Sheephead Limits - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

daperrin · Today, 07:03 AM

Of course with a limit of only two, it doesn't really seem like a big deal. Its been a while since I had a solid stringer so it was still a good feeling and definitely it was a fun day pulling fish from the kelp. My young apprentice was able to not only catch his first Sheephead but a beautiful 17 incher to boot. I hope the 'man' sees fit to increase that number soon.
Fish were all caught fishing Palos Verdes kelp with shrimp and 1/0 hooks fished near the bottom. Beautiful day for fishing, overcast, light wind and small swells.
https://youtu.be/C4LhvwzP2xY

Mr. NiceGuy · Today, 05:07 PM

What's the best way to cook Sheephead?

I was fishing at the bottom about 90' deep over a rockpile and caught a beautiful colorful adult Sheephead (about 20") on a dropper rig with fresh frozen clams. I threw it on my barbecue whole, which was probably a mistake. Because of the thick and thin body shape, some parts were not cooked enough while other thinner parts were almost overcooked. Maybe it is better to fillet first? Or maybe baking in the oven would be more even than the barbecue?

Today, 07:03 AM	#1
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 233	Sheephead Limits Of course with a limit of only two, it doesn't really seem like a big deal. Its been a while since I had a solid stringer so it was still a good feeling and definitely it was a fun day pulling fish from the kelp. My young apprentice was able to not only catch his first Sheephead but a beautiful 17 incher to boot. I hope the 'man' sees fit to increase that number soon. Fish were all caught fishing Palos Verdes kelp with shrimp and 1/0 hooks fished near the bottom. Beautiful day for fishing, overcast, light wind and small swells. https://youtu.be/C4LhvwzP2xY __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch Last edited by daperrin; Today at 07:14 AM.

Today, 05:07 PM	#2
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	What's the best way to cook Sheephead? I was fishing at the bottom about 90' deep over a rockpile and caught a beautiful colorful adult Sheephead (about 20") on a dropper rig with fresh frozen clams. I threw it on my barbecue whole, which was probably a mistake. Because of the thick and thin body shape, some parts were not cooked enough while other thinner parts were almost overcooked. Maybe it is better to fillet first? Or maybe baking in the oven would be more even than the barbecue? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; Today at 05:20 PM.