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Gypsies snorkel with sealions in Asuncion

shari - 11-20-2006 at 01:25 PM

As part of the littlest gypsies 8th birthday party, we took the family spearfishing and they all were delighted as the sea lions brushed up against them and played with them. Todd gave one his biggest fish...the biggest he's ever speared. The gypsies were in San Roque all week, eating lobster, snorkeling, surfing, boogieboarding, fossil hunting and suckin back ballenas! The birthday fiesta was an awesome cultural exchange event where the local kids loved the piñata stuffed with canadian candy and prizes. the cake was divine and Juan and tio Javier even played the traditional birthday mañanitas to Simon. There were also 6 cruisers off sailboats who joined the festivities and yellow tail BBQ. I can safely say a good tiime was had by all and we earned our hangovers!Today the gypsies head for Mulege, we'll miss them!



Iflyfish - 11-21-2006 at 01:24 PM

What fun!!!

Thanks for sharing the pics.

Iflyfish

Bajagypsy - 12-6-2006 at 01:46 PM

You are correct Shari, we had a blast, and can't wait to get back to your place!!!!

Minnow - 12-6-2006 at 03:35 PM

This is a hard one for me. I fish long and hard and rarely catch sheepshead. They are a rare catch for a line fisherman. Yet, I see spearfishermen take them regularly. I asked on once why, and he said because they are so curious/smart, they come right up to you. I have seen spear guys in Gonzaga take 20 large groupers in a day, when I had only caught one in three years. Suffice it to say I believe in the right of man to take dinner from the sea, but, random slaughter is a totally different thing. I can only hope those fish were fresh and delicious food for many that night. If so, that is wonderful.

CShirk - 12-6-2006 at 04:13 PM

you'd have to be real hungry too. sheapshead isn't exactly the best fish i have ever had. Most of the time it reminds me of some kind of tapioca (sp?)... yuck. Maybe I just haven't prepared it correctly??

Bajagypsy - 12-6-2006 at 04:41 PM

I just would like to let you know, that we do hunt, but we only hunt what we can eat. We gave one of those fish to Shari and Juan, and the other 2 I made soup with to feed my family of 6, plus the neighbour. There was none left. I didn't think I would have to justify this picture.

BajaWarrior - 12-6-2006 at 04:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajagypsy
I just would like to let you know, that we do hunt, but we only hunt what we can eat. We gave one of those fish to Shari and Juan, and the other 2 I made soup with to feed my family of 6, plus the neighbour. There was none left. I didn't think I would have to justify this picture.


Great job with your catch. You don't have to justify your catch for that day. That guy might just be a little jealous is all.

My buddy is a spearfisherman, he say's if you want fish you gotta jump in the water where they live! Everytime I see his 14' aluminum coming back from the Coronado Islands full of fish I want to just throw all my sissy sticks away (as he calls them).

Cypress - 12-6-2006 at 05:01 PM

Looks to me like the gypsy family had a good day and some extra good memories. Happy 8th. birthday Simon.:bounce::tumble:

Bajagypsy - 12-6-2006 at 05:07 PM

Thank you Cypress, we did have a wonderful day, and made increadable memories. Simon thanx you for the birthday wish as well.

Thank you also BajaWarrior, My husband agrees, you have to go in the water to get the fish, and it isn't as easy as it sounds. Sometimes after being in the water for 2 - 3 hours he comes back with nothing, as he just doesn't shoot for the fact of shooting.

bigjohn - 12-7-2006 at 09:08 AM

I seem to remember my dad saying that if you pressure cooked sheepshead, that it would wind up a lot like lobster, same consistency and very close in the taste. I do not have a personal experience with it as the shellfish (lobster, crab, mussels, etc) and I do not get along. Give me a big ribeye any day! :tumble:

Minnow - 12-7-2006 at 09:40 AM

I don't consider those three fish to be an excessive catch. Looking closely at them I see they are rather small. That however was not my point. I cringe everytime I see a spear fisherman, based on past experiences. I realize all spearfishermen are not chest thumping neanderthals out to prove their manliness by killing a bunch of fish. I will say it again, I respect a mans right to take dinner from the sea, if that is all you did, which you say it is, good on you.

shari - 12-7-2006 at 01:19 PM

Just to let ya know...sheepshead is a very prized fish here and one of THE most delicious when made as a chowder...use the head too as that is where all the goodies lie....it has an amazing flavor....the only fish chowder I like. We often eat them as they somehow find their way into the lobster traps so becomes a by catch.

