Yellowtail Snapper can be found in waters from Brazil to Massachusetts, the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Southern California. A popular catch among anglers and a familiar menu item, yellowtail snapper are often spotted by scuba diver… read more
Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis), also called king snapper, swims in the waters from Massachusetts toward Brazil. The waters of Southern Florida, including the Bahamas, house more of these snappers than elsewhere. Anglers can catch mutton s… read more
Red snapper are a popular recreational and commercial fishing target and a mainstay in Japanese restaurants. Found from the Gulf of Mexico to the Southern Atlantic, this bottom feeding fish can weigh as much as 80 pounds, and can be found a… read more
The red snapper is found in the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern Atlantic coast of the United States. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates recreational anglers exceeded the red snapper fish bag limit by 1.2 mi… read more
Lane snapper (Lutjanus synagis), is also known as candy striper, rainbow and Mexican snapper. The snapper is found in western portions of the Atlantic, stretching from North Carolina south to Brazil and throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Its up… read more
A bluefish by any other name would still be a bluefish, but these popular sporting fish do have several alternate monikers, including their scientific name. Bluefish migrate up and down the Atlantic coast, eat voraciously and have several o… read more
Snapper fishing requires specific hooks that are designed for the mouth and jaw strength of these fish. Snapper hooks must feature a particular hook pattern and not bend easily against force. Choose from models such as Model Perfect, Kirby,… read more
Choosing the best hook to use when fishing for snapper is important for several reasons. First, the hook must be strong enough to hold against the snapper's mighty jaws, which can easily bite into mussel and oyster shells. Second, the hook… read more
If you've ever had the English classic fish and chips, then the odds are good that you've had rockfish, as this is the primary choice for fish and chips. Rockfish comes in a variety of different styles, including black rockfish, which is pr… read more
Snapper are hard-fighting saltwater fish that are valued for their meat. Snapper fishing requires durable gear that is built for large fish. The best snapper fishing reels will be durable, lightweight for long fights, have a high resistance… read more
Yellowtail snappers are not only lively little fish for an angler to catch, but they also taste good. Their average size is aorund 3 lbs. Their backs and upper sides have yellow spots covering bluish to olive skin. They also have a very dis… read more
Snapper fishing is the ideal introduction to saltwater fishing. Snappers, or juvenile bluefish, are small enough that a 4-year-old can reel them in, but they fight hard for their size. Snappers along the East Coast of the United States reac… read more
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