Reels
Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.
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Porgy
Sheepshead Fishing
A striped bait thief of pilings, jetties, and bridges along the Atlantic and Gulf. Winter and early spring bring them in to spawn.
Best Months: Dec to Apr
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Sheepshead
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Live Shrimp 2 to 4 in
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Rod & Reel
Sheepshead Setup
Sheepshead
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium spinning rod with a sensitive tip, 3000 reel, 20 lb braid, fiddler crabs on a small strong hook.
The US
Where to Catch Sheepshead
Saltwater & Coast · Florida
Destin Passes
East Pass, between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf. Redfish, seatrout, and sheepshead.
Redfish · Speckled Trout · Sheepshead
Saltwater & Coast · Georgia
Golden Isles
Marshes and sounds around St. Simons and Jekyll Island with redfish, trout, and summer tarpon.
Redfish · Speckled Trout · Sheepshead
Saltwater & Coast · South Carolina
Charleston Harbor
Marsh, creeks, and jetties around Charleston with flood tide tailing redfish.
Redfish · Speckled Trout · Sheepshead
Saltwater & Coast · Virginia
Virginia Beach
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and nearby inlets with stripers, flounder, and sheepshead.
Striped Bass · Flounder · Redfish
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Gear for Sheepshead
Rods
Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod
A medium inshore rod for jigs, popping corks, and live bait.
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PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
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Egg Sinkers and Swivels
Egg sinkers, swivels, and beads for slip-sinker and Carolina rigs.
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