This SECRET Sheepshead Bait Catches LIMITS of FISH!!

I Used Earth Worms to catch a ton of sheepshead! In this episode I head out kayak fishing for sheepshead around bridge pilings using worms for bait. This bridge was full of big sheepshead and it didn't take long to start hooking up. Worms are one of the best baits to catch sheepshead with when crabs are not available.
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[@markgillis6332]

I was using red worms for Spots a few weeks ago and started catching sheepshead and thought I discovered something. I was all excited... then I found your videos lol.

[@southernsalt]

lol awesome!!!

[@coyote23]

Keep it going Nate. Love your enthusiasm…

[@southernsalt]

🙌 thanks brother!!

[@mrboat580]

Go to bait for sheepshead is sun dried oysters and they stay on the hook a lot better when dried first and are usually gone before the water softens them back up too much again. We gather them from the rocks, shuck them and let them dry on deck. It's like Sheepshead crack. Used to also dig up live tube worms for them in the bay. Same rig as yours too.

[@chrisz.9974]

Interesting. You can probably take take extras home and freeze them for next time.

[@southernsalt]

Good deal!

[@joshuahumphries7743]

Over the last 6/8 months I found your worm video from last year which set me on to your channel and you have easily become one of my favs!

[@southernsalt]

Awesome man I really appreciate it!

[@joshuahumphries7743]

@@southernsalt anytime!!

[@leslie_carroll]

We have used oysters wrapped in nylon material .nylon holds the oyster together and works great sheep's can smell the scent,clams work too and tougher and stay on hook better and you can use squid as well cut in chunks

[@southernsalt]

Nice!!

[@TheRealSaltyOG]

Go to the pet store and pick up some crickets...Also a fairly cheap bait and work in the Tampa area.

[@southernsalt]

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[@RagingNana]

Nice to hear you're coming to Florida! Nice sheepies there!!

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@willmallory9085]

Excellent video Brother

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother!!

[@PaulHai-j9n]

Too far from my home, but I appreciate your clip, I will try to learn about it. God bless you and your family. Be safe.

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!

[@derekdenney7386]

This is great man! This is my exact rig (splitshot and nightcrawlers on a octopus hook) for trout fishing in Tennessee. Crazy it works for big sheepers.

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@Coleonthefly]

Ever catch any big trout? Moving there next month

[@andrewtruster5518]

Live 2-inch long roaches. Those are me and my buddy's favorite Sheepshead bait.

[@southernsalt]

😮

[@traumahawk517]

Thank You for the information and your dedication to the sport.....

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@rocknut88]

Lmfao at "Bad Word" that was golden

[@nathanankersen4695]

I've never seen fleece pants before. Great video, as always!

[@southernsalt]

Got them crazy cheap at field and stream

[@atlaswaxxx6490]

"In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them....maybe you can hire The A-Team."

[@southernsalt]

… well that was random 😂

[@ashi_knuckles4555]

Well, you said you love a plan that comes together

[@richardjordan6718]

​@@southernsalthell yeah!

[@NoleYakin]

Awesome video and welcome to my neck of the woods in Florida yall gonna have a blast, you should fish with CA that would be insane

[@southernsalt]

That would be sweet!!

[@spotsnspecks]

Love these sheepshead videos brotha

[@southernsalt]

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[@westfallframing7896]

I'm gonna try the worms as soon as I can get out fishing! Thanks Nate!

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌 I’d love to hear your thoughts on them afterwards

[@justinrodgers1485]

I am actually going to test out your idea as crickets as bait for sheepers on Sunday. I haven't done any sheepshead fishing yet this year, and feel like trying something experimental. I may pickup some earthworms now as well.

[@southernsalt]

Let me know how it goes!

[@Space.Viking]

usually if I cant get crabs, i use shrimp. Crunchy, usually can find it, only downside is that EVERYTHING eats shrimp so you'll catch a lot of things other than sheeps

[@steveweiss8920]

Enjoyed watching. I like using crawlers too. Aways keep some on hand. Great for many kinds of fish in salt and fresh water. You need that auto pilot out there brother with that spot lock.

