Fishing Anyone...

Oh yea I love fishin too....

Heres one of me and a shark...



And one with two red snappers...


and a moral eel bigger than the shark..


This is the same place I used to go fishing..

 

I have to say I'm partial to the Red Snapper and the Mahi.

 

Man, you must be outside your mind. Sheepshead is the best eating fish in the ocean!

 

Whoa bro, remember I am in Iowa no Ocean here, I think Sheephead in the river is something different, if its the same fish then the saltwater in the Ocean must season that shit or something because the ones in the river tasted like crap. Unless its just one of those fish that dont fry well like catfish does, you know some fish dont like oil and they fall apart and taste funny in oil....so I might have cooked it wrong.... but I have had it more than once and everytime Id have to say it was awful...maybe in foil with lemon and butter next time???. What do the ones your talking about look like and range in.... in size? The Sheephead I am talking about have a funky forhead slope and are anywhere from 1-2 feet on average in the river and SILVER color maybe a little two tone in there but I am colorblind so it looks silver to me....also some maybe bigger if older but not common in my experiance. What are you talking about, is it the same fish?

 

This is a sheepshead I cought last year and they are the best tasting white fish Ive ever had. Very light and not gamey at all. Beer batter and some hot vegatable oil and you're in there. They sell them for 5$ a pound around here so someone likes em.

 

chinasmom: that pic you posted with your son-in-law in the boat on land. I know that place, that's on the Naval Base. Jay671 and I ..and a few friends use to do some fishing ("shore fishing) around that area. I've probably seen the two around......I'm currently working for the Navy Exchange on the base. small world huh...lol.

 

You guys and gals with all your fancy snappers, sailfish, shark, tuna and such. Fishing in all these exotic locations. Well lawdee da da!!! Think you're better than the rest of us! How bout some good old catfish and carp, that's what i'm talkin bout baby!

LOL! Actually I used to do a lot of fishing growing up as a kid down in FL. Caught plenty of jack, few snook, one or two cuda, a permit. Hooked a very large tarpon once and a trophy sized snook, you guessed it, didn't land either one. But it was fun. Also did some bass fishing, biggest one around seven lbs. The best part for me was just being outside.

I'd love to catch a big old flathead, channel cat or large carp. Just for fun, I'd release it. Or even a big musky or salmon out on the West coast. Maybe one day.

 

yeah were definitely talking about 2 different fish...
Here is a Identification of the fish I am talking about, looks like the name of "Sheephead" is just another common name for The "Fresh Water Drum"


Fresh Water Fish Identification



Freshwater Drum





COMMON NAMES: Freshwater drum, Sheephead, Grunter, Silver bass, Gray bass

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aplodinotus grunniens

IDENTIFICATION: Freshwater drum are silver-gray in color with a mouth that points down, and a rounded tail. Skeletal features are unique, with the skull heavily reinforced and large ear bones, with a characteristic "L" on one side.

RANGE AND HABITAT: The freshwater drum inhabit deeper pools of rivers and prefer large lakes that are less than 60 feet deep.

LIFE HISTORY: Freshwater drum spawn from spring to late summer. Females broadcast eggs into water where they float on the surface and hatch in about one day and are left to survive on their own. Adults feed on mollusks, crayfish, fish, and aquatic insects.

ADULT SIZE: Freshwater drum can reach 40 pounds. FISHING METHODS: Freshwater drum are frequently taken by anglers fishing for other species with both artificial and natural bait.

 

Yea, they said the shore fishing sucked, thats why they got a boat. They are still lookig for the really good places to fish. If you want to pass some along, I'll let them know. Don't know how much longer they will be there though, he mad officer yesterday. I'm so excited for them. He's been in about 10 years. The guy in the boat is actually a friend.

 

here's one of me and a mahi

 

MAN I love Dolphin, Reminds me of when I was a kid in Cali and I could order up some Dolphin California Rolls anywhere.....cant find that in Iowa....

 

They call them sheepshead because they have teeth like a sheep or a goat. They eat the crustations off of the pylons and such. A 4 to 5 pounder will give you a couple huge fillets. Best Ive had yet. Kills the Mahi but thats my close 2nd favorite.

 

I remember sheephead when my dad and I use to go to mexico to do some fishing...alot of other fish too..just can't remember the names at the moment.

 

I've caught some catfish, sunfish, northern pike, bluegill, crappy, perch, and trout. also caught a turtle on rod and reel when I was in PA. for vacation..

 

I love to fish...open water and hard water...and I am blessed with being able to fish some the the best fresh water lakes in canada at least once or twice a week

 

They went out and caught two Mahi over the weekend. My oldest Grandson reeling in the bigger of the two.

 

My daughter in Guam just sent me pics from over the weekend. They said they went out and had a great day of fishing. They hung 5 Mahi-Mahi but only managed to get two in the boat. Here she is with her bull. He weighed 25 lbs.

 

Damn that's a big one!!

 

we fish down in saluda all the time chinasmom!! heres some pics from my boyfriend's fishing trip down in Santee, SC
my boyfriend on the left with his 21lb catfish and his friend JohnBoy

All the kitty-kats

the cat was bigger than my son

 

Tell me it's not so. We fish the Saluda River and camp their a lot.