Like lambs to the slaughter

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sandbar

Discussion Starter · Jun 2, 2014

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Caught a flock today, somewhere around thirty, and kept four for the table. Most were in the lb. and half range with the two in the photo going 2 lbs 8 oz. and 4 lbs 10 oz. Hookup ratio was approx. 50% using fiddlers. Can't fish anywhere without a pup getting in the way.

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19471

· #2 · Jun 3, 2014

Nice sheeps.

trigger22

· #3 · Jun 3, 2014

Was just thinking about making a sheepshead trip the other day. Thanks for the encouraging report

Scott Hobbs

· #4 · Jun 3, 2014

Yes sir, sheep will be just fine on the dinner table. Congrats on a great day in the outdoors.

crappie89

· #5 · Jun 3, 2014

What type of hooks are you using? Thank you for the report.

sandbar

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 3, 2014

crappie89 said:
What type of hooks are you using?.

1/0 owner SSW cutting point
Sixteen inches of 30lb flouro
3/8oz slip sinker.
I held it just off the bottom fishing over rocks first two hrs. of a miday falling tide

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challenger

· #7 · Jun 3, 2014

Can you offer your technique for catching fiddlers?

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trigger22

· #8 · Jun 3, 2014

Walk through the marsh and pick them up then place in a coffee can or dig a hole for your coffee can and put it in the hole where the opening is level with the ground then place two objects such as 2x4's in a V and corral the fiddlers to the can.

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sandbar

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 3, 2014

After the tide drops a bit in the marsh, I get between them and their holes and chase them around in the grass. It's usually the next day before my back allows me to fish.

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sandbar

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jun 3, 2014

Scott Hobbs said:
Yes sir, sheep will be just fine on the dinner table. Congrats on a great day in the outdoors.

I bathed the two smaller ones in olive oil and lemon juice and stuffed them with lemon wedges and grilled them over charcoal. No leftovers.
I'm going to drift one of your flies over the rocks and try to catch one that showed no interest in my offerings yesterday.

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Fish Whisperer

· #11 · Jun 3, 2014

Descaled and whole grilled? I've had snapper this way at some FL restaurants, it's delicious!

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sandbar

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jun 3, 2014 (Edited)

Fish Whisperer said:
Descaled and whole grilled?

That's right. Sheep have a very mild flavor. I'll try stuffing them with some crab next time.

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crappie89

· #13 · Jun 3, 2014

Thanks for the info on the hooks. I have never targeted the sheepies exclusively but I hear they have one subtle bite. Going to give them a better go this summer hopefully.

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Fish_Fiend

· #14 · Jun 3, 2014

sandbar said:
After the tide drops a bit in the marsh, I get between them and their holes and chase them around in the grass. It's usually the next day before my back allows me to fish.

Aint that the dang truth!

Gene - Red》X《 - Asheboro

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Drum Runner

· #15 · Jun 3, 2014

The way it's done. The only way you'll hurt your back is totin em out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSBMei0-jts

Convicts are some good eating.

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Fish Whisperer

· #16 · Jun 3, 2014

sandbar said:
That's right. Sheep have a very mild flavor. I'll try stuffing them with some crab next time.

Man 'o man, that is one tasty looking meal. Don't know why I haven't thought of doing this at home. Ever try grilling whole crappie the same way? I would imagine it's a similar result.

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crappie89

· #17 · Jun 3, 2014

Need to try those as bait in the areas I fish some times. See them all the time and I am sure the drum are feeding on them.

challenger

· #18 · Jun 4, 2014

crappie89 said:
Need to try those as bait in the areas I fish some times. See them all the time and I am sure the drum are feeding on them.

Some will claim these are some of the best drum baits. I've cleaned several that had them in their stomach and I found the largest crusher claw I've ever seen in a drum.
For sheepshead people usually remove the crusher claw and insert the hook into the joint at the body where the claw was removed.

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trigger22

· #19 · Jun 4, 2014

Don't remove the claw. Remove the back leg, and insert the hook into that hole but leave the point of the hook inside of the crab. Bringing it out of the crab will kill it and also make it easier for a convict to steal your bait.

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Drum Runner

· #20 · Jun 4, 2014

challenger said:
Some will claim these are some of the best drum baits. I've cleaned several that had them in their stomach and I found the largest crusher claw I've ever seen in a drum.
For sheepshead people usually remove the crusher claw and insert the hook into the joint at the body where the claw was removed.

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Maybe for puppies. For old drum it's hard to be half a big ol blue crab.

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