Last week, we were reminded that we’re getting into prime sheepshead season in the intracoastal, because sheepshead have a decent tolerance for cooler water. Craig Patterson, who owns and operates ...

Eyeball to eyeball, they’re uglier than homemade soap. Small mouth but big teeth and lots of ’em. More teeth than grandpa’s rip-saw, and not exactly in decent formation. Sloped head with protruding ...

The other day I wrote about redfishing, which was the main goal when my family visited Louisiana a few weeks ago. Today I want to cover some of the side fishing that we did. First I have to deviate on ...

If you are looking for a good winter fishing opportunity, sheepshead just might be the ticket. And if you are hoping to catch some larger sheepshead this time of year, consider heading out to one of ...

January is our coolest month with water temperatures the lowest of the year around Southwest Florida. Just how cold ...

As Brooklyn celebrates Small Business Saturday, one Sheepshead Bay mainstay is marking a milestone few neighborhood shops reach. Bernie’s Bait and Tackle — an anchor of Emmons Avenue’s working ...

While fishing near pylons for sheepshead, this kayak angler tried out an unconventional bait you can find at your local grocery store. Southern Salt Bait Company headed out with the idea that a ...

1. At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel, silver trout and whiting have been caught every day this past week. Sheepshead are hugging the pilings close to the beach and some snook are also ...

Captain Chase Krutzky, like many local fishing captains, hasn’t been as busy in 2024 as he was in years past. “This time last year I had more trips in January and February,” explained Krutzky, who ...