Best Sheepshead Hooks?

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2 жыл бұрын

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

Пікірлер: 49

@popnshots9139 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@paynethomas5945 2 жыл бұрын

Travis and austin make some killer jigs man, 43_2 fishing 👍🏻

@MrSaltwaterfreak 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HAYBALEKILLER 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks form sharing . I always enjoy your videos.

@williamjohnson4091 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@drumcrazykayakfishing9514 2 жыл бұрын

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

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@scottgreatkids 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck out there!

@alanharding1431 Жыл бұрын

I have recently switched from gamakatsu to matzuo octopus hooks.they are wicked sharp.

@BigKounntry 2 жыл бұрын

I use bottom sweeper jigs now but before I switch to them I used gamakatsu live bait 1/0 hooks

@ronalddills4566 Жыл бұрын

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

@cfmurphy57 2 жыл бұрын

I fish Holden Beach area alot and really like the owner gorilla light #1 or #2 they are extremely sharp.

@XlChubbyBacon 2 жыл бұрын

BEST hooks are Gamakatsu live bait hooks. They are awesome for sheeps

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

I have never tried those but they look good, what size are you using?

@anthonygreene5819 Жыл бұрын

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

@charlesreed4869 2 жыл бұрын

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

@hunter923 2 жыл бұрын

How do you rig your double hook set up and im guessing its the 80 Pound floro from swivel to hooks ?

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

I show how to tie the rig in my parboiled sandfleas are legit video, 80 fluoro is right, it is an awesome set up.

@dmnguye69 2 жыл бұрын

What type of rig are you using?

@paulwelch5570 Жыл бұрын

Where was you fishing

@fevers4413 2 жыл бұрын

What city/state are you fishing?

@ronnyk6263 2 жыл бұрын

@ronalddills4566 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get your sea urchins ???

@TridentDriver 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever get lucky enough to get to say 20k subs can you imagine how many people will be fishing your spots?

@FrankLadd 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrankLadd ^^^This

@alivashdragore 2 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if you ever chase the shad in the cape fear?

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

I go after hickory shad in the Neuse river, I am fond of their roe and they are a good bait for catfish.

@alivashdragore 2 жыл бұрын

@@offkilterfishing 100% agree about the roe

@michaelzabriskie2105 2 жыл бұрын

Are you dropping it down letting the weight sit on the bottom?? Never been sheepshead fishing before that's why I ask.

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelzabriskie2105 2 жыл бұрын

@@offkilterfishing So you let the weight lay on the bottom, not hold it up off the bottom?

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelzabriskie2105 Let it set on the bottom and keep the line tight, you will feel them thumping.

@michaelzabriskie2105 2 жыл бұрын

@@offkilterfishing Cool… I’ll have try some sheepshead fishing then. Thanks for the information.

@joeyherring6360 2 жыл бұрын

I like Owner but they r pricey!

@rayrobinson1588 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I get sea urchins near Morehead City?

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Chasin Tails sells them or you can catch your own

@mogmognomdom 4 ай бұрын

It's 15in 5 bag limit in Texas. Where are you?

@offkilterfishing 4 ай бұрын

NC, 10” Fork Length, 10 fish bag limit

@chantelledavis3223 6 ай бұрын

Where are you fishing at?

@TNT27767 2 жыл бұрын

What size weights do you use? Thanks

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

3oz

@432fishing3 2 жыл бұрын

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

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I would love to try them. Contact me at offkilterfishing@yahoo.com

@edwardegnor9641 2 жыл бұрын

Lol you can’t compare a 2 x hook too a standard hook lol you need to buy 2x or 4 x hooks only

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

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.