Try a small piece of shrimp - no bigger than the end joint of your forefinger - on a size 2 stainless hook.
Pete
What kind of hook should I use for sheepshead?
I was told "the small the better" by the tackle shop;
I read "small circle hook" on line;
I read "Mutu light 1/0" on one of Florida fishing magazine two days ago.
Got real confused...... Trying to catch some for dinner......
Also, I saw a few good ones eating algae or seagrass around piling, not even interested in my live fiddler crabs........ I searched a bit on line, it says their diet ~70% seedgrass and algae and stuff, only >10% of crabs and shells......
What's the best bait you've used?
Thanks~~~
Try a small piece of shrimp - no bigger than the end joint of your forefinger - on a size 2 stainless hook.
Pete
I agree with Pete, the best bait I have used for them is shrimp. I have caught them on 1/4 jig heads but it seems like smaller hooks would probably work better.
Dwyane
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I use khale red hooks 1/0 or 2/0 baited with shrimp and can fill a ice chest most of the time i like to use a wire leader there teeth can play havoc with your line
Just my two cents:D
Thanks, guys.
When you mentioned "shrimp", will frozen ones work? Or I have to get those live ones and cut them fresh......?
frozen work fine thats what i use most of the time
Just my two cents:D
Where r u catching sheepshead this time of the year?
Well I fish in South Louisiana and we catch them on oyster reefs and around docks at this time of the Year
Just my two cents:D