Lost my dad, this July 6 will make 2 years since he's been gone, one of the last good fishing trips we took we caught the limit on sheepshead between us both, your video made me revisit a great day with my dad, thanks!😊
You can get by with 12 lb line, but put a 3 or 4 foot piece of clear plastic air tubing above swivel to protect line from barnacles. Line can slide through tubing when it gets against a piling.
Your immense respect for these beautiful animals shows and I appreciate that. That's how you can tell a true sportsman from a hack. I'm born and raised in Orange County, CA. Have done almost all my fishing here, inshore and offshore. Have done quite a bit of bank fishing in Anchorage, AK as well. Love your scientific approach to the new lure. Will definitely subscribe.
My newest rod is a 75cm two-section telescopic rod that fits in my small backpack, it’s solid enough, it feels great and it looks great, especially with the reel I bought for it, colours match nicely 👍 I’m forty now, but since my early twenties my gear has just kept getting smaller and lighter, and the level of fun I’ve had with it gets better and better, lol For me, not only is it more fun feeling every little movement, but you know that if you hook a big one you’re really going to have to work hard to land it 👌 🎣
I'm from Mass. But I have family in FL and I love watching videos like this so I can fish when I visit them. My family has always been big on fishing. They know alot about ocean fishing. But it's always cool to learn something new
man I have seen some of the very cool striper fishing videos from tubers out in Mass or the east and northeast. So envious of that I do not have massive stripers in my part of Texas! Bet yall have a blast catching those!
Charleston, SC here. I bought the Cranka Crab, but I haven't really been able to use it. (Took two weeks to get delivered). Maybe when it gets warmer I will take my 10ft pond prowler in the river and use them. I usually stay near the edge until I get under the bridge. Great catches.
i am in Galveston bays “homewaters” I think I found your channel when you did a collab with one of our local youtubers… or could have been another Alabama tuber fisher. I dunno, important thing is of course, I found your channel last year!
Are you serious, for me Tampa has sucked! It’s over crowded, people everywhere, no where to fish. When I do get the opportunity, it’s been all catfish and sting rays. I’m actually wanting to leave Tampa simply because the fishing sucks! Am I wrong for that??? 😂😂
Long Beach, MS The wife and I use 10 LB Yo-Zuri super braid with 20 lb Seaguar fluorocarbon leader. Using 2500 & 3000 size spinning reals. Have had really good luck with this setup. Have only been broken off a couple of times this year
Grab the males buy the big claw so they can't pinch you and twist it off. Then they're clawless and won't get you. Females don't have claws. Good luck!
I saw a video the guy addressed being pinched by using long needle nose plyers and catching them from behind by hand. He also said to leave the big claw attached. I also saw another video where the guy said pull the claw off due to sheephead targeting the claw before hitting the crab and hook, causing you to loose fish and crab.
I live in south east Texas. Fish around Galveston mostly. I love pier fishing and sheepshead Are one of favorites. We catch a lot of different species off of the piers. Thanks for sharing this information and Video. I’m in my 60’s but like you I really enjoy trying different techniques. Keep putting in the work. We do Enjoy it!
My name’s Eddie, and I’m from Brunswick, Ohio. This is the second time I run into your channel. I’m planning to go to Florida for my vacation this June. I have a few artificial lures for fresh water fishing, and I’m wondering if any of them will work with saltwater fish? By the way, AWESOME content. !!!
Great content…I really appreciate your trying different lures and baits! That’s a lot of what is so great about fishing. I’m from mid Wisconsin and I use my ‘ older Hobie’ it’s only 9.5 ft long , but enjoy using it. I visited Florida and walked around some of the bridges and the waters were fishy. I ve never caught a sheepshead. My motor boat is rigged up for Great Lakes salmon. But it’s getting to the point that the Hobie is more fun Thanks a bunch!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
Sarasota Florida. Dug up some fiddler crabs today, will try them out. I do shore fishing but because of the 3 hurricanes we got this year, most of the fishing spots are closed for cleanup.
FYI 30 lb braid has the line diameter of 8 lb mono, and is way stronger, if you’re braid is visible in the water, use a fluorocarbon leader , approx 4-6 ft long.
yes and the phrase crusty crab is of course also a fantastic choice of marketing term and phrase very specifically marketed at a very specific audience of gen xrs, millennials, and “older” zoomers who will be super familiar with the Simpsons cartoon having grown up with it or watching it. I clicked on this video for that, exact, reason. I was badly hoping you would catch one with it so that I could justify going out and buying one!😂 And now I will save my money for another package of paddletails that I know for sure works having caught fish with them already
Can you talk a little bit in one of your videos about what you're seeing in terms of the bite when you're casting out like that for sheep? I'm so used to fishing vertical for sheep so I'd be curious to know exactly what you're looking for when you're casting to them.
