Rock ledge snapper

Terry Lacoss
For the News-Leader

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Matt Hampton, Greg Cook, Bill Fassbender and Pam Cook, from left, are pictured with a big red snapper and kingfish catch. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Matt Hampton, Greg Cook, Bill Fassbender and Pam Cook, from left, are pictured with a big red snapper and kingfish catch. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Rock ledge snapper. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Rock ledge snapper. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Large landing nets are a must when targeting a variety of offshore bottom species, including red snapper. Pam Cook showcases her landing skills. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Large landing nets are a must when targeting a variety of offshore bottom species, including red snapper. Pam Cook showcases her landing skills. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Rock ledge snapper. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Rock ledge snapper. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Zach Terry boated this big 18-pound red snapper while fishing with Capt. Allen Mills over the weekend. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Zach Terry boated this big 18-pound red snapper while fishing with Capt. Allen Mills over the weekend. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Having fished offshore of Northeast Florida for several fishing seasons now, I have learned the difference between a small fish bite and a large fish bite, particularly when deep water bottom fishing.…