Red Tag Guide Service
Sheepshead in Port Aransas: Striped, Sneaky, and Tough to Fool
Charter Fishing with Red Tag Guide Service
Sheepshead don’t give it up easy—and that’s the fun of it. With their black-and-white stripes and big human-like teeth, these reef dwellers are notorious bait thieves.
You’ll miss a few before you stick one. But once you do? You’ll feel it.
They hang tight to structure, bite light, and fight with attitude. Captain Randy knows the spots and the setups to turn light bites into solid hooksets.
How We Fish for Sheepshead
They’re picky and close to cover. That means dialing in the details.
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Light tackle and small hooks
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Live shrimp or fiddler crabs dropped tight to pilings, jetties, or docks
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Vertical presentations and quick reactions — no slack in the line
The bite feels like a tap or pressure. Don’t wait too long—these fish are experts at stealing bait without leaving a trace.
When to Target Sheepshead
Winter into early spring is the sweet spot. That’s when the big breeders stack up around structure to spawn.
Peak Season: December–March
Year-Round Possibilities: Especially near docks and bridges