Man really I just pay attention to the depth they’re holding in and I just blind cast around the pilings. I pay close attention to polio with patches of barnacles missing.
@@southernsalt Start taking as many as you can fit into your cooler and even the bed of your truck for that matter. Not long from now, everything in the Sea will die as it is Bible prophecy.
i love to have two setups a light braid 10 pound test...and actually a 40 pound braid... one for fun the other one for harvesting for dinner... it all depends what is the mindset that day.
First I just found your channel and liked this trip so thank you for sharing! I’m from Raleigh, NC but love our saltwater fishing! I like to run a 20 pound fluorocarbon leader on 15 pound braid for sheepshead.
Ever make it my way to Dirty Myrtle Beach, SC ? Awesome channel, can't wait to get back on the water and give your tactics a try! TY for the content, it's very much appreciated.
Im From North East New Jersey I Go Kayak Fishing On My 2021 Hobie Outback To Jamaica Bay NYC, New Rochelle NY, Oyster Bay Long Island; Connecticut, Raritan Bay NJ And Sandy Hook NJ and The List Keeps Going. I Really Lie Watching You Keeping It For Reel: I Target Jumbo Progys, Black Fish, Flukes, Sea Bass, Jumbo Sea Robins, Blue Fish, Spanish mackerel, Trigger Fish, I Start My Journey Late April or First week Of May Thru 1st Week Of Novemebr: Keep Up The Great Videos
@@tygoom you Are Absolutely Right About Strippers you Can Even Catch Them On Surf, They Are Around The Highlands NJ, Laredo NJ, South Amboy NJ. they Are Outthere
I fish for walleyes, steelheads, and salmon in Michigan; occasionally, I catch a big catfish. I use 8lb monofilament for everything. It's makes fishing faster and more fun fighting the fish. You just have to be patient; and it requires some finesse.
Enjoyed the sheepshead fishing. I've never fished for them before but I heard they're pretty prevalent in the waters around here. I'm in Richlands, NC and lived in Jacksonville, NC for years while stationed at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. I would fish the Neuse for sea trout and flounder. That's all I would fish for but I heard that sheepshead are a feisty fish. Okay, I'm a NEW SUBSCRIBER to help you hit your 30k subs. Heck, I'm struggling to hit 1.5k much yet your 30k subs. Good on you brother. Best to you and looking forward to more fishing adventures. I gotta go b/c your fishing made me hungry for some Bojangles and that yard bird needs to come see pappa. Full-watch. 👍🏽🤠 3/15/23
I normally fish off shore and use 30 lb braid, on a 6.5’ jigging rod, my rigs are self tied double droppers, made out of 50 lb mono. We catch big sheep’s head, Black Sea bass, grouper, ring tail porgies, grunts, and sometimes drum. We fish eastern N. C.
I've been inspired, I'm going to the Gulf coast this summer, and I'm going to catch sheepshead on my fly tackle, flies, I'll probably tie a fiddler crab fly, and some sand worm and sand flea artificials..
Sherman Tx. Lake Texoma native in the house! Love fishing the coast bur don"t get to fish there as much as I would like. My pb sheeps head is 13 lb. caught when I was 13 fishing off the pier of the Flagship Inn.
15-20lb big game has caught me many bull reds so it's fine for sheep's Now I seem to struggle with braid at the same strength as it breaks easily and also weathers quickly where I have to change it regularly in salt water. 15-20LB Berkley big game mono or around 40lb+ braid
I fish with 12 to 17 lbs line depending on the situation I fish that day, but I give the fish a fighting chance, I enjoy the fight not just using a broomstick like some do. Fishing is a great past time and enjoyment. My kids and now grandkids now enjoy catching the Convicts.
@@southernsalt definitely but .most people in this era of fishing go overboard in some many ways from keeping over the limit to just being A holes. I love fishing the bridges also but my passion for Sheepies is Flats around oyster bars while wading in Tampa Bay area.
Canyon Lake TX , I love catching and eating Sheepshead. It's the early spring bite that I really enjoy . I look at it like a preseason warmup game before summer.
I've never used plastic crab baits but with all the vids I've seen of fisherman doing so well with them I bought some. I chose the Savage Gear Duratech crab because it's a dead ringer for the blue crabs we have here. ❤
The type of fishing line I'd prefer to use when fishing for sheep head's black dum an flownder fish 🐠🐟🐠🐟 is mono filament line or breaded line at 40 to 60 now if you're fishing off rooks or even fishing off cliffs then onistly it's best to use 80 to 120 lbs test lines
Baxley Ga here. My kind of Entertainment right here. Just getting into kayak fishing. Going out on the 17th with guide in Brunswick. Cant wait. Keep it up man👍🏼
where i live we catch sheepshead on typically 6-10lb fluro but never on purpose. BUT where i'm from we call drums sheepshead as well.. not really sure why.