Iflyfish - 12-7-2006 at 02:22 PM

Shari,

Dos orden por favor! Con todo, typical sabor de Mexico! "Put me in coach, I'm ready to play, center field today" John Fogerty, Credance Clearwater Revival.

Iflyfish

dean miller - 12-7-2006 at 03:05 PM

re; Skin divers-Scuba divers- fish shooters-spearfishermen

A skin diver may also be called a snorkeler, a free diver or a breath hold diver .

A scuba diver is one who uses some sort of self contained air for breathing, Identified as SCUBA, aka Self Contained Underwater Breathing Appartus.

A fish shooter is one who uses Scuba to shoot fish.

A spearfiherman is a freediver/ breathhold diver who uses only the breath contained in his lungs to dive, hunt and shoot fish a fish.

Now for the fish;
Sheep-head (pimelometopon pulchrum) is a member of the wrasse family and has little commerical value. Underwater it is very courious and almost tame. It's broad body offeres a large target for the diver.

It is often the target of the novice fish shooter using Scuba. The diver breaks up a few urchins, the Sheep-head approaches and thediver places the muzzel of the gun on the head of the fish and pull the trigger---like shooting a cow in a barn yard..

The sheep-head is generally shuned by serious free diving spearfishermen. They generally prefer Yellow tail, WSB, etc. but on occasion if a particular large fish offers a challenge it may also be harvested by the free diver.

I commend the gentleman who shot the Sheep-head. It was not a huge one but a presetable catch and certainly worth a picture and provided the family with a meal. Please note that his spear gun is very small, which indicates to me he is a skilled (Or lucky) diver who managed to stalk and suscessfully shot the fish in the fish's enviroment while free diving spearfishing. Bravo! eh

A free diver spear fisherman is a selective fisherman-they shoot only a few fish a day and seldom if ever "limit out" It is also very strenous physical activity-they enter water and hunt and stalk the fish in a very hostile enviroment..One breath of air to dive, hunt, spear and surface. It is also expensive - A serious free diver will have as much or more invested in his equipment as the pole fisherman. A good six foot long custom spear gun can cost several thousands of dollars, plus points, extra shafts, line packs etc. Bear in mind every time they enter the water they have a darn good chance of a fish taking it away from them!

It would seem that one should be more concerned about a "diver" with a Hawwian sling aka pole spear than a diver with a gun displaying a decent catch. Slings are under powered, inaccurate and do considerable damage to a fish with out landing them.



Re;Groupers
They are possibly the most dangerous fish encountered by a free diver. They are strong swimmers, the hole up, often weaving in and out of several grottos and always apparently head for deep water.

If stuck the free diver must surface for air, dive and repeatedly attempt to pull the fish free, or let the fish bleed out. Either method he needs to untangle the mess of line threaded through the reef. Often the line is cut and another shaft from another gun is embedded in the fish which sometimes allows the fish to be horsed to the surface. All of this on air contained in the diver's lungs.

Sadly some times the diver blacks out trying to free the fish and is never found-- as occured several years ago at SLC.

Sir, I commend your free diving spear fishing catch. I have been there done that...

dm

Minnow - 12-7-2006 at 05:16 PM

dm, do you know Bill from SLC? He sure peees off the rod and reel guys in SLC with the amount of fish he shoots. Coincidently, he was the guy who took the diver out that they never found. I will say it again. I am not condemning all spearfishermen, just the chest thumping neanderthals that kill tons of fish just to prove their manliness.

I have found sheepshead to be very good eating, but I don't catch them too often on a rod and reel.

Bajagypsy - 12-7-2006 at 07:03 PM

DM, Thanx that is what I wanted to say about free diving being hard, and thank you for the complement over our supper

Spearfishermen

dean miller - 12-7-2006 at 07:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Minnow
"dm, do you know Bill from SLC?"

