Summer Snapper: Fishing on a 'Low' fish activity day

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Legends! What do you reckon?? Myth busted or what?!?

[@Big1Esko]

So good Sammy

[@glennvandenberg3912]

I have no idea but it would be a great series of vids or even to have a little tally at the end of each vid about what you got on what type of day. Keep it up brother.

[@JakeRawrr]

Epic! What depth reefs were these on?

[@naturesounds8456]

Its just the prediction, not 100% true. Fish bite just depends on current and air pressure, different spots need different current.

[@dsr20631]

Any day is a good day for fishing. How about a vid on how you set up your drift? What size jigheads and plastics you use in certain depths/currents, what to look for on your sounder etc. Loving the channel mate.

[@jamie_d___]

Love your style letting the cod go to conserve the quality of the reefs . Beautiful Sammy 👌🏻🙌🏻

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Jamie D Cheers mate, they have a pretty important role on the reefs seems wrong to keep them for the sake of it!

[@arabarran]

There are guys who spends hours studying moon charts, tides, air pressure and stuff. On the other hand, there are guys who takes rod and reel outside and cath fish. Simple as that! :)

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

HeavyWeight Fishing I’d rather get out there and have a crack! Any excuse for a fish 💪🍻🍻

[@ophimsipasom]

One of the best videos I've seen in a while. Love the raw emotion, and the honesty. Good to see us fishos share the same anxiety of breaking the donut, no matter our experience. In regards to phases and the almanac, I think the help the confidence and perhaps help the odds. But you will almost definitely catch fish if you find the patch, at the right time of day/tide, and present the right bait or lure in front of their nose.

[@bretthowie4292]

Your always better off with a line in the water having a go rather than sitting at home, my pb snapper came on a 2500 with 10lb braid and 18lb leader, went 75cm in Moreton bay.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Brett Howie bloody oath mate! That’s a cracking snap by the way 👌👌

[@williamatta3279]

Awesome video Sammy !! I am loving the constant uploads and new videos Sammy !! Thanks for the hard work and dedication you put into making these videos for us Sammy !! Keep up the amazing work Sammy !! Cheers William !!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate!

[@matthewmccann3826]

Another epic vid Sammy!!! Keen to hear more about the rods and reels you use. Love it 🤙

[@Rtechmobile]

Nothing stops The Saminator! Love your work ledgehammer.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Richard Anderson haha I get lucky from time to time mate! Cheers mate, appreciate it 🍻🍻

[@manr.9106]

Awesome session Sammy! Snapper on light gear with artificial lures is so sweet when the almanac says ´no bites‘ !!! You do exactly all the styles of fishing that I love most. Keep on doing what you’re doing! Best fishing vids from in Oz by far. 👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Oh thanks mate! really Appreciate the kind words! Cheers!

[@islandboiitsi]

loving the content mate! you speak really well in front of the camera

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Jahmai Namok cheers mate, really appreciate it! 🍻🍻

[@17hmr22lr22wrm]

Crab claw coming out the bumhole 😂 poor bugger. Another cracking vid though Sammy. Showing us all how it’s done. Good stuff

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hahah yeah that's gotta sting! Cheers mate!

[@aussiecue]

Two weeks either side of the full moon is the best time to go fishin

[@btw2567]

Sammy, 40 yrs ago my Granddad said "always fish as light as possible"........might be something in that. Great vids mate, cheers

[@Stevo-gb4kc]

Great stuff mate. As a very ordinary fisherman myself, I appreciate how you catch and release after you have your feed.

[@garydahler6513]

Solid snaps mate. Awesome video.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Gary Dahler cheers mate 🍻🍻

[@col2959]

I havnt bothered with the almanac in years. Great vid nice catch

[@tigerbudgie9562]

As light as possible is always best. That’s a fact. It also makes the day more fun.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Tiger Budgie surely does! Raises the stakes doesn’t it 🍻🍻

[@halen_outdoor]

Your humour is sometimes very interesting, but you are a legend sammy.

[@noelyeo4557]

Mate I love the way you go of the cuff

[@ClickBAITFishing]

My kids and I are learning about fishing, boating, and making you tube videos. Thanks for the great video I am subscribing so we can keep up and learn from your work.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Glad you guys are enjoying them!

