3 Comments Target species: California Sheephead

1. 

   JM

   on Feb 21, 2011
   at 9:05 am

   Nice! That’s a bit different than the common sheepshead here in the East. The ones out here look like they have baby teeth and they are absolutely delicious! I might have to try making stock next time I catch one.

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   socalsalty

   on Feb 22, 2011
   at 7:16 am

   Yeah, I think they only share the name. Sounds like yours are a pier fish. The ones out here are out a bit and hug the bottom. You’ll find them in the same area that you catch sand bass. Their preferred bait is fresh shrimp.

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   socalsalty

   on Apr 18, 2011
   at 3:45 pm

   I feel like I should do a follow up on this post. For whatever reason, it’s had a lot of legs and I’ve learned a lot about this fish both in how to catch and how it lives.

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