>>>>Yes, very well for many many years. Bill is a top notch world class spearfisherman..Bill is aging and so now slowing down a bit but still can hold his own with the "neanderthals."

How about Bob Johnson? Did you know him?

" He sure peees off the rod and reel guys in SLC with the amount of fish he shoots..."
>>>>I never noticed that there was ill feelings--more along the lines of admiration--

"Coincidently, he was the guy who took the diver out that they never found."
>>>I was there--Bill did every thing right and the fellow did every thing wrong. The diver was not experienced was told to dive shallow for a while but didn't listen. He stuck a Grooper on his fatal dive, had a SWBO pulling it out of the hole and drifed away.

I have had considerable experience in this area and made a number of posts defending him and free diving spear fishing from vitrolic do gooder late model tube sucking bubble blowers


"I will say it again. I am not condemning all spearfishermen, just the chest thumping neanderthals that kill tons of fish just to prove their manliness."

>>>>Then we possibly may become friends--

"I have found sheepshead to be very good eating, but I don't catch them too often on a rod and reel.
"

>>>>Not great in a normal fried or Bar-B Que way, but acceptable steamed etc

DM

Minnow - 12-7-2006 at 07:33 PM

I too have found Bill and Bonnie to be good people. They love the water, and have never personally witnessed some of the things that others said. Probably just jealousy.

You obviously know better than I what happened that day. I believe it really affected Bill.

I have pictures of Bill playing his guitar at my wifes 21st birthday party.

I don't believe I have met Bob Johnson. But I have met a few Bob's in SLC.

Maybe one day we can meet in SLC. What a spot. Saludos Tom and Yho

PS> I have read the Last of the Blue Water hunters, and occasionally get in the water myself. With my Hawaiin sling.:lol:

[Edited on 8-12-2006 by Minnow]

[Edited on 8-12-2006 by Minnow]

Iflyfish - 12-7-2006 at 08:10 PM

I am sorry that bajagypsy felt like she had to defend herself on that lovely picture of herself and her family. They were obviously having a wonderful time and enjoying themselves. This is a moment in their lives that they cared enough about to capture and to share with us. I would love to have had a family like that! What a special moment and memory that photo must recall for you. Thank you for sharing it. I smiled a couple of times the day I saw that picture and thought how fine it is to see parents and their children enjoying themselves. They reminded me of the photo Minnow posted of herself with a lovely Yellowtail. What pride I saw in Minnow in that picture. I liked it enough to comment on it.

Iflyfish

Minnow - 12-7-2006 at 08:51 PM

Fly, read my post the evoked that response. Gypsy was a tad bit defensive. I would say, for no reason. I have explained my comment enough though. It was not a personal attack.

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 12:10 AM

Minnow,

"Gypsy was a tad bit defensive. I would say, for no reason."

You said "I can only hope those fish were fresh and delicious food for many that night. If so, that is wonderful."

One could read this as a questioning of the values of the people who caught these fish. The "If so, that is wonderful" can be heard as a judgement and a inplied criticism if the imbedded "accusation" is not responded to in the way you "hope", that is that the fish were legitimately caught and eaten. If it is not "wonderful" then what? Can you see how this could be read as a mand (hidden command) to justify themselves? I believe this was not your intention, however it may well be what stimulated the defensive response. Your comment could easily have been heard as a criticism. Shari's elaborate discription may also have in it a defence against the hidden accusation that the fish may not have been used in it's entirety or wasted.

I believe you did not mean a personal attack. I would imagine that you can see now how one might have been easily interpreted in your post.

Have a good one and good luck with the fish! I hope there will be enough fish left to feed my grandchilds children. I wonder sometimes.

Iflyfish

Minnow - 12-8-2006 at 05:48 AM

I flyfish;

OK, the Gypsies responed that it was, and Shari responded that it was, so why are you involved in the debate again? To point how wrong I was to question when the fish was eaten?:?: Thereby making me a rude poster. Did you read my first sentence also. The one that goes "this is a hard one for me", or just the last one, where I describe why that question or picture, or methode of taking fish is a hard one for me. Words taken out of context are just that.

