Red snapper season began in June off the Emerald Coast of Florida, with successful early catches reported. The document provides tips for catching red snapper, including fishing around artificial reefs where snapper congregate, using live bait that snapper prefer over dead bait, using fluorocarbon leader that is invisible to snapper's good eyesight, and using heavy fishing gear suitable for battling the strong-fighting snapper. A fishing charter company invites readers to book a trip to enjoy red snapper season.