Hey I live in Beaumont, Tx. Sheepshead are my favorite fish to eat. I like to use 30 lb braided line. I primarily fish from the bank so I prefer the heavier line to get the fish away from structure. I really enjoyed your video and look forward to watching your future content.
Tip your Crusty Crab with a piece of shrimp, for scent! Or smear on the Pro Cure scent! That will help. But, if they make them in muddy brown, that would help it look natural.
Lake Charles Louisiana! I use 15lb braid/15 mono or fluorocarbon for sheeps, and 10braid/20 mono in the flats. I like the Salt Strong Power Prawn Jr with ProCure Shrimp gel on it. Good Fishin!
Awesome man! So it seems from the comments that my setup is pretty standard. There’s a few that go heavier but 15-20 pound setups seem to be the most used setup.
Interesting video Try soaking plastic baits in the oil from good cans of tuna fish I am in NW Ohio on Lake Erie When the water is BROWN with mud I use a jig and trailer scented and it makes a Huge difference But I have used that trick fishing for a lot of different fish different places
Since you like thinking outside the box and trying new things, you should try Nikko's shrimp, octopus, little 1" crab, and more. Their baits are the best out there. Tough to find, though.
I just watched your video on crickets for bait. You were being bit off because they liked them so much they were swallowing them. Can you find sand fleas in your area? Try them.
I catch all my sheeps head on 10pound braid and 20-25pound leader. I agree with you, lighter tackle is way funner, catches just as much and in reality its lower profile so less spooking fish. Easy peasy.
I'm in Burlington Wisconsin. Pretty soon I'll be chasing walleye in the rivers. Just got 8" of snow last night, and more coming this weekend. Pssssssshhhhhhhhhh. Can't wait for Spring!
Higher pound test doesn’t horse fish in any faster it just has a higher tensile rate and abrasion resistance. I use 20lb braid in MA. for striped bass and reds/trout when I visit my sister in s.c., it’s fine, unless you’re running into sharks or bull reds etc.. You may want to think about a higher test leader, I use 15-40lb mono/fluoro depending.
I just moved to the MS gulfcoast area in MS. I also just got a kayak and I am looking forward to getting out there and catching some sheeps, drums or maybe even a red. When do the sheepheads move out ?
Really enjoying your vids. . Thanks. I'll be out there tomorrow. I use 20 lb braid and 20 lb Fluorocarbon. That's my go to for just about all inshore. Snook, Trout, Redfish. Keep it going. Naples, FL
I like using light tackle myself. Anywhere between 10lbs-15lbs with a 20lb monofilament leader on a 1500-2500 reel. Around piling I go up to 20 lbs with a 30lbs monofilament leader
Hey boss man Give you a friendly advice, use the same Lure But by the one with the hooks on the arm. It gives it action as it's falling down like a real crab when you have the hooks on the arm. I don't really like using the single hook. One seem not to get bites. But the one with the hooks on the arm. They bite it like you're using live bait.
Use heavier(50 or even 80 lb test) braid as mainline and keep your leader the same as you normally use. When you get drug through the pilings, the leader isn't usually broken, it's usually the main line that is cut. 80lb test braid still handles better than 30lb mono.
Hey Nate ;Great content love your videos, especially those sheepshead I love sheepshead fishing here in Jupiter Florida,,,and I just ate my first Black drum man I wont be throwing many of them back , delicious,I use 15lb braid and 25Lb. flouro or mono.. Thanks for sharing Brother
@@southernsalt yes sir I believe soo too! I’ve seen the blue crab scented fish bites come out. But have not seen it in stores. Wouldn’t be a bad combo to try! With a imitation 🦀 crab!
Lost my dad, this July 6 will make 2 years since he's been gone, one of the last good fishing trips we took we caught the limit on sheepshead between us both, your video made me revisit a great day with my dad, thanks!😊
Oh man I’m so sorry to hear that
@@southernsalt thanks man,
You'll have those memories forever. I cherish mine.
Great fishing 🐟 day ,
You can get by with 12 lb line, but put a 3 or 4 foot piece of clear plastic air tubing above swivel to protect line from barnacles. Line can slide through tubing when it gets against a piling.
That’s actually a really good idea that I’ve never heard of before. Thanks!!
Seems like you would totally defeat the purpose of the small line. If your goin to put tubing over your line you may as well use a 120 lb mono leader
The leader would still be exposed. He’s talking about using tubing around the knot which’s where most of my line drag occurs.