Bajagypsy - 12-8-2006 at 07:04 AM

Minnow, upon reflection, I should have waited to post my first post. I understand that you were not attacking us for fishing, just posting your opionion. I know alot of people do overfish, or fish illegaly, just as some people poach when the go hunting. We do not, and because of the people that do, we tend to find ourselves, having to defened what we do to feed our family.

I have no ill feelings toward you or what you posted, and hope that we can have many happy posts together in the future.

Minnow - 12-8-2006 at 09:15 AM

No Worries; I am sure just as many, if not more, overfish with a rod and reel as do with a spear. Believe me, I believe in your right to feed your family in every legal way. After all, what could be more delicious and healthy than fresh fish.

Saludos

Tom and Yho

Minnow - 12-8-2006 at 09:27 AM

Here's an example, how was I going to eat all this in one day? The fish died during the fight or it would have been released. It did feed several orphanages on Kona though.

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Minnow - 12-8-2006 at 09:29 AM

these guys made delicious sushi.

[Edited on 8-12-2006 by Minnow]

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BajaWarrior - 12-8-2006 at 09:48 AM

That is no minnow, minnow. Nice catch!

I have a 800# stuffed Blue Marlin in my garage in Baja hanging on the wall. A buddy of a buddy had caught it in Cabo 15 years ago. It was completely crated, and had never been displayed. It cost him a fortune for taxidermy in Rosarito. He never got the chance to hang it on a wall. So it went from storage to his Mom's garage to other buddy's garage to another buddy's garage for years.

Finally he was getting married and she said, no way Jack, and then was hard pressed to get rid of the Marlin. It was over 11' long and he couldn't find anyone to take it, then remembering he had a buddy who had a buddy that had a brother that had a Beach House in Baja, me! It showed up at my house unexpected without a phone call (recieved later from my brother). It sat in my garage for 6 months till finally this huge crate went up on the rack of my truck and I drove right across the New Mexicali border without incident. Got it uncrated, and realized it was way too big for the house, so, had just finished a 500 sq. ft. addition on the garage with a wall long enough to display it. Great conversation piece! 8 years later it still looks great!

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 02:19 PM

Minnow,

I engaged further in this discussion because you posted

""Gypsy was a tad bit defensive. I would say, for no reason."

I thought it appropriate to share with you the possible reason for Gypsy's perceived defensiveness. I recently had an exchange with a nomad via email and believe I may have offended him by the words I chose to express myself. I am sensitive to this issue and feel bad that my words may have offended him. I am sorting this our as we speak. It is hard sometimes using the written word to express ouselves in ways that will be understood in the way that I intend to express them.

I share with you the same principles and values that fishing by any means should be done in a legal and appropriate way. I eat what I catch or am cetain that someone else does.

Human beings, and I believe this is by nature, are exploitive organisms that will denude forests, kill off species and then blame those who try to protect these species as the cause of the problem. The spotted out here in the Pacific Northwest is an excellent example. It is a marker species, the health of which provides vital information on the health of the forests they inhabit. No Spotted Owls, forest in decline. So when the forests can no longer be harvested because Spotted Owls are deminishing or lost to that forest, then the people who advocatate for saving the owls are attacked.

Iflyfish

Fly------OK fly, now you have done it------

Barry A. - 12-8-2006 at 04:10 PM

You say: "Human beings, and I believe this is by nature, are exploitive organisms that will denude forests, kill off species and then blame those who try to protect these species as the cause of the problem. The spotted out here in the Pacific Northwest is an excellent example. It is a marker species, the health of which provides vital information on the health of the forests they inhabit. No Spotted Owls, forest in decline. So when the forests can no longer be harvested because Spotted Owls are deminishing or lost to that forest, then the people who advocatate for saving the owls are attacked"

As a previous employee of the USFS, NPS, and BLM, I can assure you that the "spotted owl issue" has given ulcers to more than one professional Forester, and Forest manager! I cannot tell you how many worthwhile projects have been torpedoed by the "spotted owl issue", and thereby by the proponents of that issue. It is no wonder that there is hostility!!

An old growth forest, tho beautiful for man to look at, is NOT A HEALTHY FOREST, just as a 100 year old man is not a healthy man. I will not go into the many reasons why this is so, but believe me, it is SO. Proponents of the "spotted owl issue" are using selective science to support their claims----and it is not backed up by the scientific "rest of the story". The "spotted owl" issue is a NIGHTMARE!!! tho well intentioned.