[@victorbitter583]

Great stuff Sammy. Love your honesty mate. Most blokes would have kept being done in the bottom to themselves. Hope the spikes weren't too brutal. cheers mate.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Victor Bitter 😂😂😂 I was waiting to see if anyone would pick up on that. I heard it in the editing and thought “this will be good!” 😂😂😂

[@ryanmcneil5728]

Hay Sammy we use 2500 series reels and p.e 1 for snapper over here in NZ for snapper,

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Nice mate! Sounds like fun!

[@arronwellington5522]

Done it again nice fish sammy 👍👍👍

[@arronwellington5522]

Might be your last trip for a while hey sammy just seen a post no more boating as it’s not essential not happy didn’t even get to get out there on 7 news tonight

[@lizard9437]

Can't beat those glass out days. Nice work mate

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Brett O'Leary live for the glass outs! ❤️ ❤️

[@geoffquinn6508]

Great vid, how come I always have a low activity day ha ha thanks love watching, cheers

[@baileymaller7467]

Yew struth, got them in the boat on a no fish day reelled in some absolute beautys

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Bailey Maller Yeah was a pretty productive morning! 🍻🍻

[@lauribrown7407]

So much for a low activity day! You caught heaps!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@rickystewi]

Great fishing again, got to say I dont fish 2 piece rods because the top always twists.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

rickystewi cheers mate! The 2 piece rods are a lot easier to travel with though!

[@shalveenlal9934]

The light setup fishing show with Sammy Hitzke..... who smashed it once again btw......

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

shalveen lal hahah I got lucky I think Shalveen! Cheers mate 🍻🍻

[@troyrush79]

Hi Sammy, love this episode. Good vibes as per usual. You mentioned the fisherman's almanac in the beginning. I've tried to find the site but I can't find it. Would you have a link by any chance please?

[@smee103]

No Beer ! Un Australian good to see some fish hitting the deck 👍hoping to get out next Sunday weather and Almanac permitting

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Darren Lloyd haha I know! Almost had my passport revoked 😂😂

[@coastalmenace]

Absolute legend dude! Love your vids keep it up. Just a small recommendation , if you could put your gear details used in your description ❤️

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Coastal Menace yeah I might start doing that, or talking through the gear a bit more thorough in the vids 👍👍 cheers! 🍻🍻

[@firsttimecastingadventures]

Great video sammy luv to here that braid sound

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Best sound in the world isn't it!

[@bradlecocq2430]

On ya Sammy. Sitting back with a beer loving the footage. If u don’t hit a million subs something is wrong with this world. From Perth. 🙌🇦🇺

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Deadline hahah cheers mate, wish I had a beer for the fillet session, but glad you took care of business for me 💪💪 Haha I reckon I’ll aim for 50k and see how we go!

[@bradlecocq2430]

Sammy Hitzke Fishing I’m being optimistic for u mate. 🤣🤣 your channel and YBS. The best 🙌🙌🇦🇺🍻🍻

[@CraftyKiwiLures]

Well I think it's safe to say that you smashed it mate low activity what do they know right they probably spend all their time on the couch 😉 nice work Sam got some nice fish keep up the good work 👍🎣

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Daniel McGovern that’s it mate, can’t catch them if your not fishing! Appreciate it mate! Cheers 🍻🍻

[@meirshamai1]

Excelnt video mait.how dip is the reef at the snaper fishing drift? I see you hardly move the rod while fishing,was most of the bites on the drop ?

[@matthomas6575]

Every fishing day lately seems to be a low activity day for me but it is always nice to get out on the water

[@jaydenmitchell2497]

Love your vids mate keep it up

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Goldfish boiii Cheers mate 🍻🍻

[@waynemorgan8340]

Hey Sammy, enjoying your videos. I'm in Victoria near Warrnambool but I lived in Darwin for a number of years and miss the fishing up there. Anyway mate just want to know what camera mount you are using in this video. It seems to stay nice and steady as the boat moves around. Thank mate, keep that line wet dude!

[@TUNZA24]

Hahhaha yewwwww uppa Sammy boy legend what an awesome fish on light gear!!!! You make me so jealous once again mate.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Haha Cheers mate! Got lucky that time I reckon!

