The Sheepshead is characterized by striking vertical dark "bars" along his flank, over a steely bronze or tan body. A small forked tail, with a meaty body and jaws, framed by a compact mouth and lips. He is equiped with serval manacing features, including sharp hard spines along his fins and large teeth.

These fish are found from well inshore and even up creeks and rivers, all the way out to open water. Most likely around pilings or structure in search of his favorite tasty fare.

Any crab, shrimp or crustacean make for the best natural bait, while jigs make for the best artificial.