A Tale About A Kid and His Goats - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

The Kid · 12-12-2011, 08:22 PM

Every now and then even a yellowtail advocate, needs to keep the primary jigs high and dry to keep the stock hooks from rusting. Well, if I had the opportunity those hooks will be driven straight into the jaws of a hungry tail, but with the bitter cold, surface action is minimal at the moment. But the cold brought with it many opportunities for some incredible action to include some really massive goats.

Now when someone thinks about sheephead they never compare them to a species such as yellowtail or white seabass because majority of the time they are not targeted. I am will tell you right now that large sheephead are right next to yellowtail when it comes to fighting capabilities. Pound for pound sheephead are the hardest drag pulling SOBs swimming in the water. Not only will they burn drag off a reel, but they have the kelp forest and rocks to help them out with getting free from gaff hooks. Hurdles that even the best tackle cannot help an angler avoid.

So after about a week of scouting I finally hit the mother lode of “donkey” class sheephead. At first glance on the finder this spot was identical to the area surrounding it, but after a couple of drops it became apparent this place is special. Normally most areas yield sheep around 3 lbs or less with a good one weighing 6 lbs. With this spot I found, 6 lbs was average! No kidding, I released around 8 goats that were around 6 lbs.

Reminder- This is an average pull.

I fished this spot with the goal of bringing up a 20 lbs goat. Call it a near impossible goal, but I hooked into some that I simply couldn’t stop. Sure there were Black Sea Bass around, but I know when a goat is hooked and the wrong kind is hooked. Even with 25 lbs of drag and 40 lb test I was getting “rocked”. After about an hour I left the new found spot with a limit of trophy class goats up to 13 lbs, the smallest was 6 lbs.

So I leave this spot alone until the next time I decide to knock on their door raising them as if I was an Egypt kid farming goats. Next time I will come armed with 50 lb test and rods to match. Until next time donks!

BTW: I was using squid.

Here's a little comparison to give you an idea. With a pull from the big goat spot.

deepdvr · 12-12-2011, 08:31 PM

Almost forgot your prized 'catch of the day'

eertkao · 12-12-2011, 08:34 PM

EPIC!!! Thanks for the report and photos!

StinkyMatt · 12-12-2011, 08:37 PM

What a day Kevin.

Congrats on the pretty fish.

RK · 12-12-2011, 08:39 PM

Kevin awesome catches buddy........

Are those seeker rods??

Just don't get too carried away with your goat love!!!

TCS · 12-12-2011, 08:53 PM

Why do you look wet? Did you dive in the water or something?

The Kid · 12-12-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCS

Why do you look wet? Did you dive in the water or something?

hahaaha this photo wasn't yesterday. That my friend is a story for another day.

roby · 12-12-2011, 08:59 PM

Damn those are nice....

kobra · 12-12-2011, 09:19 PM

Nice pig goats Kevin!

driftwood · 12-12-2011, 09:21 PM

what do you call the kid with alot goats? A rancher!

And i thought my 6lb reds were huge. Those are some huge fish Mcnuggets kevin. WTG!!

Aaron&Julie · 12-12-2011, 10:08 PM

A truly awesome catch, and that includes the reds and salmon groupers. Hell, if those large sheephead are 13lbs that large Red must be pushing 6 or 7lbs at least, and the same for that large salmon grouper. Definitely feeling

, but good for you.

12-12-2011, 08:22 PM	#1
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	A Tale About A Kid and His Goats Every now and then even a yellowtail advocate, needs to keep the primary jigs high and dry to keep the stock hooks from rusting. Well, if I had the opportunity those hooks will be driven straight into the jaws of a hungry tail, but with the bitter cold, surface action is minimal at the moment. But the cold brought with it many opportunities for some incredible action to include some really massive goats. Now when someone thinks about sheephead they never compare them to a species such as yellowtail or white seabass because majority of the time they are not targeted. I am will tell you right now that large sheephead are right next to yellowtail when it comes to fighting capabilities. Pound for pound sheephead are the hardest drag pulling SOBs swimming in the water. Not only will they burn drag off a reel, but they have the kelp forest and rocks to help them out with getting free from gaff hooks. Hurdles that even the best tackle cannot help an angler avoid. So after about a week of scouting I finally hit the mother lode of “donkey” class sheephead. At first glance on the finder this spot was identical to the area surrounding it, but after a couple of drops it became apparent this place is special. Normally most areas yield sheep around 3 lbs or less with a good one weighing 6 lbs. With this spot I found, 6 lbs was average! No kidding, I released around 8 goats that were around 6 lbs. Reminder- This is an average pull. I fished this spot with the goal of bringing up a 20 lbs goat. Call it a near impossible goal, but I hooked into some that I simply couldn’t stop. Sure there were Black Sea Bass around, but I know when a goat is hooked and the wrong kind is hooked. Even with 25 lbs of drag and 40 lb test I was getting “rocked”. After about an hour I left the new found spot with a limit of trophy class goats up to 13 lbs, the smallest was 6 lbs. So I leave this spot alone until the next time I decide to knock on their door raising them as if I was an Egypt kid farming goats. Next time I will come armed with 50 lb test and rods to match. Until next time donks! BTW: I was using squid. Here's a little comparison to give you an idea. With a pull from the big goat spot. Last edited by The Kid; 12-12-2011 at 10:24 PM.

12-12-2011, 08:39 PM	#5
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Kevin awesome catches buddy........ Are those seeker rods?? Just don't get too carried away with your goat love!!! Attached Images

12-12-2011, 10:08 PM	#11
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	A truly awesome catch, and that includes the reds and salmon groupers. Hell, if those large sheephead are 13lbs that large Red must be pushing 6 or 7lbs at least, and the same for that large salmon grouper. Definitely feeling , but good for you. __________________ "Never say die"

12-12-2011, 08:31 PM	#2
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Almost forgot your prized 'catch of the day'

12-12-2011, 08:34 PM	#3
eertkao Steve-O. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North OC Posts: 120	EPIC!!! Thanks for the report and photos!

12-12-2011, 08:37 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	What a day Kevin. Congrats on the pretty fish.

12-12-2011, 08:53 PM	#6
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Why do you look wet? Did you dive in the water or something?

12-12-2011, 08:59 PM	#8
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Damn those are nice....

12-12-2011, 09:19 PM	#9
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Nice pig goats Kevin!

12-12-2011, 09:21 PM	#10
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	what do you call the kid with alot goats? A rancher! And i thought my 6lb reds were huge. Those are some huge fish Mcnuggets kevin. WTG!!