[@southernsalt]

Spot lock close to bridges is sketchy lol

[@lukemedeiros8462]

When I lived up north we used sand worms to catch Striped bass I always thought of using night crawlers then too

[@southernsalt]

Nice!

[@jeremysilcox9362]

I still have not used the mealworms yet. I love your videos.

[@southernsalt]

🙌 thank you!!

[@SetDaHookFishOn]

Always great content and great advice. Thanks brother

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother!

[@jasonshanks7170]

Those worms work a lot better than the TEMU crab lure

[@southernsalt]

😂 yes they do

[@bassiclogic]

Love your channel!

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@jamiehoward4980]

I love to use barnacles they work great!

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@DueSouthFishing]

Good one Nate👍👍

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother!!

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍great 🎣video exciting catches

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@rbgoescoastal1620]

I'd like to see you try the spawn net, magic thread with oysters sometime.

[@southernsalt]

I’ll definitely do that one!

[@j.mimoso4767]

Another good one, Nate. Why do people doubt?

[@southernsalt]

Idk lol but my comment section is full of it on other videos lol

[@j.mimoso4767]

​@southernsalt I know, I see them. I've also seen others using worms, so I don't get it! 😂

[@kenp247]

Enjoyed the video . I'm ready to give the 🪱 a try. Thanks, Nate. Looking forward to your Florida fishing videos. Be safe on the water !

[@stillwatersfishing]

I can’t wait to get back. Next time you better be ready to fish!

[@southernsalt]

🙌 I need a solid heads up lol

[@stillwatersfishing]

@@southernsalt 😂😂😂

[@trickofthetrades]

I like your videos. You just seem like a good ol boy who likes to fish it makes for a better video, I can relate more to you as opposed to a "professional " so to speak

[@tinacreekmore6959]

Notice it is low tide. What is ebb tide? The change of the current of water to rise? Also your videos are on a kayak. What about a small 17tf power boat?

[@LarryBoyfishing]

Nice sheep on worm bro!

[@southernsalt]

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[@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085]

Caught about 15 today on small bits of shrimp. OBX area

[@southernsalt]

Nice!

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

A lot of folks in Alabama would like to have some Chompers like that

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

They would probably eat chicken liver . It's nasty to deal with thou.

[@HoustonFishingFinatic]

live shrimp and i pinch off the tail.. Good video Mr.Nate

[@southernsalt]

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[@HoustonFishingFinatic]

@@southernsalt love ur content sir

[@captaj2845]

Right now I’m trying gulp crabs 🦀 just to see if they work … but all I did was order them so far. And conch ! They are readily available on all the beaches 🤣 and a hammer 🔨

[@southernsalt]

I’ll do a conch video soon!!

[@GrimmReapa]

Have you ever tried cut blue crab for Sheepshead?

[@Dnguyen228]

That work too. My friends son caught a big one on a piece of blue crab

[@joshuahumphries7743]

I have From the bank that’s what we use Small blues we find or half’s of big ones

[@southernsalt]

I haven’t but I know it would work but not very effective or cheap

[@joshuahumphries7743]

@@southernsalt we never bought ours 😂 either we caught a few or scavenged for ‘em

[@duvalsyndicate432]

Clams or oysters works great

[@southernsalt]

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[@bruceleggard5734]

Although, I have never caught a Sheepshead, I would assume that you can catch them with clams (salt dried) to catch them as I have caught Blackfish out of NY, RI, NJ Conn and they have the same diet.

[@southernsalt]

Definitely believe clams will work great

[@markbranham8100]

Crayfish are great sheepshead bait

[@southernsalt]

Nice!!

[@wayfararout6258]

Haha , bad word!!!!

[@southernsalt]

😂

[@williamandrews4251]

I've seen Sheepshead eat live shrimp.However unfortunately l have never had the chance to fish for them.l have seen them a lot around Pier pilings.I have eaten Sheepshead and they are delicious.

[@southernsalt]

Live shrimp works great!!

