Tierra Verde Bait and Tackle

🎣 Tierra Verde Bait & Tackle – Going Out of Business Sale 🎣
It’s bittersweet to share that after years of serving our community, Tierra Verde Bait & Tackle will be closing its doors on August 31st due to redevelopment in the area. We want to thank each and every one of you who has supported us over the years. 💙
To show our appreciation, we’re offering special discounts on all tackle:
🗓 August 18th – 24th: 20% OFF all tackle
🗓 August 25th – 30th: 30% OFF all tackle
📌 We’ll also be selling rod racks, bait tanks, and other shop gear — first come, first served!
Stop by, stock up, and help us close out this chapter. We’d love to see you one last time before the doors close on August 31st.
Thank you, Tierra Verde, for being part of our story. 🌊🐟
— The Tierra Verde Bait & Tackle Team

**Winter Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, FL**

Sheepshead are a popular target for anglers in St. Petersburg, and winter can be a productive time to fish for them. Here are some tips to increase your chances of success:

**1. Find the Right Structure:**

* **Focus on structure:** Sheepshead love to hang around hard bottom areas like:
* **Jetties:** The Bay Pier, bridges and other jetties offer excellent opportunities in the Fort Desto area.
* **Bridges:** Look for pilings and the undersides of bridges.
* **Reefs:** Artificial reefs provide plenty of cover.
* **Docks:** Inspect docks with barnacles and other encrustations.

**2. Timing is Key:**

* **Tide changes:** Sheepshead are often more active during periods of changing tides, especially around high tide.
* **Temperature:** Winter can be unpredictable. Look for warmer spells and milder days.

**3. Bait Selection:**

* **Fiddler crabs:** A classic and highly effective bait for sheepshead.
* **Live shrimp:** Another excellent choice, especially if fiddlers are scarce.
* **Sand fleas:** Can be productive, especially around sand bars.
* **Pieces of crab:** Blue crab or other crabs can work well.

**4. Rigging:**

* **Simple is often best:** A basic Carolina rig or a fish finder rig can be effective. Locally produced Sheephead hooks work amazing
* **Use a small hook:** Sheepshead have small mouths, so a size 1 or 1/0 hook is usually sufficient.
* **Consider a light weight:** A small split shot or egg sinker can help get your bait down to the bottom.

**5. Fishing Techniques:**

* **Present your bait naturally:** Let the bait sit on the bottom and allow the current to work its magic.
* **Watch for subtle bites:** Sheepshead often nibble at the bait before fully committing.
* **Set the hook firmly:** When you feel a solid bite, set the hook with a strong, upward motion.

I hope this helps! Tight lines!

Getting closer to kinda normal

LETS GO!!

Irma’s pass before and after

Bunces Pass before and after the hurricanes

We have live shrimp and fiddler crabs today open on Sunday till 2 pm

Really using are heads to formulate a plan for the

By the grace of God we were spared from flooding and major damage. Our prayers go out to everyone affected by the catastrophic flooding. We will be open for business tomorrow am at 7am. We don’t know when the shrimp boats will recover. Please keep all the residents on the barrier islands in your prayers.

Happy Mother's Day to all the "reel" MVPs out there! You're the "fin"-est catch and we're "hooked" on your awesomeness. We hope your day is "tide"-ally awesome and filled with "reel" love and joy. As a special treat, we are offering all moms a free dozen shrimp on us - because you deserve to "reel" in some extra special treats! Thank you for all that you do - you're "reel"-ly the best!

We have fiddler crabs back in Stock

Trout bite is 🔥 this morning