Fishing for RED EMPEROR / tips and tricks from an ex PRO fisherman.

[@geoffdrew5207]

Excellent video mate, I was fortunate to live in the far north for seven years and can assure everyone that your information is spot on.

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thank you mateI appreciate your comment.

[@mickfarrell2897]

What anchor do you use. I’m running a plough mate and not so good in rubble. Really like your info.

[@ShannonsFishing]

I always run a sand anchor, set up on a trip system so I always get it back with 5 mtrs of chain. This method will hold pretty much anywhere. Good luck mate.

[@adammellor3591]

Unreal mate your videos are the best some tips I already know but some of the gem tips I use and they work .really appreciate your knowledge keep up the great work . Thanks mate.

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thank you Adam plenty more videos coming mate.

[@joshwalsh6194]

Great video champion, thank you 🤙

[@ShannonsFishing]

No problem 👍

[@ettiennemoller8594]

Thanks!

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thank you very much mate.

[@mrbreakout9180]

Another excellent educational video thanks Shannon. I'd like to request a new video or two, first all about anchoring offshore, max depth, species, weather, anchor types etc. Also fishing on the drift techniques and when to do it. I'm on the Sunshine Coast by the way and new to offshore fishing. Boats are using Minn Kota now and I use one in the estuary but the offshore boat I will be on is 8 meters in size.

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thanks mate for the kind words and I will happily do a couple of videos on anchoring and drifting I just have another 2 requested videos to do first.

[@mrbreakout9180]

Thanks 🤙@@ShannonsFishing

[@bowhunterslodge]

That was one of the best informative video out,im up here at Kurrimine beach, trying to learn about reef fishing, very helpful ,thanks again, ill search and see what others you have👍👍

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thanks mate. I wish you all the best with your reef fishing adventures.

[@vanceneep6130]

Quality clips mate just keep it up top-notch 👌👌👌👍

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thanks, will do!

[@michaelflaherty-8043]

Thanks Shannon for your advice .Much Appreciated!!

[@ShannonsFishing]

You are so welcome!👍

[@shamrock4life04]

Nice video mate! Keep em coming

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thanks, will do!👍

[@lindsayfraser4791]

A great video. thanks for taking the time to put it together. What about size 8 gang hooks???

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thanks mate, I have never tried ganged hooks for Reds but worth a shot. Just make sure they are good quality and strong. Good luck buddy.

[@EmilyMannsBiggestFan]

Cheers for the tips mate, any tricks for finding the reds on flat ground? Easy enough targeting fish on structure, seems like it’d be a big search finding them on the flats.

[@ShannonsFishing]

No mate , there is no easy way to find them on the flats just keep an eye on the sounder as you are heading out and about. Once you find some spots with fish, mark them as the fish will keep coming back to these spots from time to time. Good luck mate

[@EmilyMannsBiggestFan]

@@ShannonsFishingcheers mate, time on the water

[@snappycroc3546]

This helps alot of people like myself that struggle to find them

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thank you mate and I hope some of this info helps you to find that big Red you have been chasing.

[@carlmclaren797]

Great quality information, thanks 👍🏽

[@ShannonsFishing]

My pleasure!👍

[@nathanramage5583]

Great content mate👍

[@ShannonsFishing]

Thanks mate.

[@Henno1965]

Do you change your rig when using the downrigger method? Or just take off the snapper lead from the bottom loop of the paternoster? I’d think the two hooks might get tangled with 20 metres of unweighted line flopping about.

[@ShannonsFishing]

Good question mate. When using the downrigger I only have a hook at the end of my leader, I let out around 20 mtrs then clip into the peg on the downrigger ball then drop to desired depth letting the single bait free float around. Works very well in high current. Good luck mate.

[@Henno1965]

Thanks for answering mate. I’m going on a charter in my home town of 1770 soon. Haven’t been on one since I first moved here 20 years ago as my little tiller steer tinny is only good for jack and Barra stuff in the estuary or pelagic trolling in close. It will be paternoster fishing only but I’m so happy you’ve taught me the right way to put circles on a paternoster, I was one of those guys that caught very little on circles and now I know that not only was I striking when I shouldn’t I also had the hooks rigged the wrong way! (I watched your other video on circle hook rigging as well 👍) We might change from dead bait to livies with this skipper when he gets to his fave red spot. I’ve never pinned a yakka with a circle hook and am wondering if it’s more fiddly because the point is further around inside the gape than J hooks and you have a very unimpressed yakka going mental in your hand?

[@ShannonsFishing]

@@Henno1965 Your welcome mate, and yes it is a little more tricky to put lives on with a circle hook but it can be done. Good luck on your charter I hope you catch some big reds.

[@deniscepli1665]

Nice video mate, hit us up on the next good weatherwindow and we will take you out and you can show us how its done,

[@nickjay7362]

Can you get nannygai with this same . Thanks

[@ShannonsFishing]

Yes mate I fish for Nannys the same way I just use Squid and Pilchards for bait.

[@nickjay7362]

@ShannonsFishing OK thanks mate.

[@nickjay7362]

@ShannonsFishing I'm at Yeppoon. Any chance you can do a talk on catching nannygai. Like best time of year in 20m + water . Thanks

[@ShannonsFishing]

@@nickjay7362 Hi Nick I use to pro fish out of Yeppoon for Reds and Nanny's and we found that the cooler months were always better for the Nanny's and Reds fishing in 40 to 60 mtrs straight out off Stanage Bay. If you fish the same way as in my Red Emperor video with Pilchards and Squid you will do well fishing north of Yeppoon. Good Luck Buddy.

[@nickjay7362]

@@ShannonsFishing thanks heaps mate

[@ronlowes2193]

Hey young fella I’m a west Australian who have caught a red or two. My favourite hook is the gamakasto octopus circle hook. ( it’s spelled wrong but you’ll know) I’d be happy to share some experiences but not sure how to do it.

[@ShannonsFishing]

Hi buddy I would love to hear about your experiences. You can write me here [e-mail] or even send some short videos or photos. I will be happy to share them on my channel. Thanks Shannon.

[@JohnnoTime]

Thanks Shannon for the tips on the Reds! How far south can you get them?

[@ShannonsFishing]

You are welcome mate and you can catch Reds from Noosa up to the Cape.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep and Advise, I was a Pro line fisherman as well on and off for 30 od years but did around 17 years strait. We fished from Double Island point to the swains, Id say 80% of our Reds we caught on Alvey Reef Queen deck winches were a lot easier on my back. We found fresh Mullet and fresh Tuna, fresh fish, many things were top bait for them.

[@ShannonsFishing]

Nice to meet you Graig and thanks for the extra info buddy.👍

[@LukeCoote-y2g]

Hey mate, great info in this clip. Will you be doing a video for nannygai anytime soon?

[@ShannonsFishing]

Now that my boat is ready to go I will be chasing them over the cooler months and letting you guys know all the info on how I catch them. I hope this will help mate.

[@LukeCoote-y2g]

@@ShannonsFishingthanks mate, look forward to the video

[@hongbaohe5051]

hello master. Glad to see this video. GC Bob

[@ShannonsFishing]

Hey, thanks

[@tattooarttoday]

How would that work of the Goldie

[@ShannonsFishing]

Not sure how the Cuttlefish would work. I have used the downriver trick in high current off the Goldie to catch Snapper, Jew and Cobia. Using the paternoster rig bouncing back to a school of fish does work for Pearl Perch and proberly good for other species as well. Good Luck mate.

[@MahmmedDauod]

Good excellent 👍 ok