[@postmortemspasm]

How do you find the locations mate? Been searching online but the spots are all crap, no fish even on the sounder. Can you give us an hints? Im in SEQ as well. Cheers

[@fishpest2039]

Get a marine chart and check the depth lines and contours, also go ask some trawler operators if they know of any hookup or wreck locations// above all that get a great fishfinder and plow the waters for rubble patches

[@postmortemspasm]

@@fishpest2039 cheers mate, appreciate it

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah mate, what fishpest said as well as spending time driving around looking at the sounder. Trolling is when I find most of my spots 👍👍

[@bruhfish6117]

Dayum that drag sounded smooth

[@himderfella]

If a line is not in the water you'll never catch fish. The best advice I have been given is fish when there is tidal movement in the water. I fish Estuary & river. I do consult my Solunar charts but, like you, I have caught fish on the Poor days. I have also NOT caught fish on the Excellent days. A great video. The Little Green Monster was looking over my shoulder while I watched it.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

That's it mate! Sometimes you just gotta get out there and have a crack!

[@amralaa3643]

What I love about your videos is that you are full of energy and excitement :) .. Can you tell me your set up as I like the action of this rod

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! Really Appreciate it! Its an Amped II rod and 3000 shimano stella

[@jcalta75]

G'day mate. What was the website at the start of the video that showed the tides and 'fish activity'?

[@yutubabe]

tides4fishing.com mate

[@dbayboyds409]

Great vid mate. Would love to know more like are you casting ahead of the drift? How deep and are you marking fish and then drifting them or just drifting known reef areas? 🤙

[@thor_6886]

I was going to ask exactly the same thing - you saved me the trouble. I am not even in Australia, let alone SE Queensland, so I'm not familiar with the area. It looks completely featureless out there, no reason to stop and start fishing.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I’ll make sure I include a bit more info in the next videos mate 👍👍 cheers! 🍻

[@scottjohnson3686]

Nice work mate i live in northern subs of brisbane and always get donuts unless i travel to Sunny Coast or fraser coast, where in the bay is a good area to try

[@boostjunky24]

Why was it rated a low fish day Sammy? Low barometric pressure or no tidal movement?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

It was low due to the solunar charts, so moon phase

[@michaelmage9627]

Sammy, that fish sells in Toronto Canada for CDN$ 7.99 -9.9/lb.We get a few varieties. Mango Snapper or Red Snapper are my faves. By the way, you are the man. Utter thuggery. Good on ya.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Michael Mage yeah nice! They sell for heaps more over here in Australia!! Cheers legend🍻🍻

[@jewyhunter_]

The snapper are back well overdue Sammy .Are they the same winter spots sammy or would you go deeper during summer?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Jewyhunter Charlie I usually just look for the bait mate, I do find the deeper spots are pretty hard to fish in summer with the currents though 👍👍

[@jewyhunter_]

Sammy Hitzke Fishing cheers Sammy .

[@ralph9987]

Is this an old spot that you keep going to? What is the process of finding new fishing spots or areas to drift on? Thanks

[@tristanbradford8271]

Hey Sammy at the start of your video what's the app you are using for the fish activity ect.

[@TheManurin]

Nice cool video, thanks!

[@rajazamri]

Awesome mate👍👍👍

[@Joe-kc7sz]

Great stuff , Fish still have to eat .But in deep water I think it is different. I go by barometric pressure !

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah barometric pressure plays a big part I reckon!

[@Allan1356]

Great vid as usual Sammy. Can I ask, what area and depth are you fishing? I tend to fish off Mooloolaba and find a lot of water between fish lately . Thanks again for the great videos and tips

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers Allan! mate got these between 15-20m. There was bait holding in the area so I think that definitely helped!

[@AdriftFishing]

Hey Sammy. Sick vid as usual! Hey can I ask a question? I notice your running external mic’s on your go pros. Have you had any issues with a hiss over the audio? I’m running a rode videomicro on my hero 8 with the GoPro adapter and I can hear it in quiet conditions. Thought you might have a view. Cheers man. Keep it up ;)

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Adrift Fishing hey mate, cheers! The only time I can hear a hiss is when my mic’s are connected. Usually as a result of some corrosion on the plugs from the salt water. Other then that, even in the wind they are usually really good 👍

[@AdriftFishing]

Thanks for that. Yeah salts good like that lol! Cool man keep up the great entertainment!

