Prime Winter Conditions for Sheephead Fishing Tampa Bay Join Captain Sergio Atanes and his crew for an exciting sheephead fishing Tampa Bay adventure that showcases some of the finest winter angling Florida has to offer. In this thrilling episode, Captain Sergio takes guests Captain Eddie and Ron to his secret spots in the middle of Tampa Bay, where massive sheephead gather during their winter spawning season. This Tampa Bay sheephead fishing expedition takes place during optimal winter conditions when the large female sheephead move into the bay’s shallow waters to spawn. Captain Sergio explains how the recent full moon and strong tides have positioned these prized fish perfectly over the hard limestone bottom and rocky ledges that make Tampa Bay such a productive fishery. The crew targets depths between 12 to 14 feet, focusing on areas with coral growth and rocky structure that attract these distinctive black-striped fish. Expert Techniques for Tampa Bay Sheephead Success Watch as Captain Sergio demonstrates his proven knocker rig setup, using 3/8-ounce sinkers with 20-pound fluorocarbon leaders and strong circle hooks specifically chosen for these powerful fish. The captain’s technique emphasises the importance of light tackle and sensitive rigs, as sheephead are notorious for their […]
