Mutton Snapper Slay Fest | Tips to catch Mutton Snapper

#CProFishing
#TreasureCoastFishing
#MuttonSnapperFishing
We headed out of St Lucie Inlet on Florida's Treasure Coast with one thing in mind. Catching BIG Mutton Snapper and once we found them it became a Mutton Snapper Slay Fest. Gear used was Star Rods, Shimano Speedmaster, and Shimano Torium reels. The Mutton Rigs and presentation mean everything when fishing for Mutton Snapper. The leaders are 30 to 50' long depending on current of 30-40 pound Yozuri Flourocarbon leader. For hooks we used 4/0 Gamakatsu Octopus Circle hooks. Attaching the leading to the main line is a Spro 80 pound power swivel and then a FisherKing weight clip on the main line. Baits of choice are Bonito belly strips,, Ballyhoo plugs, and the best performing bait of the day which was live medium size Pilchards. We ended up catching a surprise monster fish on this trip also. Watch the video for more Mutton Snapper fishing tips and feel free to comment with any questions.

[@kohenshlom]

OHHH BOY ... YOU SURE FOUND THEM GREAT ACTION !LOVE THE CLIP SYSTEM FOR THE LED IM USING SOMETHING LIKE IT BUT YOURS IS MORE MINIMALISTIC WHERE CAN I FIND IT ? GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

FisherKing clips. I buy the 5 pack on Amazon that come with balloons. I put heavy duty bank sinker clips. on them where the balloon would go. They have really changed the game for me.

[@kohenshlom]

@@CProFishingWithWayne yes i have used all kind of different things through the years i like the minimalizem of this one thanks !

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Meant to say bank sinker CLIPS where the balloons would go and then attach a weight

[@patrickriddlem9130]

Nice weather and calm seas. Glad you got a bunch

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Patrick appreciate it

[@fabfishing7422]

Who needs the gym when you're pulling up mutton one after another! 💪💪

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

LOL funny you said that I felt like it went to the gym the next day.

[@fabfishing7422]

@@CProFishingWithWayne I bet buddy! I don't miss my gym days at all!

[@FishTuckerMan]

On fire Wayne! Epic session there buddy and the Amber Jack was so huge!🤙👍

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Dom!! Definitely a solid day

[@catchreleasefishing7426]

Awesome video Cpro!!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks buddy much appreciated

[@EngineeringHooksets]

Great video dude. I love that mutton underwater shot

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks buddy. I love watching them circle up

[@JohnAmes]

Some great information my friend 👍

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks John

[@BruddahdTv]

Awesome day fishing with you guys CPRO Style👊🏽🎣 Those are some fat Muttons 🐟 brother Awesome😎 Thanks for day out take care and stay safe🎣👊🏽🤙🏽Tight lines🎣

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks brother appreciate it !!

[@PHFishingBiking]

Wow you slayed em for sure filled up the whole box!! Nice and warm by you I am freezing here!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks PH. I will try to send some warm weather your way!!

[@JohnnyJigsTV]

Gotta love those muttons...Hope you crush it with your new SPJ set up. 🤙🤙🤙

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Johnny!!

[@user-ho1yv6nq2n]

Hello my new friends ❤️🔔. Beautiful fishing 🎣. Very very good. Big like to you 👍❣️🤝

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thank you

[@mlangfordcamper]

Dinner at your home must be the best ever

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Can’t complain 😁

[@terryfink1576]

Hope to see you out there sometime I never go out on weekends if I don’t have to

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Lucky problem to have. Still work 50 hours a week.

[@251reeling9]

Great video and nice underwater shots cpro style.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks brother appreciate it

[@WhatMyLensSees]

Holy crap that Aj man. Wow what a monster!!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Such a strong and beautiful fish. I think I'm going to do a trip focusing on them, and try and get one much bigger than that.