@@J.o.e_K ok
@@J.o.e_K 3-4 feet of protection is not the same as a whole spool of 120 test.
That is a really cool bait bucket for those fiddlers. I’m glade you said it because I love eating puppy drums and most people say they’re trash.
No doubt, they’re delicious!!
Your immense respect for these beautiful animals shows and I appreciate that. That's how you can tell a true sportsman from a hack.
I'm born and raised in Orange County, CA. Have done almost all my fishing here, inshore and offshore. Have done quite a bit of bank fishing in Anchorage, AK as well.
Love your scientific approach to the new lure. Will definitely subscribe.
Awesome man I really appreciate it!!
Your channel is consistently good! Always learn something and witness your passion for fishing. Awesome, thank you!
Thank you!!
im from Galveston TX and have to say sheepshead is an underrated fish for eating and targeting. Keep up the great content!
Thanks brother!
I love using light tackle in salt water,you can actualy feel the power of the fish great video man
Definitely, some folks won’t understand the fun we get from going a little lighter
My newest rod is a 75cm two-section telescopic rod that fits in my small backpack, it’s solid enough, it feels great and it looks great, especially with the reel I bought for it, colours match nicely 👍
I’m forty now, but since my early twenties my gear has just kept getting smaller and lighter, and the level of fun I’ve had with it gets better and better, lol
For me, not only is it more fun feeling every little movement, but you know that if you hook a big one you’re really going to have to work hard to land it 👌 🎣
absolutely!
I'm from Mass. But I have family in FL and I love watching videos like this so I can fish when I visit them. My family has always been big on fishing. They know alot about ocean fishing. But it's always cool to learn something new
That’s awesome man, I bet y’all have some awesome fishing up in Mass!
man I have seen some of the very cool striper fishing videos from tubers out in Mass or the east and northeast. So envious of that I do not have massive stripers in my part of Texas! Bet yall have a blast catching those!
We use 30 lb J Braid gold and 20 lb Vanish Flouro with 3/0 live bait hooks.
Good deal!
Nice video and I’m from South Carolina. I have went sheep head fishing, one time and it was the best fishing I have ever done in my life..
Nice! It is pretty dang fun for sure!!
Charleston, SC here. I bought the Cranka Crab, but I haven't really been able to use it. (Took two weeks to get delivered). Maybe when it gets warmer I will take my 10ft pond prowler in the river and use them. I usually stay near the edge until I get under the bridge. Great catches.
Thanks brother! I have caught some good sheepshead on the Cranka Crabs!
What depth of water are u looking for in Charleston
@@RE-rx1ts I have no clue honestly. I've tried the Mount Pleasant Pier so far. That's it.
I've been chasing reds and trout. But sheep are next on my list
@@RE-rx1ts I saw a guy on riverfront park (North Charleston) catching sheepshead under the concrete pier
i am in Galveston bays “homewaters” I think I found your channel when you did a collab with one of our local youtubers… or could have been another Alabama tuber fisher. I dunno, important thing is of course, I found your channel last year!
🙌 it was probably MDLR
yes that one!
Tampa, Florida, plenty of bridges here to fish. Definitely following your advice.
Love that area!!
Are you serious, for me Tampa has sucked! It’s over crowded, people everywhere, no where to fish. When I do get the opportunity, it’s been all catfish and sting rays. I’m actually wanting to leave Tampa simply because the fishing sucks! Am I wrong for that??? 😂😂
Long Beach, MS
The wife and I use 10 LB Yo-Zuri super braid with 20 lb Seaguar fluorocarbon leader.
Using 2500 & 3000 size spinning reals.
Have had really good luck with this setup. Have only been broken off a couple of times this year
Nice!! Right down the road from me!
I’m from Jacksonville Fl..I want to go sheepshead fishing this weekend but I’m scared to put the crabs on the hook 😂
Oh come on now lol. Use gloves lol
Grab the males buy the big claw so they can't pinch you and twist it off. Then they're clawless and won't get you. Females don't have claws. Good luck!
I saw a video the guy addressed being pinched by using long needle nose plyers and catching them from behind by hand. He also said to leave the big claw attached. I also saw another video where the guy said pull the claw off due to sheephead targeting the claw before hitting the crab and hook, causing you to loose fish and crab.
I’m from Orlando the fiddler crabs aren’t that bad lol
I live in south east Texas. Fish around Galveston mostly. I love pier fishing and sheepshead Are one of favorites. We catch a lot of different species off of the piers. Thanks for sharing this information and Video. I’m in my 60’s but like you I really enjoy trying different techniques. Keep putting in the work. We do Enjoy it!
