During the cold front periods I abandon my shallow big trout bite and target the residential canal systems for steady action. My clients catch a medley of species including trout, redfish, flounder, ladyfish, snook, and the dependable sheephead.
The most important thing to consider is the retrieve tempo of your lures; it has to be very slow and subtle or the numerous ladyfish will become a nuisance. Focus on the canals that are a little warmer and deeper... usually these specific canals provide the best action. But all the canals typically are solid for sheephead action on live shrimp even on the coldest days.
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