Best Sheepshead Hooks?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Long standing debate, which hooks are the best for catching Sheepshead? I prefer a stout hook. I would rather have my line break than have my hooks bend out (I use 80 pound fluorocarbon). I noticed these Gamakatsu hooks bending out on snags and I lost a really nice fish due to the weaker metal. Gamakatsu does have a 4X Strong Octopus hook, which work really well. Which hooks do you prefer?
April 4th, Temp mid 40's to mid 60's, wind NE10 slacking off throughout the day.
Hooks used today: Gomakatsu Octopus 3/O Stock# 02413-25, Mustad Ultrapoint 2/0 Ref# 92677NPBLN
16' Sundance Skiff
30HP Mercury
Shimano Torium 20HG - Shimano Trevala Jigging Rod 6'6" Heavy, Medium Fast
Penn Fathom 25NLD2 - Shimano Trevala Jigging Rod 5'8" Heavy, Medium Fast.
100 Pound Power Pro, 80 Pound Fluorocarbon Leader, 3 Ounce Egg Sinker
Catch Mud Crabs under stuff, below the high tide line (WEAR GLOVES oyster cuts are nasty). Purple crabs with spots and striped legs are stone crabs and are illegal to possess.
Catch Sea Urchins on pilings and other structure below the high tide line (WEAR GLOVES, the spines are non-venomous but can leave splinters and oyster cuts are nasty) I use a crab net.
offkilterfishing@yahoo.com
I have been using Bottom Sweeper Jigs, which have been very effective in the port area on Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Red Drum. Thinking about switching over to JawBreaker Jigs to support local business. I am also interested in trying out your rig, as your vids are a testament to its ability to land fish after fish! Nice work on the vids! Keep them coming!
Travis and austin make some killer jigs man, 43_2 fishing 👍🏻
JawBreaker Jigs by 43_2 fishing are the best bang for your buck sheepshead jigs out there. Theyre locally made and custom painted in NewBern NC
I use bottom sweeper jigs now but before I switch to them I used gamakatsu live bait 1/0 hooks
I fish Holden Beach area alot and really like the owner gorilla light #1 or #2 they are extremely sharp.
Thanks form sharing . I always enjoy your videos.
I like Owner but they r pricey!
I like to use the mustad Big gun in 2/0 and 1/0 really stout hook I have had great success with these hooks. It's been to windy to get out lately great video as always sir.
I have used those, I like 'em. Remember, there is always somewhere to get out of the wind at the port (if you get there early)...Thanks for the comment!
BEST hooks are Gamakatsu live bait hooks. They are awesome for sheeps
I have never tried those but they look good, what size are you using?
Are you dropping it down letting the weight sit on the bottom?? Never been sheepshead fishing before that's why I ask.
I always drop it all the way to the bottom, two hooks gives the fish more to chew on and more chance to get a hook deep in the mouth.
@@offkilterfishing So you let the weight lay on the bottom, not hold it up off the bottom?
@@michaelzabriskie2105 Let it set on the bottom and keep the line tight, you will feel them thumping.
@@offkilterfishing Cool… I’ll have try some sheepshead fishing then. Thanks for the information.
I also use the bottom sweeper. They are expensive though. If it isn’t too windy this weekend I’m going to your spot to try your rig.
Good luck out there!
If you ever get lucky enough to get to say 20k subs can you imagine how many people will be fishing your spots?
It's not about the spots. Everyone here already fishes those same spots. It's important to have the right gear and the specific experience in detecting the bite and setting the hook.
@@FrankLadd ^^^This
I have recently switched from gamakatsu to matzuo octopus hooks.they are wicked sharp.
What tied do you like to fish . I have tried to fish the Swansboro bridge. The current is ripping there not of the time . I was wondering if a slack tied would produce any bites
Hey man don’t have any way to
Contact you other than here. I’ll send you a few Jawbreaker jigs to try out. I’ve had really good success and reviews from ppl
Thanks, I would love to try them. Contact me at offkilterfishing@yahoo.com
I would really like to go out on the boat with you to catch some sheep head looks like you catch them very easy I live in Bayboro
I like mustad ultra point 1/0 or gamakatsu 1/0 live bait hooks when I'm using smaller mud, rock or fiddler crabs.. I'll go a little bigger say 4/0 or so (on a bottom sweeper style jig)) if I'm using blue crab or urchins. Depends on the size of the bait for me!
Great video as usual, liked the pizza one too lol
That’s what’s up, I switch to bigger hooks at the end of May when the big sheep show back up. I go up to 4/0 or 5/0. Thanks for the feedback.
Lol....dude using snapper gear for sheeps 😅
Where was you fishing
What type of rig are you using?
Lol you can’t compare a 2 x hook too a standard hook lol you need to buy 2x or 4 x hooks only
I totally agree, I was really attempting to show the difference that the hook thickness makes. I was flounder fishing with a large kahle hook last September and put on a sand flea to see if there were a few black drum in the area. I hooked a fish that pulled like a truck and bent the hook straight. Lesson learned.
What city/state are you fishing?
How do you rig your double hook set up and im guessing its the 80 Pound floro from swivel to hooks ?
I show how to tie the rig in my parboiled sandfleas are legit video, 80 fluoro is right, it is an awesome set up.
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Where can I get sea urchins near Morehead City?
Chasin Tails sells them or you can catch your own
It's 15in 5 bag limit in Texas. Where are you?
NC, 10” Fork Length, 10 fish bag limit
I like gamakatsu 2and3/0 live bait hooks whenever I get a chance to go where do you go to catch your mud crabs at down there
Was wondering if you ever chase the shad in the cape fear?
I go after hickory shad in the Neuse river, I am fond of their roe and they are a good bait for catfish.
@@offkilterfishing 100% agree about the roe
At this point you should know what the best hook is for hook up ratio can i ask which one it is? I've heard 100 people say 1,000 different things
@@brett7794 it is not that simple. I use different hooks for different scenarios. I like 4/0 or 5/0 4X strong Gamakatsu for 2 hook Carolina rigs during the summer. Need heavy line and heavy combo to set hooks with these. 3/0-5/0 jawbreaker jigs work great year round. I use 3/0 owner hooks during the winter for smaller fish. I like mustad hooks also. It really depends on your setup and your style of fishing. Keep experimenting with what works best for you…
@@offkilterfishing what line are you using and what is your combo? Looks like a jigging set up
@@brett7794 I put that info in the video description…
Where are you fishing at?
Where do you get your sea urchins ???
What size weights do you use? Thanks
3oz