Thanks, I really appreciate it!!
My name’s Eddie, and I’m from Brunswick, Ohio.
This is the second time I run into your channel. I’m planning to go to Florida for my vacation this June.
I have a few artificial lures for fresh water fishing, and I’m wondering if any of them will work with saltwater fish? By the way, AWESOME content. !!!
Man that is awesome, good luck while you’re down here. I use freshwater lures all the time, zoom flukes work amazingly well!
Yes they will. Spoons, jigs and life like crank baits like shad rap will work.
I usually run a braided line on all my rods. 15-18lb diameter, 40-50lb test. Nothing's getting off and the abrasion resistance is amazing.
Roger that
Great content…I really appreciate your trying different lures and baits! That’s a lot of what is so great about fishing.
I’m from mid Wisconsin and I use my ‘ older Hobie’ it’s only 9.5 ft long , but enjoy using it. I visited Florida and walked around some of the bridges and the waters were fishy. I ve never caught a sheepshead. My motor boat is rigged up for Great Lakes salmon. But it’s getting to the point that the Hobie is more fun Thanks a bunch!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
Thank you! Love seeing viewers from up your way, thanks for supporting the channel!!
Sarasota Florida. Dug up some fiddler crabs today, will try them out. I do shore fishing but because of the 3 hurricanes we got this year, most of the fishing spots are closed for cleanup.
That’s rough, but glad you got some fiddlers for the sheepshead!
Great video! 20 pound test is usually my go-to for saltwater in general. But lighter is funner.
Thank you and thanks for sharing your setup!!
FYI 30 lb braid has the line diameter of 8 lb mono, and is way stronger, if you’re braid is visible in the water, use a fluorocarbon leader , approx 4-6 ft long.
Wilmington NC, if you use procure sent on your crusty crab lure the sheapys 17:12 will hit it
Yeah, I didn’t have any on my kayak. I have used both the vudu shrimp and cranka crab without scent and had great success with both.
yes and the phrase crusty crab is of course also a fantastic choice of marketing term and phrase very specifically marketed at a very specific audience of gen xrs, millennials, and “older” zoomers who will be super familiar with the Simpsons cartoon having grown up with it or watching it. I clicked on this video for that, exact, reason. I was badly hoping you would catch one with it so that I could justify going out and buying one!😂 And now I will save my money for another package of paddletails that I know for sure works having caught fish with them already
I use 20lb mostly but I do use 15lb also. And a braided steel leader wire about 12” above swivel and hook. Barrel swivel between mono or braid.
Interesting, never heard of using wire for sheepshead.
Just stumbled upon your channel and absolutely love your stuff. I usually use 20-25 lb. fluoro. Such an awesome channel. Keep it up!!
Thanks brother, and thanks for sharing your setup!!
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@@southernsalt You have an interesting accent. Are you Australian?
In Erwin NC I will be fishing the bridges around Southport and OKI soon…great videos and info!
Thanks and good luck!!
Can you talk a little bit in one of your videos about what you're seeing in terms of the bite when you're casting out like that for sheep? I'm so used to fishing vertical for sheep so I'd be curious to know exactly what you're looking for when you're casting to them.
Man really I just pay attention to the depth they’re holding in and I just blind cast around the pilings. I pay close attention to polio with patches of barnacles missing.
Navarre Florida here in the house moved down 4 yrs ago from Indiana hole new fishing experience still learning great video thanks for tips
🙌 welcome to the gulf brother!
Dang, you are killing it! 🔥🔥🔥 We can only keep 8 here in S. Florida.
Honestly they need to drop it here below 10 imo. Thanks!!
@@southernsalt Start taking as many as you can fit into your cooler and even the bed of your truck for that matter. Not long from now, everything in the Sea will die as it is Bible prophecy.
i love to have two setups a light braid 10 pound test...and actually a 40 pound braid... one for fun the other one for harvesting for dinner... it all depends what is the mindset that day.
Right on, I like it!
First I just found your channel and liked this trip so thank you for sharing! I’m from Raleigh, NC but love our saltwater fishing! I like to run a 20 pound fluorocarbon leader on 15 pound braid for sheepshead.
Awesome man, thanks for sharing your setup!!
Ever make it my way to Dirty Myrtle Beach, SC ? Awesome channel, can't wait to get back on the water and give your tactics a try! TY for the content, it's very much appreciated.
Never been there before but it’s on the list!!
Great video Dude. Seems like an artificial vs worms video need to happen. From Saluda SC
🙌 🙌 I think you’re right lol
Hanging out on the OBX, NC impatiently waiting for warmer weather. Thanks for all the great content.
