sheephead question

Ranger Rick · 01-05-2009, 11:15 PM

I seem to do "ok" on the sheeps, but don't really think I have them figured out.I've tried circle hooks (1/0 to 3/0), small live bait hooks (1/0), and kahle hooks (1's and 2's I think). About the onlything I haven't tried is a jig head.

I normally use sand fleas because they are cheap to dig, though would probably do better on shrimp. Also, I normally fish from shore.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, RR

N-Reel-Trouble · 01-06-2009, 11:46 PM

I'd use smaller hooks for 1, #1 hooks are smaller than 1/0 hooks... then you can also try using fiddler crabs for bait, and mostly sheeps are around pilings of any type that have barnacles on them.

King Mike · 01-07-2009, 12:32 AM

we usually use number 4 or 6 el cheapo bronze hooks with a light split shot... we kill them if they are bitting if not we put our dive gear and and do some low viz spear fishing. Either way if they are there we are catching/ shooting them.

Drew Mixon · 01-07-2009, 11:04 AM

yea, i think a smaller hook. #1 or so. i prefer the circles. if you cant 'feel' the bite, you still have a pretty good shot at a hook up. same principle for triggerfish--small circle hooks.

cheers.

drew

USOBE - J · 01-07-2009, 03:53 PM

I use smaller hooks also, but absolutely use only fiddler crabs. They are the key for me. Around docks i always strike them when the tide is moving out. Have fun. Good luck and tight lines.

Joey

Fishermon · 01-07-2009, 07:53 PM

I got these last year.....worked pretty well

Ranger Rick · 01-08-2009, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the replies. I used fiddlers when I was in Jacksonville, but haven't been able to catch any around here. Guess I'll have to visit the bait shop to have a better chance.

The pictures look similar to the live bait hooks I bought - but I'll be sure to keep it small. Only one other goes with a circle hook? Thought there would be more...

RR

Linda · 01-09-2009, 09:00 AM

I don't like circle hooks for sheephead., I like a smaller hook, & deff needs to be strong cause of those chompers

true-king · 01-09-2009, 10:17 AM

Your luck will change once they turn on in late feb/march. They get so thick in the pass anyonecan catch them!

I use small strong J hooks.

Drew Mixon · 01-09-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

true-king (1/9/2009)Your luck will change once they turn on in late feb/march. They get so thick in the pass anyonecan catch them!

I use small strong J hooks.

too true. you can use a bent paperclip and a cockroach in the pass, in february.

cheers.

drew

01-06-2009, 11:46 PM	#2
N-Reel-Trouble Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Shop Posts: 616	RE: sheephead question I'd use smaller hooks for 1, #1 hooks are smaller than 1/0 hooks... then you can also try using fiddler crabs for bait, and mostly sheeps are around pilings of any type that have barnacles on them.

01-07-2009, 12:32 AM	#3
King Mike Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 268	RE: sheephead question we usually use number 4 or 6 el cheapo bronze hooks with a light split shot... we kill them if they are bitting if not we put our dive gear and and do some low viz spear fishing. Either way if they are there we are catching/ shooting them.

01-07-2009, 11:04 AM	#4
Drew Mixon Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: adrift, but in full control Posts: 318	RE: sheephead question yea, i think a smaller hook. #1 or so. i prefer the circles. if you cant 'feel' the bite, you still have a pretty good shot at a hook up. same principle for triggerfish--small circle hooks. cheers. drew

01-07-2009, 03:53 PM	#5
USOBE - J Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2	RE: sheephead question I use smaller hooks also, but absolutely use only fiddler crabs. They are the key for me. Around docks i always strike them when the tide is moving out. Have fun. Good luck and tight lines. Joey

01-07-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
Fishermon Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Beach, Fl Posts: 992	RE: sheephead question I got these last year.....worked pretty well

01-05-2009, 11:15 PM	#1
Ranger Rick Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Lagoon Posts: 59	sheephead question I seem to do "ok" on the sheeps, but don't really think I have them figured out.I've tried circle hooks (1/0 to 3/0), small live bait hooks (1/0), and kahle hooks (1's and 2's I think). About the onlything I haven't tried is a jig head. I normally use sand fleas because they are cheap to dig, though would probably do better on shrimp. Also, I normally fish from shore. Any suggestions? Thanks, RR __________________ Ranger Rick Wet Pleasure 29' Century WA Yamaha 225 4-strokes

01-08-2009, 09:02 PM	#7
Ranger Rick Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Lagoon Posts: 59	RE: sheephead question Thanks for the replies. I used fiddlers when I was in Jacksonville, but haven't been able to catch any around here. Guess I'll have to visit the bait shop to have a better chance. The pictures look similar to the live bait hooks I bought - but I'll be sure to keep it small. Only one other goes with a circle hook? Thought there would be more... RR __________________ Ranger Rick Wet Pleasure 29' Century WA Yamaha 225 4-strokes

01-09-2009, 09:00 AM	#8
Linda Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 1,458	RE: sheephead question I don't like circle hooks for sheephead., I like a smaller hook, & deff needs to be strong cause of those chompers __________________ www.pckfa.com www.captlinda.com

01-09-2009, 10:17 AM	#9
true-king Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensa-hassee Posts: 2,027	RE: sheephead question Your luck will change once they turn on in late feb/march. They get so thick in the pass anyonecan catch them! I use small strong J hooks.

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