Best Free Bait For Catching Sheepshead Near Bridges

[@Joe-dz7kj]

I really like the fact that you do not curse🙏 Great content!

[@qlq6826]

This man has a kind and humble spirit about him. May they good Lord keep blessing you with a full life and good health! God bless!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for the complement.

[@fishingwithdrupydog5547]

Thanks again for your videos,learning more &more thanks ready to hit the Bridge for some sheep head.

[@johntrout1957]

I'm from the UK and visit your area every year to fish the shore, love your videos. I know you don't give away your location but I've got alot of your spots sussed out, google earth is an amazing tool !!, Had a load of Jacks but no Snook from the two small jetties close to where you launched the kayak when I was there last year. I'm in your area in the first week of May, I'll keep my eyes peeled for you. Tight Lines JC. Keep posting the vids, it whets my appetite for Florida while I'm in the cold, wet UK !!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching the videos, greatly appreciate. I'm glad they have been helpful to you. These fish are moving all over the place with the crazy temperatures we've had this year. I'm having a hard time keeping up with them, ha ha...

[@johntrout1957]

@@RadReelingFishing The climate is quite screwed up at the moment, we can have all four seasons in one day in the UK at any time of year, so roll on May so I can catch me some sun and lots of fish !!

[@samuelalejandrosalazarcabr5309]

Min 13.24 to 13.34 Ohhh Hell Yeeeah!!!!!!👍👍👍👍. Nice feeling!!!!!. My opinión That's the Best Bait for Sheeps ever!!!!!everybody!!!!!. Also snappers and drums LOVE IT TOO

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff dude

[@martinlarkin9624]

JC. You are a riot. You kept me in stitches literally, when the sheep heads injured you. It all started off when you changed you footing attire only to get a soaker. I love you kayak videos. Keep up the great work

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@paco1008]

Ya need to do some catch & cook vids!! Enjoy your sheephead catch.

[@RadReelingFishing]

I agree, it's time for a catch and cook for sure. Thanks

[@yeshuagang7718]

When u said 300 yard launch point I was like that can’t be.... then I look and I’m like no he’s not there.. yup hitting my first real fishing spot. Caught 4 huge jacks off topwaters.. need to catch some sheepshead under that bridge, last time I went I was getting hit by a lot of wind.. glad to see it’s possible to catch the crabs on the wall too. Must be nice to have the peddler under there cause I get a paddler and it’s not fun under tha bridge lol. Glad you’re a local fisher here. These are my stomping grounds so I pray I see you out there one day.. especially on the kayak! Happy fishing JC

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck there...

[@Captain_Nunez94]

Awesome video man hope the knee is doing ok lol

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. No problem with the knee, all good.

[@chuckerroo5977]

Jc. If you ever need a great pair of slip on rubber boots. Trex makes a light weight slip on pair. I use them in my concrete business. Wear them over your sneaks but put plastic bag on first to get them on n off easier. You can fold them up n store easier

[@RadReelingFishing]

Interesting idea for sure. Thanks for the info.

[@floridalawdog]

What are the odds? I stumbled across this video, and thought, that guy looks just like the guy that parked next to me at the bait shop this morning. Then I saw the red kayak, and remembered it was the same kayak that was on his roof. Great informative videos.

[@RadReelingFishing]

ha ha...this is by far the best connecting story I've heard on this channel. It was great meeting you. I'm sure we'll see each other again.

[@floridalawdog]

@@RadReelingFishing Awesome JC. I have watched so many of your videos these past few days. I have learned so much. I never thought I would enjoy the sound of sizzling bacon, sausage, eggs or cutting wood so much. You are a great teacher of the tricks, and very generous with your knowledge. Perhaps one day I will be blessed to fish with you. Best to you.

[@1539Mickey]

Hi JC, Merry Christmas to you and your family. Take care, Mickey

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for the kind words and for being a faithful subscriber. Happy Holidays!

