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Old May 18th, 2006, 04:56 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.saltwater
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Default Fishing for sheepshead in tampa bay


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I've tried fiddler crabs while fishing for sheepshead, they love them
but you can't catch fish as they seem to suck the fiddler off instead
of biting. Any thoughts on what I should try?



Smart little bugger's aren't they? We always used a rig with the sinker at
the end, that keeps tension on the line as you move it slowly up and down
around pilings. Hold the line between you're thumb and finger too, as they
will use those molars to crush the crabs and you will hardly ever feel the
bite. It works for drum as well. Good luck...


Tom