Need some help on stringing reel please!

[Tarpon4me]

[cool] Hey boss, better late than never, fishing is more than a hobbie brother, it's a way of life. Dryrod up there gave you the low low on snook, i'm from SC, we don't have snook up there. Though I mostly troll now, I still tango with the inshore fins as well. Sheepshead are more tricky, and the technique you use changes dramatically based on where you're fishing. For instance, In the southern part of SC, you can catch sheepshead in the bay. All you have to do is find some structure, I.E. a tree hanging in the water, something like that. Sorta like Red Drum fishing. Where as further up north, you need to be on a pier or even the rocks on the jetties are good. Alot of people use freshly scraped barnicles, but, I disagree. I'll gather up some fidler crabs and call it a day. Those, to me, are the best bait for them. And, Drum eat them too. Fishing on a pier, just bait up with a fidler crap, and use a carolina rig with about a 12 inch leader. And here is a little tip, Don't use the biggest damn bait in the bucket. Sheepshead can be very finiky, you're going to catch way more fish with the smaller bait. And don't use huge hooks either, use smaller ones. Just work those pillars and rocks, and when you feel a little nibble, don't be shy, set the hook. The first few times you go sheepshead fishing, don't be surprised if you get frustrated, they can be tricky, and filleting them is a pain in the ass because they have huge rib cage bones that are a pill to cut through. My buddy uses an electric fillet knife to do sheepshead, I can't use it, I have to use a regular knife. But, maybe you can practice a bit and get good with it. However, you get through all that, and the meat is quite tastey. And get yourself a subscription to Saltwater Sportsman's magazine too. It's like twenty bucks for a year, and it's well worth it. Even seasoned and experianced fishermen like myself can benefit from that magazine. It's loaded with tips, stratagies, and all the latest and greatest gear. Just remember, anyone can bait a hook, throw out the line, and hope something bites. but to be able to target a specific species efficiently makes you a professional, and will make you consistent. Study the fish you are seeking, learn thier habbits, habitats, natural foods, and your fishing experiances will be much better, because you'll catch fish. And remember one more thing, fishing isn't always about catching fish either, it's about the ride.
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