A twenty pound barrel swivel is then tied to the tag end of the braided fishing line. A one to four-ounce egg sinker is threaded on to the braided line, using just enough weight to keep the bait down next to the piling, or structure. Terminal fishing gear includes twenty pound spinning or level wind tackle, both should be spooled with twenty pound hi-viz braided fishing line that will offer the sensitivity that you will need to detect that sneaky sheepshead bite. Sheepshead are by far one of the best eating fish that are found in our Northeast Florida waters and more importantly easy to catch when you have figured out their uncommon feeding habits.įishing tackle is key when catching toothy sheepshead, which at times, can be very tricky in their feeding habits. Florida sheepshead will be laying their eggs when the moon is full and more importantly when there are stable weather conditions. With this in mind during the months of March through April N.E. Like many species of both fresh and saltwater game fish, sheepshead typically will spawn just before and right on a full moon. The annual winter/spring spawn is typically triggered by the moon and also water temperature too. Our largest sheepshead weighed just over 5-pounds."Īmelia Island sheepshead are plentiful offshore, particularly where there are plenty of crustaceans growing on wrecks, broken concrete and similar bottom structures. "They limited the tournament to the backwaters which totally changed our game plan while fishing close to barnacle clad dock pilings located at the "West Rock" papermill. "It was too rough to even get out to the jetties," Kenny Crawford said. This year the event was limited to the backwaters as there were high winds and a "Small Craft Warning". The Jacksonville Offshore Fishing Club presents the tournament each year and is backed by several local sponsors. The "Annual El Cheapo Sheepshead Tournament" is rapidly becoming one of the Southeast's largest fishing tournament with over 450 competitors fishing in the event. Rachel Schmidt was the top "Lady Angler" with a 8.20-pound sheepshead and Edison Pedro topped all Kayak competitors with a 7.46-pound sheepshead. First place winnings totaled some $75,000.00.Hunter Pepper took top Junior Angler honors with a 7.52-pound sheepshead. The "2020 El Cheapo Sheepshead Tournament" was held this past Saturday, March 14th under windy conditions, but there were some big catches made.Randal Archer weighed in the largest sheepshead at 10.94-pounds winning a brand new 2020 Carolina Skiff outfitted with a 115 Suzki outboard and Magic Tilt trailer.
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