How to Effectively Rig for Sheepshead

Here is a tutorial explaining how to rig for sheepshead utilizing very little hardware to prevent snagging on obstruction such as barnacles, oysters etc... The rig consist of a number 1 or 1/0 SSW Owner hook, a 20lb mono-filament leader tied directly to 10 -15lb braid via a Uni-knot and a size two or three split shot. The fixed sinker method will help prevent getting hung up. I like to use just enough lead to reach the bottom.

5 comments

Llama

Llama

Can you make a video on how to not rig a shrimp but the proper weights and line while fishing with shrimp

Can you make a video on how to not rig a shrimp but the proper weights and line while fishing with shrimp

fishhook

fishhook

what about fishing for sheeps head round the citrus county area?

what about fishing for sheeps head round the citrus county area?

Stephanie

Stephanie

Thank you for the information, I now know the steps involved to making a perfect Sheepshead fishing rig.

Thank you for the information, I now know the steps involved to making a perfect Sheepshead fishing rig.

Joshua

Joshua

You’re welcome! :)

You’re welcome! :)

Joshua

Joshua

This simple rig has worked for me on all quadrants of the state. 9 feet of water or less and it will work for you too.

This simple rig has worked for me on all quadrants of the state. 9 feet of water or less and it will work for you too.

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