Catching snapper on soft plastic lures is proving to be more effective than popular bait techniques. This phenomenon is so effective that if you adhere to the basics, you're almost guaranteed to catch a snapper.

As with most fishing, success revolves around attention to detail. With snapper on plastics, this means taking the time to ensure your soft plastics are rigged perfectly on jig heads. You also need to make sure your casts are as far forward of the boat's drift as possible, to avoid spooking the fish. And never drive over a spot you are about to fish. It also means utilising your GPS and depth sounder to make sure you're fishing the best areas. This last point is crucial.