[@truenorthangler]

Another slayfest out there Wayne. Casey was on them. Great day out there.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Adrian!! He did a great job

[@trevorvechinski2071]

Awesome video! Good job on the fish 🔥

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Trevor

[@swampstalkeroutdoors]

Heck yeah brother awesome action packed vid, y’all killed it out there nice job! That AJ was a tank nice team out there!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks brother appreciate it

[@HighcountryFlylife]

awesome video again, you sure are the Pro of Mutton snapper fishing, that fish at the end there even though we didn't see the land, but wow that was huge, 40 pounds, on 30 lb line, a pretty good effort great stuff

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks again. Those times you think the GoPro is on but it’s not. Lol

[@blackanglerpinggiran4574]

great sir, greetings from Indonesia🙏👍

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thank you

[@kevinkay5429]

Great video and thank you for taking the time to make them. If you could please dial me into exactly what you use for the quick release sinker set up I would really appreciate it..All I catch are grunts a non keepers but we use them rigs with the 3 hooks and the sinker on the bottom of the rig. Thanks again.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thank you very much. The clip is called FisherKing clips. You can get them on Amazon or their website. I buy the five pack with the balloons off Amazon and then add a heavy bank sinker clip. You’re using a chicken rig and most likely fishing right on the wrecks. With Muttons you need to make your bait appear as natural as possible.They’re smart fish especially the bigger ones. Find wrecks along reef lines and anchor up current of the wreck so you’re fishing 100-200 feet from it. Enough weight to hold just over bottom with a long leader drifting back to a single circle hook.

[@jrfishingbd166]

Good my friend 👍❤️🤝🙏

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thank you

[@pescaycocinaconelsinaloa742]

Nice video

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thank you

[@lonesomeknoteye]

Tore emm up dude! Way to work as a unit out there. Nice donkey to finish the day 🤣 Tight lines Cpro Style!!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks brother!! CPro style 🤣

[@johnslonsky3956]

Absolutely, unequivocally, the undisputed Master of the Mutton Snapper!

[@johnslonsky3956]

Need to know what line class rod you are using or that you prefer for those Mutton.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

7’ Star Paraflex heavy action. Definitely not the master but I’m getting pretty good at catching them 😁

[@johnslonsky3956]

@@CProFishingWithWayne 15-30lbs, right?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

The Paraflex is 30 to 50 mono or 50 to 180 braid. As you can see on the first fish how much play it has though. I use it for heavier fish also and you need that strength when trying to horse up bigger Mutton fast. The Star Delux on the Torium in the video is 15 to 30 med/heavy and is fine though.

[@BIGBOONES]

Walleye like the sandy bottoms too, I need to go fishing I’m overdue. You tha mutton man filled the boat and landed that monster was that a tuna

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Boones. Yes, time for a fishing video buddy

[@PeelingLine]

Nice haul out there. That amberjack was massive but I guess not for you. 😂Would have been sweet if you pulled up that goliath in the beginning. Do bait shops sell bonita belly strips? Great video. 👍

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Brett. That Goliath wasn't coming up lol he just had a hold of my Snapper. That's why it was near death when I pulled it in the boat. You can buy strips but I keep my deep freezer full of Bonito.

[@SaltyStrikes]

🎶 “Do you know the Mutton man, the Mutton man, the Mutton man, who lives on Cpro Lane?” 🎶 awesome 👊💥

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

🤣

[@WhatMyLensSees]

And the way the track slows down around the 10:45 mark just works perfectly for fighting that fish. Your editing is just going up 📈

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

I believe I'm really starting to hone in my video style and I'm learning new tricks with the editing. Its funny but most of the time I have no idea how I'm going to lay out the video until I start making it, and then it clicks.

[@ThatShinerGuy]

Mutton Madness!! Looked like a great day on the water with a full cooler on the ride home. That amber jack fight was intense!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Shiner. I had to cut a lot of that AJ fight out. Took a while to land him.

[@TheOutdoorCatch]

Holy cow! You guys had a lot of good action. Way to find the fish. Good job guys!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Jake appreciate it buddy

[@WhatMyLensSees]

Cpro style at 4:04 no doubt. You guys crushed it. Looked like an absolute blast man.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Brother!! Much appreciated

[@MKOutdoors]

Amazing day on the water. You guys slayed them. Great video as always man

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Mike appreciate it

[@SFROutdoors]

Good work Casey getting all those muttons in! Capt put you on the money spot

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

👍

[@terryfink1576]

I also live out by 95 live off Pharr and Darwin

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

I’m off Parr also just a little west of you. Just shoot to the Turnpike and get off the Stuart exit and head east over the train tracks and it’s a couple minutes from there.

