Is this rule still in effect or did it get changed?
From the SC DNR web site “SC Species Regulations for Sheepshead, Saltwater Fishing License required. 10 per person per day not to exceed 30 per boat per day. Minimum size limit: 14-inch TL” Using circle hooks is no longer a requirement when fishing for sheepshead.
A wise man once said “Do as I say not as I do” Good advice when I tell you that.