Sheepshead Fishing With Loofa Netting
Sheepshead fishing around Folly Beach, South Carolina can be challenging—even for experienced anglers. Known for their sharp teeth and bait-stealing ability, sheepshead often pick soft baits clean before anglers can react. One proven technique used by Folly Beach Fishing Charters with Captain John is securing mussels and oysters with loofa netting to keep bait on the hook longer and increase hookup ratios . This method has become a go-to tactic when targeting sheepshead around Charleston-area structure . Why Mussels and Oysters Are Top Sheepshead Baits in Folly Beach Sheepshead feeding patterns along the Folly Beach and Charleston coastline revolve around barnacles , oysters, mussels, and crabs . Using fresh mussels or oysters closely matches their natural forage, making these baits extremely effective when fishing docks, bridges, jetties, and nearshore reefs . The downside is that mussels and oysters are soft, which makes them easy for sheepshead and bait-stealing ...
