Parboiled Sand Fleas are LEGIT! (Sheepshead Bait for the winter)

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3 жыл бұрын

Took some advice from an old fisherman and parboiled my sand fleas for 30 seconds and then cool them off with cold water before freezing and vacuum sealing them. He told me that it helps keep them fresh longer, because crabs spoil quickly after dying. What the heck, I'll give it a shot. The results speak for themselves. I think that the red color might actually bring in the fish as well (the eggs are orange which attracts the fish). Give it a try and let me know what you think.
16' Sundance Skiff, 30HP Mercury
Shimano Torium 20HG - Shimano Trevala Jigging Rod 6'6" Heavy, Medium Fast
100 Pound Power Pro, 80 Pound Fluorocarbon Leader
Catch Mud Crabs under "stuff", below the high tide line (WEAR GLOVES, oyster cuts are nasty). The 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 recommend using a crab net.
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Пікірлер: 51

@alexchristopher8855 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna see a catch, clean, and cook pufferfish vid

@jeffreyswanson227 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip on par-boiling and freezing sand fleas. Thanks.

@HAYBALEKILLER 2 жыл бұрын

Great work guys!

@melvinwagner3989 3 жыл бұрын

If you are going to use the de hooker, you should bend down the barbs of your hooks. Bending down the barb will aid in hooking and de-hooking and cause less damage to the fish. The "bump" left after you bend down the barb will work almost as well as the extended barb, but the fish suffers less.

@felixmuniz1573 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video wipe lens dude

@josephcooley3374 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched almost all of your videos quality content can’t believe you only have 62 subs

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@josephcooley3374 3 жыл бұрын

@@offkilterfishing just wondering what’s the name of the rig you fish with?

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

@@josephcooley3374 It is a double hook Carolina rig

@jrg9866 3 жыл бұрын

Nice videos 👍 I like that keep it up

@williamlewis5688 Жыл бұрын

I always throw back the puffer fish caught probably 6 of those Saturday

@cpwlaw 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I only get to fish 2-3 times per year so I try to figure stuff out before I get out on the water. Regarding the 2-hook Carolina rig, do you have a preferred length you like to use? It looks like it's around 16" in total length before you tie it to the swivel. When you tie it to the swivel do you try to make the hooks the same length or offset them by an inch or two? Last one, what is the lowest test mono you have tried it with? For me, with just a one-hook Carolina rig, I usually don't go less than 30lb since I find this is best for minimizing tangles and resisting breaking. But with 2-hooks I'm wondering if 30lb might tend to tangle. Thanks for your help.

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

You can make them the same length or offset, I recommend using 60 or 80 pound test when fishing around structure.

@wingerboyce6656 3 жыл бұрын

Liked and plan to use the tip on parboiled sandfleas, should work on the islands and piling of CBBT here in va

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you!

@wingerboyce6656 3 жыл бұрын

Hadn't expected a reply, but if i may ask WHATpart of the country do you still find sheephead during dec

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

This is Beaufort NC, smaller fish congregate near inlets and bigger fish move to nearshore reefs

@weekender38 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME action. Do you like the big hard shell sand fleas or the smaller soft shell ones?

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the bigger ones, put the smaller ones on two at a time.

@lambdesigns1 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think is better table fare (I notice you target the Sheepshead and Tautog)? I purchased an Old Town Topwater 120 and live in central NC so the OBX is not too far. I want to start making some day trips for Specks and such to fill our freezer.

@lambdesigns1 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos, and info! You look like you thoroughly enjoy making these vids and sharing info for us newbies 🙂 I went on a combo duck hunt/Speck fishing trip after Christmas and we caught limits of Specks each day (Near Atlantic NC). Some of the best fish I ever ate.

@offkilterfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Tautog is the best eating fish around if you can find any. Sheepshead and speckled trout are also high on the list...

@ryanparsons3057 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think parboiled sandfleas work better than live sandfleas or fiddler crabs?

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

This is a wintertime bait only, they are equal or greater in my opinion.

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Ask and you shall receive

@michaelcohen4545 3 жыл бұрын

What is the name of that double rig thing you are using? Also... Nice Boat : )

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

It's a double hook carolina rig

@mikeknottscreek8183 Жыл бұрын

There many great tasting fish out there but one of my real favorites is Tautog. Bread 'em up and fry!

@secretjourney4815 Жыл бұрын

I grew up fishing Tog. I wasn't aware they occurred down there! What a treat.

@cecilhardyii4687 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you at?

@southeasternoutdoors6248 2 жыл бұрын

I have never sheepshead fished there I have flounder fished it but not sheepshead preety cool

@victortotis6856 2 жыл бұрын

And where are you fishing?

@ARYANSES 3 жыл бұрын

big fan from PA , is there a way to get to that spot without a boat ? thank you

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

It is posted federal property, no trespassing. People do brake the rules but I wouldn’t recommend it.

@ARYANSES 3 жыл бұрын

@@offkilterfishing thank you very much

@stevebrown7643 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed,. What kind of fishing rod and name brand do you prefer for sheepshead?

@offkilterfishing 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Shimano Trevala jigging rods, 6'6", heavy action, 80-200 lb line rating. These rods are light weight and super strong. I am using 100 lb power pro braid and 80 lb mono leader on a Diawa Saltist LD30. It really bothers me to see guys fishing for sheepshead with light weight gear around structure and consistently losing fish.