Catching Dinner (SHEEPSHEAD) from a Kayak (South St. Augustine, FL)

2/23/24
The wind was predicted to blow out of the south-southwest at 15-28 knots. So I headed back to the Matanzas Inlet because I could get a decent relief from the wind. The bait shops didn't have fiddlers, so I stopped by a bait stop and caught 4-5 dozen mangrove crabs.
The water was crazy rough (occasional 2 footers in the inlet!!!), but the bite was pretty solid the whole day which was surprising because it was the day before the full moon. Ended with 6 good keepers!
I hope you enjoy the video!
Rod:
Toadfish 5'11" sheepshead rod
Reel:
Shakespear something lol
Tackle:
Jigs: sheepshead jig (1/4 oz) from St. Augustine Paddle Sports
Line: 15 lb. #powerpro braid
Leader: 20 lb. pre-cut Offshore Angler flouro
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[@noblerootsfarm]

What is the thing you use to stay anchored? I've been looking for something like you have in video

[@joeyfitzpatrickfishing]

It’s a pole anchor: a.co/d/bPDrWlQ

[@noblerootsfarm]

Thanks Joey.

[@FreedomFishingFL]

Great day! Those waves were choppy!

[@jamiewiley1242]

I’m jealous! I was out there Saturday and only had a couple of bites with no hookups. Keep up the good work.

[@joeyfitzpatrickfishing]

@@FreedomFishingFL it’s been kinda crazy out there with the waves lately