[@ellochy8357]

Love the video bro keep it up 👍🏼

[@steverichardson6920]

Did I see you surreptitiously drop the rod tip as the other boat motored past? Good job mate👍

[@calvinpearce5901]

Hey sammy wat a good morning on a low fish day cant wait for the next one I had a beer for ya mate

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Calvin Pearce cheers mate! Glad someone had a beer for me! 🍻🍻

[@spbspermbrosadventures6388]

What do you look for on your sounder for snapper drift

[@absolutefishing658]

good video so far mate🔥💯

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Absolute Fishing cheers mate 🍻🍻

[@amitiu1]

Nice! Have you seen them on the fish finder? how was the bottom? Depth? Good luck!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yes I could see them on the fish finder. I was in 15-20m. Cheers!

[@SteveKayakFishingMalta]

Well done for this Channel, what is the depth of sea? do you let the lure touch the bottom ? thanks

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate, its abou 15-20m deep and yes i let the lure touch the bottom

[@danielwillaton7479]

Hey mate how long do you normally wait between jigging up your plastic? Do you let is sit on the bottom for a bit?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I like to let it sink and rest abit. Usually i'll just keep changing up the pauses until I get a hit and crack a pattern

[@joshparry2867]

Do you think it’s better fishing on a low barometer or high , what’s your thought ?? 😊

[@jeremysummers9243]

What model Ocean Thug were you using in the larger combo?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Jeremy Summers the light casting mate, cracker rod!

[@jeremysummers9243]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing thanks for that. Have been keen on the Bone rods since your swains reef videos.

[@zackemp7637]

What gear were you using mate in the first part of the vid like leader ect

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Zac Kemp 30lb braid, 30lb leader, 5000 reel and pe2-3 rod 👍👍

[@silverkiller01]

Hey Sammy, Great video as always, I wanted to ask. How deep are you and what is the water temp during this session?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers Daniel, about 15-20m mate and water temp was 27.5

[@desgamble7643]

Hi Sammy. Myth busted mate. Just a question. You are fishing on your own in Moreton Bay. How big is your boat in length? I stop at Macleay Island as soon as i see open water. My boat is a 2018 Stacer 4.29 runabout with a 50 hp yamaha 4 stroke on the back. Do you think this type of boat would be safe in the bay in calm weather. I never leave the southern Moreton Bay Islands and the fish look tempting up that way. Any advice would be appreciated. Keep up the great videos.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

G'day mate, Yes I fish Moreton bay solo all the time, as well as a lot further offshore. your 4.3 would be fine on a good day. Just need to pick the right weather. My boat is 5.6m long. Cheers!

[@slickcheese7325]

What colour softie are you using there Sammy, great video

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Smokey Shad

[@jacksonbennetts271]

What rod is the lighter one Sammy with the streakz on it

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

That's an Amped II rod, 10-20lb

[@tailslapexplore6887]

Some mate have all the luck but I know its not me, great fishing mate.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

haha we all have our good days! Cheers mate!

[@brisbanefisho]

I think of that Fishing Almanac was in the minus fishing category, Sammy would still load up, such a gun fisherman! What was the website you showed with activity though? Cheers Sammy 🤙🏻

[@jaygould3257]

tides 4 fishing i think i youse the same one

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

HW haha I think I got lucky that time mate! Right place at the right time! Cheers mate 🍻🍻

[@calebpaterson6933]

Good video mate... How far off shore is that Sammy, and u legend for catching plenty on a no fish day.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

axist22 cheers mate, appreciate it! That area is a little way offshore, not sure on the exact distance 🍻🍻🍻

[@calebpaterson6933]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing OK all good mate... Seems like a good spot u have urself there

[@michaelvrckoff6966]

My theory on fishing with tides and moon phases is don't worry about them fish when you can and if the water is still there you have a chance

[@fanaticforager6610]

👍🏻 Agreed on the Awareness of the Utmost Importance of reef species, as fore mentioned; the maintenance crew, Aye 😉🤙🏼 🐠

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Gotta keep everything healthy down there!