Thanks brother, hopefully warmer weather is right around the corner!!
Im From North East New Jersey I Go Kayak Fishing On My 2021 Hobie Outback To Jamaica Bay NYC, New Rochelle NY, Oyster Bay Long Island; Connecticut, Raritan Bay NJ And Sandy Hook NJ and The List Keeps Going. I Really Lie Watching You Keeping It For Reel: I Target Jumbo Progys, Black Fish, Flukes, Sea Bass, Jumbo Sea Robins, Blue Fish, Spanish mackerel, Trigger Fish, I Start My Journey Late April or First week Of May Thru 1st Week Of Novemebr: Keep Up The Great Videos
Heck yeah, that’s awesome brother!! I got to fish the North East!!
Bass already in nj in the back bays
@@southernsalt let Me Know When Ever You Are Here I’ll be your cameraman….
@@rcnmasterplumber 🙌 🙌
@@tygoom you Are Absolutely Right About Strippers you Can Even Catch Them On Surf, They Are Around The Highlands NJ, Laredo NJ, South Amboy NJ. they Are Outthere
I fish for walleyes, steelheads, and salmon in Michigan; occasionally, I catch a big catfish. I use 8lb monofilament for everything. It's makes fishing faster and more fun fighting the fish. You just have to be patient; and it requires some finesse.
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Enjoyed the sheepshead fishing. I've never fished for them before but I heard they're pretty prevalent in the waters around here. I'm in Richlands, NC and lived in Jacksonville, NC for years while stationed at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. I would fish the Neuse for sea trout and flounder. That's all I would fish for but I heard that sheepshead are a feisty fish. Okay, I'm a NEW SUBSCRIBER to help you hit your 30k subs. Heck, I'm struggling to hit 1.5k much yet your 30k subs. Good on you brother. Best to you and looking forward to more fishing adventures. I gotta go b/c your fishing made me hungry for some Bojangles and that yard bird needs to come see pappa. Full-watch. 👍🏽🤠 3/15/23
Thanks brother I appreciate it and thank you for your service!! I’m heading over to subscribe to you
@@southernsalt 👍
I use 8-12lb straight mono a lot for sheeps
Nice
Smithfield, N C here, enjoy your videos, I love fishing our coastal waters here as well as fresh water…. Tight lines brother 😎
Very nice, thanks for watching the channel!!
im happy to see you hit your goal of 40k subs before the year !
Thank you!!
Checking in from Jacksonville FL
🙌 one of my favorite places!
@@southernsalt whenever you come this way give me a holla , I'm fairly new to area but I know a few spots....
Right on!
I fish all over south Florida and use nothing but 15-20 lb line and I adjust my leader accordingly to the fish I am going after.
Good video i love watching fishing in the south and sheepshead fishing, i am from Buffalo,NY it’s still snowing up here on 3/18 lol (Greg)
Oh man, hopefully winter clears up soon for you!
I use 30 lbs braided line with a 20lbs fluorocarbon leader, small hook, slip weight and a piece of shrimp or even hotdog.
I need help get a fresh water rod and salt water rod reel want to get 30 lb on braided on freshwater and 50 lb on saltwater rod and reel
Here on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, we use 30lb leader.
Right on!
I normally fish off shore and use 30 lb braid, on a 6.5’ jigging rod, my rigs are self tied double droppers, made out of 50 lb mono. We catch big sheep’s head, Black Sea bass, grouper, ring tail porgies, grunts, and sometimes drum. We fish eastern N. C.
I've been inspired, I'm going to the Gulf coast this summer, and I'm going to catch sheepshead on my fly tackle, flies, I'll probably tie a fiddler crab fly, and some sand worm and sand flea artificials..
Sherman Tx. Lake Texoma native in the house! Love fishing the coast bur don"t get to fish there as much as I would like. My pb sheeps head is 13 lb. caught when I was 13 fishing off the pier of the Flagship Inn.
Awesome man that’s a giant!!!
How do you like the Hobie Kayak that uses a peddle system vs using a paddle for movement?
Love the peddles drive system. I’ll never go back to paddling lol
Love flounder fishing, especially pacific halibut. I will watch all those episodes
Heck yeah, me too!!
South Mobile Co Alabama; 20lb Braid and 20lb Mono for a leader is my go to set up for saltwater inshore.
Awesome man, same waters! Thanks for sharing your setup!!
15-20lb big game has caught me many bull reds so it's fine for sheep's
Now I seem to struggle with braid at the same strength as it breaks easily and also weathers quickly where I have to change it regularly in salt water. 15-20LB Berkley big game mono or around 40lb+ braid
Nice, thanks for sharing!!
