I Used A MASSIVE Bait…Then This Happened! (Part 1 – Big RED Snapper Journey!!)

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I went to Sandringham rock wall and something BIG took my bait…
But did I land my first Big RED Snapper??
+ How to make a snelled hook Rig!!

Good luck out there! And thanks for watching!! 🐟🐟

Gear used:

Main rod – Shimano Aerowave 12ft with 8000 Shimano Socorro Reel (all round powerhouse!)

Other rod in this was used as a sleeper for squid – k-mart 9 ft red old rod and reel combo

Video Timestamps/Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Sandringham Rock wall & The Target
00:31 – Big Bite on the Rod
01:10 – The Mystery Monster Strike & what happened
02:13 – How to: Snelled Hook Rig! and Moving to 60lb Leader & 8/0 Hooks
02:37 – How to Tie the Improved Clinch Knot (Bottom Hook)
05:15 – How to Snell the Second Hook (Step-by-Step)
09:39 – Rigging the Swivel & Sinker Setup (end of rig)
11:22 – Rigging a Giant Mackerel Bait Slab
13:25 – Another Massive Hit in the Dark
14:20 – Re-Baiting with Silver Whiting
14:40 – Session Wrap-Up & What’s Next

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