The Sheepshead Jig Revolution

[@THERE4LGOAT]

Nothing will ever be better then a BOTTOM SWEEPER JIG the original and best jig out there

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

They are great jigs for sure! The original, and loyalty to that is honorable. But saying there will never be anything better is a bit much. Not trying to start an argument, just being honest though

[@LowCountryFishing]

Fantastic video. Short, sweet and to the point. This is why I subscribed to your … I too am a charter fishing guide in Savannah Georgia and will definitely be buying these molds and pouring my own lures for sheep/black drum. Thanks again for the video and if you have your find yourself down here hit me up.

[@johnradomskijr9252]

Love the channel this is an awesome video. I make my own Jigs and I supplier a friend of mine with a charter business in Rhode Island with quite a few Tog Jigs, we use a little bigger hook for green crabs, slightly smaller than a blue crab all about the tog fishing up there. I also make Jigs for porgies, and I’ve had great luck in Virginia with the croakers. Of course I use a lot of Mastad hooks, but I’m trying hard to switch over to victory hooks their maid in the USA. I miss Fishing, the CBBT I spent the majority of my life camping down in the Cape Charles area and Fishing the bridge and out of oyster. Really wish the croker bite was better. Those were some good times Awesome fish fries Hopefully one of these days I’ll get back down there..

[@charmainevandiford6622]

Elias is the first I actually watched using them. I did see John Skinner using them for Tautog. He was the first I watched using them for Drum and Sheephead. He is one of the best. Structure fishermen I have ever seen. Vertical jigging on structure he is tuff.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

All of which I credited in this video

[@charmainevandiford6622]

I agree you did credit the same. I wasn’t saying you were taking credit cause you have been using them a while also. I give you number 2 on using for drum and sheephead.

[@mattjudy7263]

Because of your channel, my buddy and I are driving up to Chesapeake from Charleston SC this Friday. I’ve only ever used bottom sweepers or Bellair jigs myself and have never seen someone use a dropper rig until I came across your channel funny enough lol hope we run into you this weekend 🤙

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Hey man! I know today was not good for the bay. But this weekend looks good, especially Sunday! Hopefully you were able to stick around for the right conditions!?

[@raustin0017]

Another great video Jesse! We have met a few times at Lynnhaven. I'm the guy with the 2023 Robalo 246 Cayman w/300 Yam. Always look forward to your latest. BTW...last Sat picked up a PB 49" Red Drum at 2nd Island. Tight Lines!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I know you well bud! That boat is so nice and you have been a pleasure to talk to as well. Congrats on the big drum out there! That is my fav fish to catch in the bay! Honestly couldn't care less about cobia, I'll take big red's anyday!

[@specfever2]

Oceans East in Nags Head has a number of brands of this type of bottom sweeper.

[@angeldejesus2797]

Have you ever tried Birds Of Pray knocker jigs? The 1 oz with a 1/0 long shank jigs are amazing.

[@dangareau]

Dan Schafer (local guide), the inventor of Bottom Sweeper jigs and owner of Insomniac Charters out of Stone Harbor, NJ basically started our modern sheepshead fishery, jigging them specifically. Check out Robert Fields youtube video with him on sheeps sounds like it'll be right up your alley.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yes I know Dan. I spoke with him years ago when I discovered his jigs. They work great for sure!

[@tunaon296]

Hey Jesse nice video for sharing all informations to make own jigs . Maybe some day but I love Chong"s jigs so much and caught so many Sheeps with his innovative jigs . I was skeptical at first but they sure work and very high end quality . Support local ( yes) . Weather seems crappy with storm heading so good time to reorganize my equipments etc... Be safe and see you soon on the water .

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I am just sharing the big picture of what can be done and the savings that can be gained. Its not for everyone and I understand that.

[@lamonthayes8889]

Awesome video jesse

[@afout07]

I like swing jigs a little more than the bottomsweeper / nc/ boxer head style jigs. They're more versatile. I can put any hook i want on them. I haven't noticed much of a difference in bite detection with the swing jigs vs the other styles.

[@DLXSKIFFMITCHELL]

Chongz jigz for the win for me!!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Support Local!

[@excusemeflo]

Seen his name all over the place, do you know how we can order?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I posted a link to his instagram in the description of the video

[@leearobinson6215]

Thank you for sharing where to buy the Third Island molds

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

www.ebay.com/str/cncworks?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211

[@tony2shoes650]

ChongzJigz are the best period!!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

They are fine jigs for sure! But in the end it all comes down to the fisherman. Fishing with what you believe in will always return better results. I'll just leave that there...

[@wannabeangler]

Maybe I will see you on the water. Unlikely since I hate that dang tunnel, but you never know. I use weighted worm hooks sometimes from my fresh water gear, they work too.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Its such a great place to fish though!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

I've just recently switch over and really like them. I've spent a lot of time just feed tog, but now my hook up ratio is so much better with jigs. What different sizes do bring with you? Have you noticed if color really matters?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I usually use from 1 0z to 3 0z for tog depending on the currents. No differrence in colors really.

[@1badphisch]

Thanks Jesse You da man

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I just like to fish brother, and share what I have learned!

[@bradharm7397]

Let’s go fishin.

[@bradharm7397]

Have you spent much time fishing the back bay? Recently moved to south pungo

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Not really, I have never fished there.

[@calvinlassiter2756]

Just wondering how do you fish for red drum with the sweeper jig and the bullet head jigs that you make?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Fiddlers on the sweepers and large soft plastics on the bullets

[@calvinlassiter2756]

Thanks

[@ottodunn6981]

Jesse how do find 3rd island molds on eBay?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

His user name is cnc-works. If that doesn't work just search for Sheepshead jig molds and it should be in the results.

[@davebardsley278]

Do you recommend Chng jigs?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yes he has great jigs

[@johnradomskijr9252]

Just checked eBay he’s called 3RD island cnc

[@vbfisher1289]

Ain’t no way you were the first to do it, but maybe the first to post it on KZbin… the jigs work, definitely worth pouring yourself if you use enough. But for the guys who fish solo it can’t be worth it. Unless you already have lead pouring stuff.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I know I wasn't the first, I mentioned that Elias turned me on to the concept, along with Skinners influence up north. But I can say that i fished with a lot of locals back then and none of them had even heard of jigs for sheeps. So I can with confidence that I was one of the first to apply it as a full time replacement for hand tied rigs. Especially considering there were no options for sale on the market for these type of jigs then.

[@Bearacooter]

I make my own swing jigs which work better here, and I'm not spending 4$ per jig for bottom sweepers

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Hey brother I hear you! That's why I make my own as well. I'm curious where you are located? I've looked at swing jigs, seems like they would offer a less rigid appearance to the fish... Yet also may lose bite detection?

[@Bearacooter]

@SouthernReelsFishing pensacola fl. They seem to allow the bait to have more movement while holding to the bottom. The problem with the bottom sweepers is the hook size, we have to use a tiny hook cause our fiddlers are and most of the sheep are under 18"