Port Phillip Bay Bruisers by Andrew Clark

Snapper season on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay starts around AFL Grand Final day and runs right through till the end of April or early May. It's at either end of the season that some big snapper are on offer for recreational anglers. The last few years have seen an amazing run of snapper in the warmer months. Hopefully, this will continue in the coming years.

I'm always amazed to see what some people will spend on boats and accessories and still pull up short when it comes to landing a decent snapper in the bay. Get smart! Remember that snapper decide when and where they feed. Be on the water with the right bait and right equipment at the right time and you're in with a good chance...