[@1539Mickey]

Hi JC. Hope Santa brings you lots of gifts and a healthy new year. I may not always leave a comment but I always watch and thumbs up. Thanks, Mickey

[@Brad-id7ge]

Those are called sheepshead for dinner crabs! Great video. I hate buying bait. Always look around for it.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yeah, I had a hard time finding bait yesterday so I broke down and bought three dozen shrimp, so disappointed in the outcome.

[@jimmabry6595]

Nice video. Love catching Sheepshead

[@RadReelingFishing]

They are one of my favorite fish to catch for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chrisfilippi]

JC, really glad that fishing is way better than last year at same time. Hope you might try the Bottom Sweeper jigs that Mike D is having success with. All the best, Chris

[@RadReelingFishing]

I ordered a couple of them. They were out of the size he uses, had to go one size smaller.

[@DonnieRayyy]

those cast around the 4:10 mark looked so effortless. like you were launching a torpedo. maybe do a casting demo video. that would be awesome!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for commenting. Lots of practice out there on the water for sure. I've gotten a lot better at casting since the first time I fished out of the kayak.

[@snookcatcher1]

This is a great example of everyday real life - get it done - make it happen - stick with it - don't give up - flexible smart fishing. JC is a great fisherman making a difficult day productive. This is not a slick video that makes you think every cast is a catch like so many highly edited fishing videos that give the watcher unrealistic expectations for fishing. Great job JC!!!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. There were some other things I could have put in there for sure that showed the struggle for sure. It took me about an hour before I caught that little Snook of changing out lure after lure in different areas of the creek.

[@unclejun84]

Good video brother, go with the flow

[@ljelect]

Love fishing that creek this time of year... the farther in you go the better it gets too

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to venture a little further then.

[@scottmichael3745]

My brother-in-law and I were killing em yesterday on fiddlers on a Small weighted hook. Like a jig but the lead is mid shank and Small, like 1/32 ounce. He caught his first sheep ever followed by several more (he's from Michigan visiting)! 5 keepers in all. Fed the whole crew, all 7 of us with some left over to freeze! Nice video brother.

[@RadReelingFishing]

That's awesome. What coast of Fl. are you fishing?

[@smarttechinnovators2258]

How awesome to have been recognized out on the water 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. Yeah, it's happening more and more these days.

[@josephglaze5919]

Personally I don't like loud obnoxious people.... but that's just me. Great content JC, loving ur vids!!!

[@RadReelingFishing]

I totally understand what you are saying. Thanks for watching.

[@Eugenia_Farms]

i can tell you’re having a good time bro.. i need to get better at knot tying tbh

[@RadReelingFishing]

Go fishing more.

[@scottmichael3745]

He's right. Practice. Get your line, scissors, and a loop to tie too. You can use a keyring. And practice your knots! Remember to wet the line before pulling tight to prevent line burn. Good luck bro!

[@Eugenia_Farms]

Scott Michael appreciate that tip brother. im great at the line to hook knots. leader knots get a lil sketchy

[@diandryrojas8218]

Good catches jc! All that hard work played off! And the bait was free

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. I hope I can find an abundance of those crabs somewhere, wow they work great.

[@billwall2764]

Hi JC, I was glad to find a new vid this morning! I felt your pain, fish spines can ruin your day. Once while fishing on a beach in the dark I grabbed what I thought was a large bull whiting, it was actually a really big hard head cat and his side fin stuck all the way thru my hand. My friend held my arm down, cut the fin with pliers then pulled it thru. My hand swelled badly and was purple, it hurt alot. I like all your videos, couldn't tell if it was before or after that rain cloud came thru. I always called those bridge crabs but I think they are better than fiddlers. Thanks for another entertaining video!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and adding a comment of value. I think it's time for me to purchase a net for the kayak.

[@mulletman49]

A Merry and Blessed Christmas to you and your family.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Same to you, thanks.

[@2Centz777]

absolutely love your videos!

[@jeffbray2131]

Loving that adventure and the exploration of new places and targets!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad the video had a few fish in it rather than a lot of scenery and talking, ha ha. New areas can be challenging for sure. I need to find more of those crabs.

