Fish do not blink and there`s a reason for that. Why? Because they know we`re coming to get `em, especially in the month of October. Despite their fish vigilance, anglers will “post up” over top of known and “secret” fish haunts to methodically try to collect a wide array of off shore, saltwater species that inhabit the waters east of the Martin County shores. Mangrove, vermilion, and mutton snapper will all be included in the target strategy.
Snapper Trappin` momentum will accelerate from the early fall days of September into the transitional weeks of October. Snapper populations will continue to increase during this period as fish stake out territory for their annual spawns. Jumbo mutton snapper to 20 pounds will present themselves along the Southern Reef Line just below the St. Lucie Inlet, in 65 to 85 feet of water around structure—both naturally occurring and artificial. Nice mangrove snapper will magically come in tight to reefs and wrecks and show off their athletic fish muscle, taunting bottom fishermen and testing their skills.
The key to catching these snapper species is twofold. First, one has to know where to find them and then, second, strategize properly to snag one, seemingly simple components that in fact take many years to perfect. If you haven`t perfected your fish snagging techniques, one of the best ways to progress towards fishing success is to go out on a local charter party boat and learn from the people that do it every day. It is the best and most affordable fishing deal in town.