Snapper Pack

$150.00

Our Top Lure Pack for Snapper Fishing combines the best lures for the Gold Coast’s unique reef environment, making it the ultimate choice for Snapper anglers. Each lure in this pack has been chosen to help you successfully target Snapper, whether you’re fishing shallow reefs or deeper structures. This lure pack offers incredible value for money with over $200 of value for a awesome price of only $150. Also included is a TT Split Foam Tackle Tray for your lure and jighead storage, as well as a variety of jigheads suited to your soft plastics and matched with either 30lb Dangan fluorocarbon if the bite is finicky, or in heavier structure 40lb Sunline FC Rock. 

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Top Lure Pack for Snapper Fishing at The Bait Shop Gold Coast 

At The Bait Shop Gold Coast, we’re excited to bring you our Top Lure Pack for Snapper Fishing, a specially curated selection ideal for targeting Snapper in the saltwater reefs off the Gold Coast. Whether you’re fishing at the 16 to 24 Fathom reefs, this pack is designed to help you bring in those prize Snapper.

 

Here’s an introduction to each lure included and tips on how to use them effectively on our local reefs.

  • Molix RT Shad 4.5″The Molix RT Shad is a soft plastic lure known for its realistic swim action and subtle vibrations. Its natural baitfish profile makes it particularly effective in clear waters where snapper can be shy. The RT Shad’s lifelike movement and soft body appeal to Snapper’s natural hunting instincts. Rig the Molix RT Shad on a jig head suited to the depth and drift speed at the 16 to 24 fathom reefs. Cast near the bottom structure, then retrieve slowly with intermittent pauses to allow the shad to sink and mimic a wounded baitfish.
  • Rapala Crush City The JerkThe Rapala Crush City The Jerk is a jerk bait designed to mimic an injured baitfish, an irresistible target for predatory fish like Snapper. With its darting, erratic action, this lure is particularly effective when worked over rocky bottoms and reef structures where Snapper tend to gather. Use a sharp, twitching retrieve near reef edges, allowing the lure to pause and sink slightly between movements. This technique is effective in the deeper waters of the 24 Fathoms, where Snapper are more likely to strike at a distressed-looking prey.
  • ZMan Scented Jerk ShadThe ZMan Scented Jerk Shad combines the appeal of a scented soft plastic with a versatile jerk bait action. The scent makes it particularly useful in the Gold Coast’s murkier reef waters, where visibility can be limited, while the soft texture keeps fish hanging on longer once they bite. This lure performs well on a medium to fast retrieve with subtle jerks to mimic a fleeing baitfish. Target Snapper hiding in reef crevices and drop-offs around the  reefs, where the extra scent can entice a bite in low visibility conditions.
  • Catch Freestyle KaburaThe Catch Freestyle Kabura is a specialized lure designed for slow-pitch jigging, a technique that Snapper find hard to resist. Its unique design allows it to flutter and spiral down through the water column, attracting Snapper from afar. This lure works especially well in deeper reefs and stronger currents. Drop the Freestyle Kabura to the bottom, then slowly reel in with a gentle lift-and-drop motion. This lure is particularly effective at the 24 Fathoms, where Snapper often hang close to the bottom. The Kabura’s enticing fall and slow retrieval can provoke aggressive strikes from Snapper. You can even place your rod in the rod holder whilst drifting or anchored just wind up so your about 5m off the bottom to avoid getting snagged and the motion of the boat will work your lure for you.
  • Berkley Shimma Vector The Berkley Shimma Vector is a heavy-duty jig designed to get down quickly to the reef floor, where Snapper are often feeding. This lure’s fluttering fall and erratic retrieve make it ideal for Snapper who are drawn to both movement and vibration. Allow the Shimma Vector to reach the bottom, then jig it upwards in short, sharp bursts. This works particularly well in the 16 Fathoms, where Snapper congregate around structure, and the rapid movement of the lure can draw them out for a strike. 

 

Why These Lures Work on the Gold Coast Reefs 

The reefs off the Gold Coast provide varied depths and structures that Snapper love. From the 16 Fathoms, where rocky outcrops create ample hiding spots, to the deeper 24 Fathoms with its rolling reefs and crevices, each lure in this pack offers a unique approach to targeting Snapper in these areas. 

  • 16 Fathoms – 20 Fathoms : This area is ideal for using jerkbaits and scented plastics like the Zman Scented Jerk Shad or Molix RT Shad, as Snapper in these shallower reefs respond well to scent and realistic swim actions. When using soft plastics or vibes in these areas make a long cast in the direction of your drift   whatever the depth is try and cast that distance eg 30m deep cast 30m leave your bail arm open and watch your line, if your line suddenly starts coming off faster this generally indicates a fish has eaten your lure on the drop so close your bail wind up any slack and strike. If your lure reaches the bottom without getting a bite once it is directly beneath the boat, you may start working your retrieve and once your lure has past the boat and on a 45 degree angle wind up and cast again. 

  • 24 Fathoms: In deeper reefs, heavier lures like the Berkley Shimma Vector and Catch Freestyle Kabura are essential for reaching Snapper holding close to the bottom, where they respond to slower, deliberate jigging actions. Soft plastics are also very effective on the 24’s using the same retrieve as the shallower reefs. 

 

Get Your Top Lure Pack for Snapper Today! 

This lure pack offers incredible value for money with over $200 of value for a awesome price of only $150. Also included is a TT Split Foam Tackle Tray for your lure and jighead storage, as well as a variety of Jigheads suited to your Soft Plastics and matched with either 30lb Dangan fluorocarbon if the bite is finicky or in heavier structure 40lb Sunline FC Rock. 

 

Our Top Lure Pack for Snapper Fishing combines the best lures for the Gold Coast’s unique reef environment, making it the ultimate choice for Snapper anglers. Each lure in this pack has been chosen to help you successfully target Snapper, whether you’re fishing shallow reefs or deeper structures. Swing by The Bait Shop Gold Coast today to grab your pack and prepare for a rewarding day on the water! 

 

Please note: Image a guide only. Colours may vary. Should an item be out of stock, it will be replaced with a similar product of equal or greater value.