[@triciawhidden2633]

Those are some good looking sheep’s head! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. I had a blast catching those things for sure. I have some other places I want to try sooon.

[@artkitzmiller957]

JC you are keeping my fishing habit satiisfied now that it is winter time up here. Nice couple of Convicts, you'll be eating good tonight!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@catzzxzeo...7715]

Awesome vid man good way to show how to switch it up and get on some good fish. I live in Daytona Beach and fish alot of bridges. What area are you from if you don't mind me asking?

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. South Florida.

[@julioyanez2738]

People never seen a person on a kayak lol nice fish brotha

[@RadReelingFishing]

I was hoping to get on some good Snook, Sheepshead will do too for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@dantheairboatman1234]

Thought it said best bait for SHEEPSHEAD 😳

[@boz065]

Dude those were tanks. Nice man! Good stuff!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yeah, some very nice sized Sheepshead for sure. I hope I can find an abundance of those crabs somewhere around there.

[@MarcMVM34]

$4.50 a dozen is absolutely insane!

[@RadReelingFishing]

I know, what do you pay? Thanks for watching.

[@MarcMVM34]

@@RadReelingFishing $8 a pint or $16 a quart for live. $4 a pound for fresh dead. If the shrimp are running bigger they let you choose an amount of counted. I don't remember the price but it's super cheap. Corpus Christi, Tx

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@MarcMVM34 Wow, that's a lot of shrimp for the money. Thanks for sharing.

[@jroyero]

That needle thru knee is one to remember

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yes, a lesson learned for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@strichards5337]

Any special concerns or adjustments when fishing along those pilings? Line rubbing on the pilings and barnacles causing excessive line wear? I'd assume this is mono over braid territory? Thx u. (And how's the knee?)

[@RadReelingFishing]

The knee is doing good. Yes, I prefer to fish with mono for sheepshead. I was using braid with 25 lb mono leader.

[@artkitzmiller957]

I almost forgot! To repay you for all your great videos I have a great free tip for your next Sheepshead adventure. Get an old 4 inch wide stiff putty knife, and the next time your under one of those bridges just scrape off some of the barnacles into the water then drop your (free) crab down along the drift line of the barnacles and hold on!!!!!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thank for the tip. I'd better bring some good gloves with me too.

[@billwall2764]

Watch them knuckles!

[@Edwardsjourney]

I carry a machete knife.

[@Edwardsjourney]

I carry a machete knife.

[@ray.c386]

I love foraging for bait! I feel so much more accomplished when I catch fish with bait that I caught myself. Dunno if you have spoken to Mike D lately but he has a sheep's head jig that seems to be killing them. Called the bottom sweeper. I usually free line or use a light split shot for sheepies. Gonna try out one of those jigs first chance I get!

[@briansprinkle7855]

Best kind of bait, FREE!!! I'd def remember that technique/spot and take some stout braid back there. Gooooood eating fish...

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. Great idea, delicious fish for sure.

[@FatGuyinaLittleBoat]

Just found your channel, I like your style. good snag with the Mangrove Crabs. Sheephead are one of my absolute favorites, well done.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. I really would like to find an area loaded with those crabs that I could access from shore.

[@dannypeace9053]

Ive always called em mangrove crabs good vid JC, love them sheeps

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for helping out. I'd like to locate about four dozen or so of those crabs, wow, great bait. It's time to get on some Sheepshead for sure.

[@dannypeace9053]

@@RadReelingFishing I collect them on my way to my sheepshead spot. They are in the mangroves too, but they are quick little buggers.

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@dannypeace9053 I"m going to keep my eye out for them more now. The ones I caught were pretty lethargic. It was a pretty cold morning.

[@juanparrilla729]

Love your videos man, gets me all hype and ready to get out there fish

[@gmanmuleoutdoors169]

Hey man just catching up on the videos,just got done with King Salmon fishing, time for deer season. Anyway nice job taking advantage of your surroundings!...but stop whining about that injury LOL...Seriously hope all is good my friend!!!