[@terryfink1576]

@@CProFishingWithWayne thanks

[@MRbassmasterman]

👍

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

😁👍

[@judithdandavis2206]

just letting you know that you won a giveaway on tubbyguy outdoors 1000 supporter giveaway.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thank you very much

[@judithdandavis2206]

@@CProFishingWithWayne saw you in there . your welcome .

[@SFROutdoors]

Have you noticed the muttons being on the up current or down current sides of the wrecks? I would love to see a video on boat positioning and reading the sonar what muttons look like. And what, direction N/S of inlet, currents, moon phases, depths you check out when deciding where to go for the day. Tight lines

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

I'm not sure which side of the wreck matters but moving around is key. I don't spend much time at one spot. After 15 minutes if I don't get the signs I'm looking for I move on. I will try to get more descriptive in my next video on what you're asking.

[@ArizonaMMJ]

Good stuff! What time of year do you recommend for targeting Tuna out here? Just moved to the area.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thank you!! Blackfin are around now

[@christerzian9293]

Great catch. Curious why you use a long leader and not a 3 way?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Mutton are smart fish and very wary. Weights will spook them especially the larger one's. The long leaders keep the bait far away from the weight and make the bait look more natural swaying in the current. Because of the long leaders you would have to hand line it in once you reach a three way swivel. That's why I use a power swivel and the FisherKing clips I can remove and reel down to the fish.

[@christerzian9293]

@@CProFishingWithWayne much thanks. I’m going to get some clips and give it a try.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

You’re welcome Chris. Post some pics on the CPro Fishing Facebook page when you catch some. Would love to see it. Tight lines

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Man what a trip !!!!! Awesome Wayne just awesome ! Gotta love the team work on that big AJ !!! . I assume AJ is an Amber Jack . Like I said before still learning my salt water fish lol thanks for taking us along bud

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Tubby!! Yup an Amberjack AKA reef donkey.

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

That "AJ" was an amberjack? I've always heard they pull real hard. That was a heck of a fight. Very very nice fish! Man, you weren't kidding it was a slay fest. Y'all really stuffed that cooler full!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks buddy!! They are called Reef Donkeys for a reasons. Pound for pound they are at the very top. Absolute freight trains. I cut most of that fight out because it was so long. Cooler was definitely stuffed.

[@AJOutdoors1]

Man you're steady catching! I'm going to be down in the Keys in two weeks, I hope we get on some fish like you did. Still need to setup our trip, maybe April-May time frame.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Sounds like a plan John. Just let me know. 👍

[@AJOutdoors1]

@@CProFishingWithWayne Ok, will do.

[@rjchyrich4434]

Whats the clipping system you use to attach and detach the sinker?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

FisherKing clips. I add a heavy duty bank sinker clip.

[@WorthDieing4]

Just moved to Fort pierce, have a 24 Wellcraft fisherman... any advice would be appreciated

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Welcome. Please feel free to PM me any questions on my CPro Fishing Facebook page

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

What an awesome day on the water for you guys! Glad to see you have adopted the balloon clip weight system. It works great for us here in the Keys as well. You really have the Mutton’s dialed in. We picked up an AJ and the first Sailfish landed on my boat yesterday; video out soon. Always enjoy your videos. Check your e-mail for my reply for a collaboration trip. Tight Lines bro! - Capt Dan

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Capt Dan. Those clips have really changed the game for me!! I am so happy to hear about the Sailfish. That is awesome and I can't wait to see the footage. I'm going to email you back my number so we can plan something. My Son's baseball starts on the weekends in several weeks so I might try to plan something before March. Tight Lines!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Sounds good. 👌

[@terryfink1576]

Got a question I live in psl but fish out of ft pierce just because I don’t the boat ramps in psl any good advice on a good ramp close to psl inlet

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

I’m in PSL also out by 95. Takes me 22-30 minutes to trailer to Sandsprite park. Straight shot out the inlet from there. If you’re going on the weekend on nice days advice is to get there before 7am or it gets very busy.

