe how to put bait on these made hooks
Hi Zayad, we have heaps of vids on how thats done in the FishingMad members area
Can you tell us how to cook stingray
hi just a question will pinkies take meet as bait
Yep 100% they will. Hot tip Pinkies go nuts for raw chicken.
will a snapper rig work for pinkies aswell
Yes 100, however i strongly suggest watching the video on our channel called the perfect paternoster. Its what we use when targeting pinkies.
Hi Allen what main line should I use and will 15 lb work
Also will 50 lb test braid work cause my dads taking me fishing so we would like to know thanks
For bait fishing for snapper I usually use either 20lb or 30lb braid. Im sure 15lb will be OK just dont set the drag to tight.
Could this rig be used for Westernport gummys as well?
100% also very good for WP, just make the running sinker a little bigger as the tidal flow is a lot stronger
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Thank you !!
Do you know if this rig will work for surf perch?
100% it will just drop the hook size to something smaller if your catching smaller size ones
@@fishingmad thanks so much!! Can I also add another bead to the second hook?
100% it can work as an attractant
How about showing how you mount the bait pls?
Hi Ian, Your in luck I created a video on exactly this topic some time ago. You can see that using this link th-cam.com/video/BMHmAtWHXvI/w-d-xo.html enjoy
@@fishingmad thank you
no worries !! hope it helped
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Would octopus hooks work?
Yep that can also work well too
this rig can use for pier
100% yes, it just can be tricky to cast because of the long leader length. From a pier you could also consider a patanoster rig like this th-cam.com/video/r41F_di__e4/w-d-xo.html which is what i would use
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How far do you go out in Port Phillip Bay
All depends. If im on my kayak sometimes only a few hundred meters to a few kilometers. If on the boat I usually fish spots like werribee, willaimstown, cardinal at altona, P2, T10, spoil grounds all which take some time to get to.
Is 30# braid power pro ok for snapper fishing?
100% I usually have 30 pound braid on my snapper reels.
@@fishingmad thanks
I cant wait to get out again :(
100% agreed, looks like now it wont be until 26th of October the earliest
Man those are some really small sinkers for port Phillip Bay. That's not for land based fishing?
No we never use snell rigs when land based fishing, we always use paternoster rigs when land based fishing because you get far superior casting distance.
Hey bro, where do I put the sinker??
You can either put a very small ball sinker ( pea size ) just above the hooks inside the swivel, or unweighted . You could also do one above the swivel but thats not our preffered way
@@fishingmad no like isn't there suppose to be a big sinker?
Not on these rigs, watch this video I think this is the one your after th-cam.com/video/r41F_di__e4/w-d-xo.html perfect for sinkers and baits
@@fishingmad thank you so much brother, this is going to help me so much.. so glad I found your channel!!!! Much appreciated!!!!
Your very welcome, glad it has helped. Plenty of helpful stuff on the fishingmad website aswell.
I saw you in a fishing magazine
Which one ? Fishing Monthly ?
@@fishingmad yes
Yeah Im an author for Fishing Monthly Mag. I write every month for fishing around Melb, and PPB
@@fishingmad wow is that your job or you do it for fun?
Just for fun at this stage, hoping that it grows into something bigger.
Never seen anyone do 8 turns on a uni knot
Hi Alan why don't you try a,,,,, sliding hook rig,,,,it will slide on the hook trace,,,, to match other baits,,,,,,trust me it works ,,,,,
Thanks Peter, Yeah I agree 100% that a sliding hook rig works really really well. Especially locally. I often fish without any weight. ill try and do a video to cover this soon.
i can't wait
@@fishingmad How To Tie: Adjustable Snell Knot
Thanks Peter
I like the sound of that, probably a good topic whilst were still in lockdown
DONT use mustard hooks worst hooks to use thats why there soo cheap and sold at kmart and also usiung mustard hook you could damage the fishes mouth as youll need to strike the fish, soo if your starting off fishing use circle hooks and the fish will hook himself on. striking a fish is not for beginners.
Circle hooks only work in slow or still water any current will make them spiral and you won’t catch shit
if you use a sliding hook rig ,,say ,,,you fish with no sinker like for princess pier
yep 100% agree. Princess Pier would be the perfect spot for a setup like that
HI ALAN HERE IS A LINK TO LOOK AT Adjustable Strip Bait, Live Bait Fishing Rig
Looks like the link was removed, would you mind reposting the link in the comment. Thanks !!