[@perrysnopeep]

I think your having fun not sure but I think so.....lol

[@RadReelingFishing]

Oh yes, loads of fun for sure. I live a blessed life.

[@charlesmorgan2309]

Nice 👍 catch JC !!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for helping out.

[@JimMFishing]

Free, natural bait and putting it to good use. Nice sheepies! BTW, I know advertising is what pays the bills but YT put 5 of them on this video. Way too many.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I can't wait for the weather to get a little better here and for Christmas to be over. There are Sheepshead calling my name.

[@stevem.4993]

Mangrove crabs and i like the 19 qt engel cooler/drybox i have the same one such an awesome cooler

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for the insight on the species of crab. I really like that little cooler. It' s the perfect size for the kayak.

[@bryaneldridge1948]

Spider crabs or Tree crabs.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Right on. Man I wish I could find an abundance of those some where that didn't require going out in the kayak. I've found four bridges now that hold them, but those areas aren't good for sheepshead fishing. Thanks for watching.

[@degproductionsny]

Nice video...get some "bottom sweeper" type jigs...much better feel and more fun

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yeah, I've been watching Mike D. Jettie Rock Fishing cleaning up on the Sheepshead with those jigs. Thanks for the tip.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Heck yea! 🎣👍

[@RadReelingFishing]

It was a great morning for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@Aaron.Davis56]

When Sheepshead attacks! On the next Geraldo.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha...thanks for watching.

[@eddievlife]

Nice fish JC! If you haven't already cooked those big guys, it would be interesting if you compared the taste of those big fish to a sheepshead that was just over the limit. It would be interesting to know if there's any noticable difference in taste or texture. Nice video!

[@RadReelingFishing]

I already cooked them and the were both delicious for sure. Thanks for the suggestion, next time!

[@fernandosalas8589]

1:18 (changing footwear) hi boys n girls its rad n reeling's neighborhood wont you be my neighbor?🎶 well boys n girls never drop a sheepshead by your knees it hurts.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha...is that what Mr. Rogers used to do, change his shoes? Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@cathiekittleson4848]

What state and area do fish?

[@RadReelingFishing]

SW Florida. Thanks for watching.

[@dbmurry]

What kind of rod /reel combo .... all the specs wanted to know more information thanks

[@RadReelingFishing]

Reel amzn.to/2wgFR06 Rod amzn.to/2hjziRM Line amzn.to/2M6cULR

[@mr.trammell6399]

Where are u ?FL?

[@RadReelingFishing]

SW Florida

[@lonestarlunatik3615]

awesome catches bro...man I know that hit to the knee had to hurt!

[@MetalRush666]

Lucky that's it's a little cooler down here. That spine would have whacked that knee with shorts on. That had to hurt!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. Yeah, you are so right. I'm glad I had on jeans, could have been a lot worse for sure.

[@webincomeincome8767]

WTF? Thought this was a Sheepshead video.

[@wildmang9728]

Great sheepshead JC! I like using the knocker rig. They have been eluding me in my area & I have been getting more reds and snook than anything else. I’m north of you

[@fishinmagician81]

WTG JC.. My favorite thing to do is exactly what you did chase crabs on bridges and go catch sheeepers for dinner,,,great video sorry you got spined

[@RadReelingFishing]

It was a really fun time. I wish i could find some good areas to catch crabs like that. Thanks for watching.

[@panamacitybeachbum]

There you go, JC. Cool.

[@Eugenia_Farms]

fiddler crabs. also knows as mangrove crabs

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for helping out.

[@mikepound9808]

Nice vid, looks like you had a great time (and I'm assuming a great meal).

[@RadReelingFishing]

Sheepshead are one of my favorite fish to eat for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@1FishinAddict]

To those guys jabbing at you at the beginning, you outta said “naw but I got your mom in the trunk cuz I’m done with her” lol

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha haa...dude you totally got me laughing so hard. Thanks.

[@zjay86r]

Yet another awesome vid JC! Glad you were able to get a good sheep dinner on free bait. Did you notice a big difference from using the knocker rig to a fishfinder rig?

