Some people like to keep the large claw of the males intact, for an attractant. Others think it’s best to remove the large claw, to help prevent a fish from stealing your bait so easily. I leav… 展开

Sand fleas live in colonies, and can be gathered from the “swash zone” along the beach. I’ve also found colonies of them hanging out on shores inside passes. While it’s possible to c… 展开

My preferred way of rigging sand fleas for sheepshead is to insert a #1 hook into the digger claw and back out the top shell. Other anglers hook them from the other end, but I honest… 展开

There are ways to catch shrimp yourself, but generally you’ll have to purchase live shrimp from a local bait shop. Fresh dead shrimp can be purchased from bait shops, seafood markets… 展开