[@kohenshlom]

first but let me watch first ...

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

👍

[@patrickriddlem9130]

Im headed down to Port St. Lucie area Monday 2/8. I got this 8ft boat with a trolling motor I'm bringing. Any CALM water that hold Sheephead, Snook, Reds, etc and is easy to put in? Hope you have a chance to respond. THX

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Little Mud Creek boat ramp next to the Fort Pierce power plant. You can fish the mud flats, mangrove shorelines, channels, power lines for Sheepshead, and the docks along the opposite bank

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

This video shows how to catch Sheep’s at the power lines I’m talking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIDXdpaOe8aalZo

[@patrickriddlem9130]

@@CProFishingWithWayne REALLY appreciate it! Thanks and tight lines

[@tboneking5]

If you had a lot of current, how are you setting up on those fish using 8oz of lead? Are you pulling up way past them and just drifting your bait back or are you dropping pretty much on them?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

I use Gamakatsu octopus circle hooks. The hook will set itself by the time you grab the rod when they take it fast. If you notice smaller taps when they don’t run with it, you just reel fast until you’re tight and the hook will set.

[@tboneking5]

@@CProFishingWithWayne not exactly what I was asking. I’m more curious about boat positioning.

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Whether drifting and spot locked the weights are nearly vertical. Probably end up 10-30 feet down current behind the boat. I like the weight about 5-10 feet off the bottom with the long leader swaying straight back.

[@tboneking5]

@@CProFishingWithWayne thanks for your answer man!

[@ReelLocos]

Are mutton better eating than red snapper

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

They both are meaty and flaky with mild sweet meat. It depends on who you ask but I prefer Mutton.

[@mlangfordcamper]

Man I miss my Sea Hunt boat and days like this oh well I guess I will just keep haunting the marsh in my bass boat

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Time to get back out there buddy!! Thanks for watching.

[@Mrew2023]

What is the clip you use for weights?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

FisherKing clips

[@SFROutdoors]

Awesome video Wayne, when checking around about 100yds off the wrecks how do you 'look' for the muttons out there in the sand to see if they are there? Are you looking for the 'dust' on the bottom or the distinct lines up off the bottom? I can only seem to find grunts, thanks

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thank you much appreciated. I have come to learn the type of areas I will find them, and recognize their patterns on the depth finder which I showed in the video. When they're schooled up they will be from the bottom and rising up in the water column. When they're rising in the column you are going to have a good time. Use bigger baits that Grunts and other reef dwellers won't bother with. Don't use squid or sardines which will work but if there's other fish around they will eat away at it. Use light flourocarbon leader 30-40 lb and make sure it's long and far away from the weight so the fish don't get spooked.

[@anthonytroisi7810]

where can i buy the detachable slip sinker - what is the brand?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

They’re called FisherKing balloon and weight clips. You can go to their website or on Amazon. I buy the five pack clips and add my own heavy duty bank sinker clips. You get more for your money that way I find the bank sinker clips I buy are better. Thanks for watching

[@anthonytroisi7810]

@@CProFishingWithWayne Thanks you very much - that was very helpful as all your videos

[@armandosierra7807]

How far off shore is that wreck?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

About 6 miles

[@ErnieHatmaker]

Hmm... not what I was thinking of when I think of "octopus circle".😂

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

😁

[@miamiwax5504]

How do u make Bonita strips?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Just cut a tapered strip of belly from front to back. About 1.5 inches wide at the top and tapered back to a point.

[@miamiwax5504]

@@CProFishingWithWayne can u use the rest of the fish too or only the belly?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

The belly is firm and holds up much better. The rest of the fish will work but small stuff will peck it apart sometimes

[@miamiwax5504]

@@CProFishingWithWayne thanks for the reply. been fishing 30+ years but still learing

[@kevinike]

Where was this bud

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

I fish out of St Lucie Inlet. This is off Jensen Beach

[@kevinike]

That’s great!!! Keep up the good work

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Thanks Kevin. I appreciate the support

[@armandosierra7807]

Lol no im not asking for your lucky numbers lol

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

😁