Catching Nice Bream and Shellcracker with Crickets and Worms

Shellcracker fishing, also known as redear sunfish fishing, is a popular recreational activity in freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. Shellcrackers are a species of sunfish known for their delicious meat and challenging fights. Here is some information to help you with shellcracker fishing:
Habitat: Shellcrackers are typically found in warm freshwater bodies such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and reservoirs. They prefer areas with sandy or muddy bottoms, submerged vegetation, and ample cover like fallen trees or submerged logs.
Season: Shellcrackers are more active during the spring and early summer months when water temperatures rise. This is their spawning season, and they move to shallower areas to construct their nests. However, they can be caught throughout the year, especially in deeper waters during the hotter months.
Bait and Lures: Shellcrackers primarily feed on aquatic insects, snails, crayfish, and small fish. The most popular baits for shellcracker fishing include earthworms, crickets, nightcrawlers, small minnows, and grasshoppers. You can use them on small hooks, size 6-10, with a split shot sinker to keep the bait near the bottom.
Techniques: Shellcrackers often feed near the bottom, so it's important to present your bait at the right depth. You can use a bobber to suspend the bait at the desired depth or fish without a bobber and let the bait sink slowly to the bottom. Patience is key as shellcrackers can be quite cautious. Once you feel a bite, give a gentle hookset.
Fishing Gear: For shellcracker fishing, a light to medium-light spinning rod and reel combo is suitable. A 6- to 7-foot rod with a sensitive tip and a 4- to 8-pound test monofilament or fluorocarbon line works well. It's also helpful to have a landing net and a pair of needle-nose pliers to safely remove hooks.
Location: Look for areas with underwater structure, such as points, drop-offs, submerged vegetation, or areas near docks and fallen trees. These structures provide shelter and food sources for shellcrackers, increasing your chances of success.
Regulations: Ensure you are familiar with the fishing regulations and obtain the necessary fishing licenses for the specific location you plan to fish. Fishing regulations may include catch limits, size limits, and seasonal restrictions.
Remember to practice catch and release or adhere to local regulations regarding harvest limits to help maintain healthy fish populations for future anglers. ShellcrackerFishing
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Please note that specific techniques and preferences may vary based on the region and personal experience of anglers. Local fishing reports, talking to local bait and tackle shops, or consulting with experienced anglers in your area can provide valuable insights for successful shellcracker fishing.

[@hunkalove3452]

Thanks!

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks so much Danny Shubert. Everything goes directly back to the channel to help provide more content. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy

[@davidblake7998]

Thats a beautiful river 😍

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The pee dee rivers has some beautiful scenery and nice fish. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@mastercarpenter1970]

I grew up on little pee dee.

[@ked1567]

Glad to see you catching some. We’ve been going about 3 time a week around Conway in the Waccamaw. I mostly fish with my Bream Buster and it’s not been great. Going Friday morning though and I’ve got a good feeling about it.🤞😃👍👍

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks, it's been tough here lately with the water being so low. I have to fish hard to make some good content on little pee dee. The bigger bream have been deeper than usual. Good luck out on the water. Maybe I will see you around the river. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@SunfishKing]

Love me some big sunfish man, one of these days I gotta come pay you a visit so we can fill a cooler up! Love your videos man, plain simple fishin fun!

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks Sunfish King, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I would love for you to come on a fishing with me here in South Carolina. I will put you on some monsters. I like keeping it simple like it was when I was a little boy. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one brother

[@SunfishKing]

@Local Life Outdoors we definitely will someday. Hopefully sooner than later! I'll be watching. You as well!

[@samnorman5594]

Hello my friend. I just found your channel. I am a Fly Fisherman from Jacksonville Fl.. I would love to come up and try that Little Pee Dee sometime. Thank you for taking me along with you. God Bless, Sammy

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the channel. I love fishing the little pee dee river. You would love it as well. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy

[@outlawcrocker4321]

Great video brother

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks outlaw crocker, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. We had a great day with family and friends. We managed to catch a nice mess of fish. The memories being made were priceless. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy

[@walterstanford8209]

You had a good day fishing. I'm trying to go fishing for father day

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Walter, I'm going this coming weekend with my son and wife for Father's day. It should be a exciting trip. I hope you catch a boat full of fish this weekend. Be safe and have fun. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel..stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy

[@terrypalmer1003]

Awesome video, and some nice fish.

[@richardfairclothoutdoors9816]

Nice 👍 video those war mouths are some beautiful fish 🎣

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks Richard, I enjoy catching and eating them with some hot sauce with rice and fish grease. They put up a good fight on the end of the line. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy

[@awakenedtotruth8419]

I haven't had the pleasure of eating any. Do they taste as good as bluegills and shell cracker? Why do they call um war mouth?

