Best Sheepshead Hooks?

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 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

КОМЕНТАРІ • 49

  • @popnshots9139
    @popnshots9139 2 роки тому +7

    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
      @paynethomas5945 2 роки тому

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

  • @MrSaltwaterfreak
    @MrSaltwaterfreak 2 роки тому +4

    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
    @HAYBALEKILLER 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks form sharing . I always enjoy your videos.

  • @williamjohnson4091
    @williamjohnson4091 2 роки тому +3

    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
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @cfmurphy57
    @cfmurphy57 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @scottgreatkids
    @scottgreatkids 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @BigKounntry
    @BigKounntry 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @alanharding1431
    @alanharding1431 Рік тому +1

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

  • @drumcrazykayakfishing9514
    @drumcrazykayakfishing9514 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @XlChubbyBacon
    @XlChubbyBacon 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @offkilterfishing
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому

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

  • @mogmognomdom
    @mogmognomdom 6 місяців тому

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

  • @chantelledavis3223
    @chantelledavis3223 8 місяців тому

    Where are you fishing at?

  • @paulwelch5570
    @paulwelch5570 Рік тому +1

    Where was you fishing

  • @joeyherring6360
    @joeyherring6360 2 роки тому +2

    I like Owner but they r pricey!

  • @ronnyk6263
    @ronnyk6263 2 роки тому +1

    40

  • @charlesreed4869
    @charlesreed4869 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @michaelzabriskie2105
    @michaelzabriskie2105 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @offkilterfishing
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому

      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
      @michaelzabriskie2105 2 роки тому

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

    • @offkilterfishing
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому

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

    • @michaelzabriskie2105
      @michaelzabriskie2105 2 роки тому

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

  • @ronalddills4566
    @ronalddills4566 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @alivashdragore
    @alivashdragore 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @offkilterfishing
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому

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

    • @alivashdragore
      @alivashdragore 2 роки тому

      @@offkilterfishing 100% agree about the roe

  • @hunter923
    @hunter923 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @offkilterfishing
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @TridentDriver
    @TridentDriver 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @FrankLadd
      @FrankLadd 2 роки тому +1

      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
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому

      @@FrankLadd ^^^This

  • @rayrobinson1588
    @rayrobinson1588 2 роки тому +1

    Where can I get sea urchins near Morehead City?

  • @anthonygreene5819
    @anthonygreene5819 Рік тому

    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

  • @dmnguye69
    @dmnguye69 2 роки тому +1

    What type of rig are you using?

  • @fevers4413
    @fevers4413 2 роки тому +1

    What city/state are you fishing?

  • @ronalddills4566
    @ronalddills4566 Рік тому

    Where do you get your sea urchins ???

  • @edwardegnor9641
    @edwardegnor9641 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @432fishing3
    @432fishing3 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @offkilterfishing  2 роки тому

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

  • @bwizzle4194
    @bwizzle4194 8 місяців тому

    Lol....dude using snapper gear for sheeps 😅

  • @TNT27767
    @TNT27767 2 роки тому +1

    What size weights do you use? Thanks