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. Excellent question. I'm not sure if there's a difference. I fished both rigs for a long time with out getting hits. The tide started slowing down and I started catching fish on the fish finder rig, but never switched back to the knocker rig to try it. I prefer the knocker rig when I'm fishing with shrimp, not sure about crabs yet.

[@jordanpachol9505]

What's up rad reeling nice fish would you consider a snooker catch clean cook

[@RadReelingFishing]

West coast the season is closed. Here's an older catch and cook...kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJLTq4iNerCniK8

[@JETTIEROCKSFISHINGwithMIKED]

Those were tanks...great video brother

[@RadReelingFishing]

It was a good morning of fishing for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesbrown3965]

Asian or in the east fiddler crabs

[@joshramirez9803]

Are you around the Naples area?

[@RadReelingFishing]

I fish a very long distance along the SW Florida shore. Thanks for asking.

[@kevinsandells9933]

Use your fish grips. Beets getting a messed up leg. Or a Dr. Bill

[@RadReelingFishing]

You are right. I think it's time to get a net for the kayak.

[@d.faulkner8210]

thats great JC ! you got your own mobil set of fans(roadies?) nice video,fun catching the sheeps, Tight Lines..

[@RadReelingFishing]

Those folks were having fun for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@patrickriddlem9130]

What city are you fishing?

[@RadReelingFishing]

I fish all over SW Florida.

[@mrsir2378]

Bring a good bike lock and chain up your wheels

[@RadReelingFishing]

Hey that's a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@rdo075]

Do snook really start heading into creeks and rivers as the weather drops in the winter? Great video 👍

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yes, I'm pretty sure around 55 degree water temps really effect them so they seek out warmer water. Some go deep, others go to the creeks, canals, marinas and rivers. Here's an interesting video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3SvnHiiis2gn5I

[@davidsevillamelendez8208]

Hey if anyone's figured out what kind of crabs those we're, lmk.

[@d.faulkner8210]

mangrove or sometimes called mud crabs.

[@gwddmt1]

*Most likely they are Aratus pisonii or Mangrove Tree Crab **bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2014/case_zac2/habitat.htm** See Also: **bugguide.net/node/view/1016162/bgpage** IT IS Definitely Not the introduced to FL non native Mud Crab which is Scylla serrata **naturalhistory2.si.edu/smsfp/irlspec/Scylla_serrata.htm*

[@markhanson6880]

When’s dinner? Great catch!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. Too late for dinner. Maybe another time.

[@Njmetsfan27]

Nice 👍🏼

[@grandwonder5858]

LMAO when that little guy stabs you with his spines! A revenge for his friends that you ate!

[@RadReelingFishing]

I am okay after the stab, ha ha....Thanks for watching.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Lol, I recognize those tie down straps........ I have bought them just for the webbing before.

[@sajdiaz620121]

This are mangrove three crabs, I use them all the time for sheepshead and they are very effective

[@FuglimanFishing]

$4 a dozen? Shit my spot I get em $2.50 a dozen for mediums

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yeah, I had a hard time finding crabs yesterday. I bought three dozen shrimp, mixed sizes, mostly medium and small for $4.50 a dozen. I was really disappointed in the outcome too.

[@daleaturner6797]

Fat boys nice video JC you rock brother.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. Yes, those were some nice Sheepshead for sure.

[@kenkimbell6909]

I've seen people come under that bridge on the way in and almost remove the whole top off of their boat !

[@monty442]

Awesome!! Love the channel, look me up if you ever hit Fort Pierce, love to show you around.👍🏻

[@RadReelingFishing]

Fort Pierce, some big Snook there.

[@dorysbarnes758]

Rubber boots in deep water is not a good idea. Fall out and fill up with water and sink you like a brick.

[@RadReelingFishing]

I agree, that's why I changed to tennis shoes in the beginning of the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@curtisowens3808]

I love catching sheepshead to.

[@berxamag]

Dude kill the fish if u intend to keep it or just release straight away. Those spikes are there 4 a reason

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@KrayPurn]

Hermit crabs

[@Huy0035]

2nd