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May 1, 2026

October is a time of transition for most salt water species, like the sheepshead. It opens the door to some productive action very close to the shoreline.

The Sound of better close-in fishing

October 16, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s coastal fishermen, especially guides, look forward to October, because as the temperature cools, the cost of reaching a jackpot catch goes down. […]

Fiddler crabs are a popular bait for sheepshead, but the Cranka Crab is an artificial lure that's tough to beat.

Catch more sheepshead with this lure from Down Under

July 17, 2017 Brian Cope

Those crazy Australians. They talk funny and have weird names for stuff, but they are passionate about fishing. And one company from Down Under makes a lure that should appeal to many anglers, but especially sheepshead anglers.

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Sheepshead have teeth designed for crushing shells and barnacles.

Winter sheepshead

February 10, 2016 Sam Davis

“How’s the snapper?” I asked.

“It’s OK, but it could use some garlic,” Uncle Topper replied. […]

Long, limber crappie poles are the weapon of choice for dunking fiddler crabs for sheepshead.

Equipment

September 15, 2013 Sam Davis

Equipment needed to get started fishing for sheepshead is minimal. Here’s a list: […]

Sheepshead are visual feeders, making live fiddler crabs the bait of choice.

Herding sheep — Sheepshead fishing offers close-in coastal action

September 1, 2013 Sam Davis

The 16-foot Uncle Buck’s Crappie Pole allowed Biloxi’s Kyle Perry to drop the bait straight down into the strike zone. Perry’s bait hadn’t sunk 18 inches when the bright-yellow tip of the pole bobbed twice and then went straight down. […]