Last week, we were reminded that we’re getting into prime sheepshead season in the intracoastal, because sheepshead have a decent tolerance for cooler water. Craig Patterson, who owns and operates ...

With sheepshead season still in ramp-up mode, an obvious question: How has the widespread use of circle hooks changed the dynamics of catching the toothy and tasty shell-cruncher? Turns out, there is ...

Eyeball to eyeball, they’re uglier than homemade soap. Small mouth but big teeth and lots of ’em. More teeth than grandpa’s rip-saw, and not exactly in decent formation. Sloped head with protruding ...

1. At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel, silver trout and whiting have been caught every day this past week. Sheepshead are hugging the pilings close to the beach and some snook are also ...

1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, the water has been churned up since the storm and fishing is a bit slow. A few Spanish mackerel, whiting and black sea bass have been caught. Sheepshead are biting on ...

Sheepshead: Although water temps are beginning to warm, the sheepshead bite is still excellent for Tampa Bay area anglers and spots elsewhere. Strike Zone, 1, 3, 4, 5 ...

Under the new regulations, the daily recreational catch limit drops from 10 fish to five, and the minimum size requirement ...