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How to catch yellowtail snapper in South Florida
Drift a silverside on a light tandem-hook jig naturally with the current through a chum trail.
The method
This method targets yellowtail snapper by free-lining a whole silverside on a light tandem-hook jig. Chum and moving current create a feeding trail near reef structure, while the bait drifts naturally back from the anchored boat. The demonstrations below show the rig, bait placement and line-feeding technique.
See it in action
How To Catch YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER the easiest way RIG JIG & BAIT (opens in a new tab)
South Florida SALT · Main demonstration
Gear & bait
01 / Rod
Penn Battalion spinning rod
7 ft Penn Battalion spinning rod.
03 / Main line
12 lb Momoi monofilament
12 lb smoke-blue nylon monofilament.
04 / Leader
Fluorocarbon leader
6–7 ft fluorocarbon leader tied directly to the jig.
05 / Jig
⅛ oz Yellowtail Candy jig
⅛ oz chartreuse Yellowtail Candy boxing-glove jig.
06 / Hooks
1/0 Mustad J-hook
1/0 Mustad J-hook.
07 / Chum
Chum
Chum to establish a trail in the current.
08 / Tool
Pliers
Pliers for attaching the extra hook.
09 / Bait
Whole silversides (glass minnows)
3–4 inch silversides (glass minnows).