California Sheepshead Bait/Lures

Started by Badfish07, October 30, 2023, 02:47:42 PM

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MarkT

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November 01, 2023, 10:50:14 PM
The smaller, pink ones are females. The bigger red/black ones are male. My best went 15#.
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Swami805

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November 02, 2023, 12:08:08 AM
Like all the wrasse family and some other fish they can change sex as they mature
Do what you can with that you have where you are

Shellbelly

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November 02, 2023, 03:28:52 AM
Quote from: sciaenops on November 01, 2023, 10:08:19 PMnot a fan of fileting either one.
The Atlantic has large-diameter bones.  I scale them and shear off the belly.  Score, season and bake whole.  If you're handy and crafty, then you can separate the cooked filets cleanly from the bone and serve.  Worth the effort. 
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