I fish with 12 to 17 lbs line depending on the situation I fish that day, but I give the fish a fighting chance, I enjoy the fight not just using a broomstick like some do. Fishing is a great past time and enjoyment. My kids and now grandkids now enjoy catching the Convicts.
Same here brother, it’s more about the fight and the the challenge than the catch!
@@southernsalt definitely but .most people in this era of fishing go overboard in some many ways from keeping over the limit to just being A holes. I love fishing the bridges also but my passion for Sheepies is Flats around oyster bars while wading in Tampa Bay area.
I am Adrian from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Happy fishing, you all!
Awesome!!
Canyon Lake TX , I love catching and eating Sheepshead. It's the early spring bite that I really enjoy . I look at it like a preseason warmup game before summer.
Man same here!
I've never used plastic crab baits but with all the vids I've seen of fisherman doing so well with them I bought some. I chose the Savage Gear Duratech crab because it's a dead ringer for the blue crabs we have here. ❤
The type of fishing line I'd prefer to use when fishing for sheep head's black dum an flownder fish 🐠🐟🐠🐟 is mono filament line or breaded line at 40 to 60 now if you're fishing off rooks or even fishing off cliffs then onistly it's best to use 80 to 120 lbs test lines
Southwest Missouri. Lived in West Palm Beach a couple yrs. Now I fish Bull Shoals and Northfork lakes.
Awesome!! Love west palm beach!
Baxley Ga here. My kind of Entertainment right here. Just getting into kayak fishing. Going out on the 17th with guide in Brunswick. Cant wait. Keep it up man👍🏼
Awesome, hope y’all go out and slay them!!
Alma Arkansas, I'm going to Navarre June 23rd to visit family for a couple days and going to try to fish while I'm there.
That’s an awesome place to fish! You going by foot, boat, or kayak?
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@@southernsalt I hope I get to catch some good eating fish to bring home.
where i live we catch sheepshead on typically 6-10lb fluro but never on purpose. BUT where i'm from we call drums sheepshead as well.. not really sure why.
I'm watching from Reidsville, NC. Love coastal fishing!
Nice!!
I commercial fished out of port Canaveral 20 years ago. Too much sun. Now I live in Westport, Oregon.
Man that’s a major change of scenery lol
I fish with 10 lb braid and 25 lb mono leader to catch sheep heads all the time. Great video my friend
Thanks brother!!
Another fish should be on your bucket list if u need to hook up on to a Snook brother . Side line stripping spool and u will love it.
I'm in Columbia, SC. I normally fish off piers in Myrtle Beach. Enjoyed your video and will be trying for so Sheepshead this weekend.
Great video we are watching you from orange beach alabama.We enjoy watching you try new baits keep up the great work
Awesome man, thanks!!
Watching from Indianapolis area. Lots of excitement! Glad I took a chance on ya.
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Huntsville, AL. Trying to get down there for a guided trip. I have my own kayak and gear.
Reach out to me on Facebook and we will set it up.
Hey I live in Beaumont, Tx. Sheepshead are my favorite fish to eat. I like to use 30 lb braided line. I primarily fish from the bank so I prefer the heavier line to get the fish away from structure. I really enjoyed your video and look forward to watching your future content.
Nice!!
Tip your Crusty Crab with a piece of shrimp, for scent! Or smear on the Pro Cure scent! That will help.
But, if they make them in muddy brown, that would help it look natural.
Houston,Tx....I keep 20lb line on deck for the Sheepies..., nice vid man... TIGHT LINES!!!! 👍
Thanks brother! Love visiting Houston and fishing the Bayou Vista / Jones Bay Area!
Lake Charles Louisiana!
I use 15lb braid/15 mono or fluorocarbon for sheeps, and 10braid/20 mono in the flats. I like the Salt Strong Power Prawn Jr with ProCure Shrimp gel on it.
Good Fishin!
Awesome man! So it seems from the comments that my setup is pretty standard. There’s a few that go heavier but 15-20 pound setups seem to be the most used setup.
Wow big fish😮
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Do you ever fish the Perdido pass area ? I'm heading there next week and I was wondering if the sheepshead were chewing yet?
Yessir fish there often. The sheepshead are definitely there but not sure how much longer. They’re heading offshore
Gretna Louisiana here. Just came across one of your videos and now you’ve got yourself 1 more subscriber! Keep up the good fishing man.
🙌 thank you!!
Interesting video
Try soaking plastic baits in the oil from good cans of tuna fish
I am in NW Ohio on Lake Erie
When the water is BROWN with mud
I use a jig and trailer scented and it makes a Huge difference
But I have used that trick fishing for a lot of different fish different places
Never heard of doing that… interesting
Since you like thinking outside the box and trying new things, you should try Nikko's shrimp, octopus, little 1" crab, and more. Their baits are the best out there. Tough to find, though.