[@countrylivingtv3514]

Yessssiiiiirrr 💪🏿💪🏿 Good stuff!!! New subscriber 💪🏿💪🏿

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I enjoy fishing the rivers of South Carolina. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@hunterbellamy2282]

the night time fishing is really great there for catfish when we camped there at the treehouse we had at least 5 giant catfish before the end of the night

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks Hunter, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The catfishing there is great if you can deal with the gators . They don't bother me though. They can make you a little uncomfortable sometimes though. Maybe I will run into you sometime on the river. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy

[@ronaldbrailey1503]

Great video, I fish a couple spots on the little pee dee but I've never seen that area.

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks Ronald, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I fish all over the pee dee rivers. This was near punchbowl. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy, Hopefully I will see you out on the water

[@ronaldbrailey1503]

@@LocalLifeOutdoors sounds good!

[@lewisspeed3041]

That boat riding really does kill the fishing,but at least you got a few good ones

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Lewis , people constantly boat riding makes a huge difference in the fish bite. It makes the water muddy and the fish bite will slow down or stop. I still managed to catch a few here and there but I had to work hard for them. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy.

[@lewisspeed3041]

@@LocalLifeOutdoors thanks buddy,happy fishing

[@Byron4RollTide]

I’m glad you call them a shellcracker like we do in Alabama. The KZbin clowns in Arkansas calls them a Redear. 😂

[@danieloutlaw2585]

As an Arkansan alot of people in Arkansas are stupid if not all.

[@MarkMeadows90]

As an Alabamian, I call them shellcracker as well. But of course, proper name is redear sunfish lol

[@Byron4RollTide]

@@MarkMeadows90 I know Mark. I’m just poking fun at the drama queens in Arkansas.

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@Byron4RollTide you're good. RTR.

[@jamesjessee4064]

Call um what ya want but I call them yummy for my tummy 😅😅

[@robertwolfe5707]

Really like your videos. Want to fish that way soon. Do you mind me asking what landing you’re using

[@donnellholmes4246]

Yes I would ride down from Raleigh and bring my little boy so he could catch some. Nothing but babies around here

[@NORMANMORRISON1940]

👍👍👍👍👌❤😁😁😁

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks buddy I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate the support. Have a good one

[@williestephens4327]

💯🌟💯🌟💯🌟

[@bigdee3758]

Nice fishing. Where is the boat landing you put in located? I just started fishing Red Bluff where the little pee dee starts

[@darrelscott1262]

I like but it raining right now I am using nightcrawler

[@randywilson6869]

I bet there is some big snakes there

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Yes sir, there is some as big as your leg ha ha

[@brookepearson5047]

Me, my husband and our 7 year old have been watching you for a while now! We have been to little pee dee and just never have that kind of luck! We always put in at Galivants ferry, do you mind telling us the best landing to go to? We love little pee dee though! Its absolutely beautiful.

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoy the channel. I do put in a galivants ferry some but not much. It's too busy there. I will go to Davis landing or knife island if I'm fishing this way. I fish all over little pee dee. Fish the deeper holes farther away from the bank around brush if possible. Smaller fish are close to the bank normally. I hope this helps. I appreciate yall watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@mastercarpenter1970]

I learned how to fish on the little Pee dee.

[@MrTheeduck2000]

Hello. I was wondering if you were at PeeDee State park this past weekend. Saw a truck with a you tube channel ad on back window and couldn't remember the exact name of the ad. Found this channel just surfing. Thanks.

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Yes I was there camping with my family. I will have a video coming soon.. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@randywilson6869]

Have you ever seen a twintroller x10 before? I bet it would b great where your @ I don’t know how much your kayak cost

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

I haven't never seen one, I love the warrior one man boats. They are the best boats I have ever owned. They cost around $2400-2500 rigged out. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy

[@user-xc6tn2sl7l]

What part of little pee dee are you fishing just got a one man boat im trying to have some fun?

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Gavin, I fish all over the little pee dee. I fish towards Galivants Ferry area all the way towards the lower end of the county. The water is super low right now so it's hit and miss with the fish. Try to find the deeper holes and fish a little slower. I appreciate you watching and subscribing to the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy. Maybe I will see you out on the water

[@davidwilliams5377]

What landing you be putting in at?

[@CrewDogGamer]

come on up to saluda lake in greenville and we'll go catch some big boys

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

I would love to come fish and explore some different bodies of water. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@alberthicks8758]

Fished that area for yrs

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Yes sir, I enjoy fishing the pee dee rivers. Nothing like watching that bobber go beneath the water. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@curtiscarson923]

Wow

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks Curtis, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Nothing better than catching a monster panfish. They put up a good fight. I appreciate you watching and subscribing to the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@joceebuttram8597]

What kind of boat is that?

[@joceebuttram8597]

Never mind you just told me after I commented lol

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Ha ha no problem, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I have several videos on the channel of the one man boat setup. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one

[@jamesjessee4064]

I dont understand sum calling bluegills perch what they call perch then?

[@mikewheeler3449]

Great video Eric. Wish I could get out there but too much going on. FyI check you email

[@LocalLifeOutdoors]

Thanks Mike, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Maybe it won't be long and you will be back on the water catching some fish and enjoying the scenery. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. Stay tuned for upcoming videos. Have a good one buddy. Talk to you soon