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 ...

Sheepshead: With the extreme cold weather this past week, sheepshead are again the most consistent catch for Tampa Bay area anglers and locations elsewhere. Strike ...

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 ...

These species have mouths with plenty of soft tissue for a hook to grab, and when they commit to hitting your offering, they ...

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 ...

Captain Chase Krutzky, like many local fishing captains, hasn’t been as busy in 2024 as he was in years past. “This time last year I had more trips in January and February,” explained Krutzky, who ...

The fronts are picking up some steam. When they pass through, winds climb, rain falls hard for about 20 minutes and if you're caught on the water, you may feel a little vulnerable. But the good news ...