Are circles required to fish for Spadefish?
Going this weekend, but want to make sure I’m legal.
The Rule still stands for Spadefish being fished for with circle hooks. The recent changes with Sheepshead being switched back to being able to be fished for with out using circle hooks is due to the SAFC taking them off the Snapper Grouper complex list as just explained to me by a Law Enforcement officer down in Charleston.
Hope you catch 'em
1994 High Tide 15’3" w/40 Yamaha
2003 Seafox 197 CC w/150 Mercury Saltwater
circle hooks are very effective at catching spades
Thanks for the replies.
Am going tomorrow.
Fished for the Spades today.
Could not find any jelly balls - anywhere?
Used Shrimp to chum with, but was not able to pull any up.
Did manage to catch 2 medium sized spades and several nice black drum.
A good day overall…
PS - Circle hooks worked great on the 2 spades and the drums.