Avoid the potential of losing fish by taking the guesswork out of tying rigs properly. Use this Instinct snapper rig for optimum results.

Complete with two 5/0 beak hooks and 112g snapper sinker.

Snapper frequent Australian coastal waters from Queensland around to northern West Australia. They are found around reefs, harbours, bays, off rocks and break walls.

The fish tend to run hard and deep when hooked, heading for the cover of the reef. In deep water the fish can provide a tough fight, with a characteristic double shake of the head before each run.

Best bait: crab, fish flesh, garfish, mussel, octopus, pilchard, pippie, prawn, slimy mackerel, squid.