We hit the rocks at Sebastian Inlet to target "convicts"—the hard-fighting sheepshead known for their tricky bites and striped appearance. Watch the action as we pull in these tough, toothy fish ...

We seem to catch more sheepshead on crabs, probably 3 to 1, but this year it has been hard to get them. I’ve even ordered 1,000 at a time from the East Coast. I’m using the 1,000 in 3 to 5 trips.

Fishing pieces of shrimp on 3/8- to 1/2-ounce Sheepballs and jigheads, Gunter said the sheepshead were in full-on spawning mode, following up hooked fish to the surface.