Thursday, September 29, 2011

Snapper Fishing Port Phillip Bay - This Fish Has A Distinctive Flight Pattern

By Gladys Holland


Snapper fishing Port Phillip Bay is a deep water fishing experience that is thrilling for new and veterans anglers alike. There are many varieties that swim in the waters off of this beautiful area of Australia. They like to live in waters at a depth of 30 to 200 feet.

The oldest known fish of this kind is 57 years. Most live to be about 50 and weigh in the region of 50lbs. They are distinctive in their appearance with a sloping profile and thin, compressed body.

As an angler you want to know some things about this fish before embarking on a fishing journey. They are creatures of habit and like to feed off the bottom of seabeds. Squid and shellfish are their favorite meal but, they will eat just about any water game. The fresher your bait the better chance you have of finding your catch.

The fishing boat you use should be capable of handling waves up to 6 feet, as you will be out in deeper waters and the water can be very choppy, as well, the boats should be setup so that you can have at least eight rods going; making sure the boat does not drift.

It is easier to reel these fish in if you know what to expect when you hook one. First, they will dive and run along the bottom until you feel them start to wane. The head starts to weave back and forth. Next, as they get closer to the boat they make a second run and eventually just wade through the water; often turning toward the boat making netting them easy.

Snapper fishing Port Phillip Bay is a great idea for this reason; this deep water fish is rich in protein, some B vitamins, minerals, as well as, omega-3 fatty acids. There are so many ways to cook this fish, you could eat it several times a week all year as it is available at the local market throughout the year. These are a prized food fish, however, sometimes when they are sold in restaurants, it may not actually be snapper. This is done to reduce prices and meet demand. Read more about: snapper fishing port phillip bay




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