snappers don't climb out and sun themselves like sliders do. I've had good luck catching larger softshells and snappers by using a trot line and baiting with chicken gizzards and pieces of cut up Bluegills.

If you can see him/her, a treble hook and 20+ pound line will give you a chance to snag it and land it.

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