Rather than casting and reeling in, sheepshead fisherman typically fish directly above their position. The fish has a very quick bite which is difficult to detect. Sheepshead are often confused with spadefish and black drum. Adult sheepshead prefer habitats with some structure and are also frequently spotted near oyster reefs, breakwaters, muddy shallows, wrecks, and piers. Although they are not truly migratory, most tend to move to offshore spawning grounds when the water temperature drops in late autumn and early winter. One very useful tactic for Sheepshead is a Carolina rig with an egg sinker, a barrel swivel, a 12 to 18-inch leader of fluorocarbon, and a 3/0 hook with a live fiddler crab. Fiddler crabs are arguably the best bait for Sheepshead. Another helpful tip if the bite is slow is to chum the waters by breaking up the barnacles on the or around the structure you’re targeting.