[@craigparkersr.5527]

Here in southeast GA, when I can't get fiddlers or I run out of fiddlers while fishing, I go pick some oysters. It's a dirty job and oysters are sharp so be careful when you are picking them!

[@southernsalt]

Nice!!

[@lukemedeiros8462]

Disregard my last comment you answered it just had a watch whole video😂😂😂😂

[@southernsalt]

Right on!!

[@UnathiThila]

Nice content 👌 Your drag is too tight give the fish some time to fight 👍

[@johnwest9386]

Barnacles are good if the right size

[@southernsalt]

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[@johnwest9386]

Small muscle clusters work well if you can keep them on your hook

[@patrickduffy3101]

Just curious Nate. Have you ever tried using Gulp Sand Fleas for Sheepshead?

[@southernsalt]

I have. They worked but not well enough to do it often

[@micbarca9777]

Do you think time of year makes a difference for using the worms? I never thought about that, maybe late fall winter is better to use them?😊

[@southernsalt]

Really anytime between Nov and march

[@BrendaRaby]

Upgrade your tack you will catch more fish

[@brandondukes3379]

I'm ready to go man. I'm going to text you later today so we can set up a day to go.

[@southernsalt]

Let’s goooo!!

[@lukemedeiros8462]

What part of Florida and you going to be fishing in Florida?

[@williamandrews4251]

Great video.Sometimes it is hard to hook Sheepshead.Could it be their teeth?

[@southernsalt]

Small bony mouths make it pretty hard to hook

[@alaskangirl7675]

Flocks of sheep today!

[@southernsalt]

Yes ma’am!!

[@StanSmithSmittyfish]

I will try the worms for sure.

[@southernsalt]

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[@martinsteflik1329]

Were you letting the worms go all the way to the bottom?

[@southernsalt]

Yes

[@jameshoward9661]

What part of Florida u going and will u be posting videos

[@southernsalt]

Crystal River, videos will drop next week

[@aerialunlimited3151]

Welcome to my neck of the woods

[@southernsalt]

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[@jeffwolfe191]

Live shrimp

[@southernsalt]

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[@SaltyVet87]

hell yea

[@southernsalt]

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[@francismartin67]

Are sand fleas available in your area, frozen?

[@southernsalt]

Yes I can get them.

[@joshgolden2674]

You should take a scrapper with you and scrap the pylons before you fish them. Chum!

[@MegaTechno2000]

They also like baby crawfish the kind you find in roadside ditches.

[@southernsalt]

Nice!

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Sandfleas

[@southernsalt]

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[@ronaldmyers2042]

What's your website so I can get me one of those ball caps?

[@southernsalt]

southernsaltbaitcompany.com

[@donallo2696]

If I can't get crabs for shepheads I will use Barnacle

[@southernsalt]

Right on!!

[@JB-ry9wc]

How big is too big to eat with Sheepshead?

[@southernsalt]

Depends on the person but I like them around 19”

[@JB-ry9wc]

@@southernsalt thank you!

[@fishermansdream36]

Some how I was unsubscribed to your channel ? I have no idea.

[@southernsalt]

No worries brother

[@fernandoprince3077]

Tried them last year after watching your video. Not a single bite. And, that’s in the same area where I was getting them on fiddlers and sand fleas. I was hoping they’d work because it’s a way cheaper bait.

[@redd1911]

He did a vid with crickets and the same thing happened to me. I didn't get the first bite and I fish in the same area he does.

[@fernandoprince3077]

@@redd1911 I’m starting to think this guys a fraud. There’s no way those baits only work for him. Everybody else who I know tried those baits didn’t get a single bite.

[@moseskongi4746]

@@fernandoprince3077 Maybe he's putting ProCure scent on the worm to make it more attractive to the sheeps. ProCure crab scent or something like that.

[@francus7227]

Clams wrapped in a square piece of panty hoes.... They can never get the clam off the hook because of the stocking wrap with a bread tie on top and a jig head through it.

[@southernsalt]

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[@KennyMac-b5m]

Shrimp

[@southernsalt]

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