Never heard of them, do you work for them lol
I just watched your video on crickets for bait. You were being bit off because they liked them so much they were swallowing them. Can you find sand fleas in your area? Try them.
I think I can go get some off the beach, thanks for the recommendation!
I catch all my sheeps head on 10pound braid and 20-25pound leader. I agree with you, lighter tackle is way funner, catches just as much and in reality its lower profile so less spooking fish. Easy peasy.
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I'm in Burlington Wisconsin. Pretty soon I'll be chasing walleye in the rivers. Just got 8" of snow last night, and more coming this weekend. Pssssssshhhhhhhhhh. Can't wait for Spring!
😯 holy cow man! I don’t think I’ve seen that much snow, hopefully it’ll be warmer for you all soon!
I'm a firm believer in giving the fish a fighting chance light tackle and a smooth drag will land plenty of big fish and its a lot of fun
Same here
Higher pound test doesn’t horse fish in any faster it just has a higher tensile rate and abrasion resistance. I use 20lb braid in MA. for striped bass and reds/trout when I visit my sister in s.c., it’s fine, unless you’re running into sharks or bull reds etc.. You may want to think about a higher test leader, I use 15-40lb mono/fluoro depending.
But it does… lighter line means lighter drag and less forcing the fish. If I ran 40 pound line I could just lock the drag down and force the fish out
I just moved to the MS gulfcoast area in MS. I also just got a kayak and I am looking forward to getting out there and catching some sheeps, drums or maybe even a red. When do the sheepheads move out ?
Awesome man! They move out in March typically but they’ll be back in October
Charleston S.C. Next week I am going back to my other home in Ocean View DE. Sheepshead at both locations
Very nice! I need to fish both of those areas!
Longview, Texas, born and raised in Houston so did alot of fishing around Galveston and Freeport
Awesome!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I enjoy the upbeat content you've got a new subscriber!
🙌 Merry Christmas to you too brother thank you!!
Really enjoying your vids. . Thanks. I'll be out there tomorrow. I use 20 lb braid and 20 lb Fluorocarbon. That's my go to for just about all inshore. Snook, Trout, Redfish. Keep it going. Naples, FL
Good luck brother, thanks!!
I'm from Hickory North Carolina, and just kinda found you without looking, great content!!!!
Awesome, and thank you!!
I use 40# braid to 20# leader. But the oysters in Charleston are thick and nasty lol
Nice, thanks for sharing!!
I can't wait until you start the flounder fishing videos Robert carawan in little river sc
Me either! I’ll start fishing for them next week!
Nice work when you can get it. Thanks from New Jersey Monmouth County shore.
Thanks man!!
I like using light tackle myself. Anywhere between 10lbs-15lbs with a 20lb monofilament leader on a 1500-2500 reel. Around piling I go up to 20 lbs with a 30lbs monofilament leader
Nice, thanks for sharing brother!
Hey boss man Give you a friendly advice, use the same Lure But by the one with the hooks on the arm. It gives it action as it's falling down like a real crab when you have the hooks on the arm. I don't really like using the single hook. One seem not to get bites. But the one with the hooks on the arm. They bite it like you're using live bait.
Use heavier(50 or even 80 lb test) braid as mainline and keep your leader the same as you normally use. When you get drug through the pilings, the leader isn't usually broken, it's usually the main line that is cut.
80lb test braid still handles better than 30lb mono.
No chance
@@southernsalt why?
Hey Nate ;Great content love your videos, especially those sheepshead I love sheepshead fishing here in Jupiter Florida,,,and I just ate my first Black drum man I wont be throwing many of them back , delicious,I use 15lb braid and 25Lb. flouro or mono..
Thanks for sharing Brother
Yessir 🙌 that’s awesome brother, thanks for sharing!!
Yes I'd Love ❣️😘 Flonders fish 🐠🐟🐠🐟 very yes I'd would very much appreciate like see some videos on that please.
Love it brother keep it up. Sending thanks for the channel from Myrtle Beach SC
Thanks brother I appreciate all the support!!
I’ve thought about a imitation crab. And maybe grab some blue crab fish bite and try that!!
I bet the fish bites will work in dirty water
@@southernsalt yes sir I believe soo too! I’ve seen the blue crab scented fish bites come out. But have not seen it in stores. Wouldn’t be a bad combo to try! With a imitation 🦀 crab!
Not at all. I’ll try to get my hands on some!
Have been going to North Padre for a few years curious what species that are active around the causeway there thanks
Newport NC! You just can't beat fishing in a kayak!
🙌 totally agree!