[@cameronbullock2182]

I really enjoy your videos, can you make a videos on how to locate targeted fish

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate, Possibly in the future i'll do something like that

[@Antz94]

Lighter lines are harder to see for the fish, better presentation. Its also way more fun.

[@jacksonbennetts271]

What app is this mate loved the vid

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Rebecca Bennetts cheers! Tides4fishing 👍👍

[@leliteros]

Hahaha lovely title man, let just fishing in a good day ever instead of curious the good fish bite days the web/apps tells us 😁 keep filming man 🙌

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Wahyutamanbunga cheers mate, appreciate it 🍻🍻

[@40s9s3]

I learned a long time ago that you fish when you have the opportunity. You never know when you will have that catch of a liftime when you go or can for sure get skunked if you stay home

[@ROLFCOPTERZZ]

Sammy whats the light gear setup

[@simonlee8327]

Lots of donuts for me ,while my son does not miss. Go figure? Love your work.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

He must be holding his tongue right! cheers!

[@honglysolo]

I Love your style letting the cod go to conserve the quality of the reefs .

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! always important to look after your spots!

[@7osselshded]

Tell us more about ur fishing setups And i am looking for ur recommendation for jigging gear if u have to choose between Catalina and twinpower?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

A7madelsa3dany I haven’t tried the catalina’s mate, I love my twinpower though 👍

[@vanqishcantaimyt_1414]

Hey man wat editing software do u use I’m trying to get better at KZbin in my channel

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

VanqishCantAimYT _ Premiere pro mate 👍

[@baxterharding1629]

What rod were you using

[@mickssouthaussieadventures1631]

Bloody good day out Sammy. By the way, when you said you were out of beer my first thought was "Is Graham in town again?" I'd be checking to see where he is mate :)

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Mick's South Aussie Adventures hahah maybe that’s where they all went! Bloody sneaky Graham had paid my beer fridge a visit!

[@angelocilli3190]

Love it @4:19 lol

[@nilstellmann8966]

Hey man i wanted to ask you where you get your face/neck protections from. I really need them for sea fishing but the thing is I can't really find any good ones.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate i got that one from Suzuki marine, plenty of them available online

[@nilstellmann8966]

Sammy Hitzke Fishing ok. Thx man

[@kyejohnson5203]

Nice snapper mate

[@otawithethanhall4428]

Was this filmed today

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Out There Nah mate, the week before 👍

[@otawithethanhall4428]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing Ok, thought so, i went near there on sunday and didnt have too much luck, i just posted a vid about it if you wanted to watch, you'll probably recognise dads boat.

[@bartleyadventures4647]

Maybe you could test the northern wind theory

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Bartley Adventures I’m pretty sure I’ve filmed heaps of videos in northerly to be honest!

[@ryanthomo6031]

How deep were you fishing when you got them first couple fish?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Ryan Lahd 15m mate 👍

[@ryanthomo6031]

Sammy Hitzke Fishing I thought the current had been ripping through the bay but you obviously got your plastic down there fine and got the fish! Very good vid

[@robberlin2230]

I think it means no fish will be jumping in the boat today, last vid was a 3 fish jumping in the boat day

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

hahah That's a good thing! I'm not keen on getting cut in half!

[@bensbassnbarra9098]

Unfortunately the low fish ratings were true for my day but it was nice to see that you were getting on to some action 👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Ben’s Bass’N’Barra oh no! Sorry to hear mate, keep it at them 💪💪

[@bensbassnbarra9098]

Certainly will Sammy, can’t wait for you and Johnny Costello to catch up in a video

[@cliftonshomeimprovements7971]

Always see everybody catch the big snapper on the pink shed. I think they call it a jerk Shad or something.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah pink is a another good colour!

[@CelebesViking]

There is no guaranteed you come home with cooler full with fish or empty handed what matter is while you are fishing there is fish down there and they're in mood for eating ....

[@michaelmage9627]

Subtle presentation is the key here. It just got better after you changed the gear.