Nuff said on THAT issue, I am thinking.

shari - 12-8-2006 at 04:21 PM

What's all the comotion over the fish in the picture..I took this photo and it was the BIKINI I loved...white as snow in Saskatchewan! That's what lured that sheepshead! Gypsies, I think you should get your white butts down here as all this earthquake business started when you left!

Shari-----

Barry A. - 12-8-2006 at 04:33 PM

I agree-----every time I return to this thread I gravatate towards the first post, and it is NOT because of the fish displayed!!!!

Photos are worth a thousand words, for sure. :lol:

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 04:41 PM

Barry A, I learn something.

I appreciate your perspective and accept that you know more than I do about this issue. You have worked in the field and your knowledge of the issues far exceeds my own. I am always interested in learning from others who have more information than I do.

I have worked with career employees of BLM and the Forest Service who have told me that the agency had become the lackey of the Forest Industry. There may be some disagreement within these agencies about these issues. I have however seen in Canada how the Pine Beatle has devastated the forests and have been told by loggers with tears in their eyes how political decisions have stopped the logging of very useful timber that will be left to rot. I do not question that you have seen good projects stopped because of owl habitat.

These are complicated issues. I have read that the spotted owl is a marker species, like the canary in the mine, and that their depletion indicates that the habitat that they occupy is in danger if they are not found in certain numbers. I may have been misled on this issue. I don’t think I misunderstood what I was reading. Science involves disputes over facts. The issue of the owl is one that perhaps the facts have been misrepresented to support certain peoples agendas.

The point however that I was making is that I believe that human beings are exploitive by nature and will destroy habitats and environments without consideration of the consequences. I believe that there is ample history to support this point of view i.e. the destruction of trees on Easter Island leading to famine and eventually depopulation. Perhaps a similar story in the history of the Southwestern Native Americans called the Anasazi. We yearly see species go extinct because of human activity. The owl example may not be a good example and I grant you that.

As to the photo, that is a very handsome couple and the two-piece, exquisite! The fish also look great in their red and black outfits. White as snow in Saskatchewan, I like that!


Iflyfish

Fly-------I totally agree with all you say here----

Barry A. - 12-8-2006 at 04:56 PM

------but, it is not that the science the "owl people" are using is wrong, it is just selective, leaving out other science that tends to lessen the importance of the "owl issues". As is usually the case in political issues, the complete story is often not represented, thus leading to distorted conclusions, and thereby incorrect decisions on some projects.

Yes, there are those within any Agency that have an "agenda", and distort the truth to their own advantage------that is what always makes knowing exactly what is going on so difficult. However, having said that, when it is an Agencies mandate to provide for the harvesting of timber, I can see why many think that they are "lackeys" of the timber industry, and to some degree that may be true. It is complicated. :?:

I appreciate your reply.

Now I am going to look at the first post of this thread again for a renewed "fix". :lol: (fishes? fishes? what fishes?)

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 04:58 PM

I think I will examine the original photo more closely also. Somehow I feel calmer when I do. Hmmmm

Iflyfish:o

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 05:03 PM

Barry A,

You said "However, having said that, when it is an Agencies mandate to provide for the harvesting of timber, I can see why many think that they are "lackeys" of the timber industry, and to some degree that may be true."

This may be part of my confusion. I thought these agencies also represented the interest of the health of the forest and were in the business of ensuring sustainable harvest so that the resource could be protected for future use and enjoyment.

I would be interested in your perspective on this issue. Did you know that IQ drops with increase in testosterone?

Talk with you later when you have your chips back.

Ilfyfish

DENNIS - 12-8-2006 at 05:33 PM

No butt, I've refinished furniture with the old Mexican made toilet paper.

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 05:35 PM

Dennis, I am shocked,

You missed the hooters in the original post? You must go back and examine that picture very carefully.

Ilfyfish

Minnow - 12-8-2006 at 05:36 PM

How the EL did you get to be moderator Hose A. I bet you know who is peeed to el.

And yes, nice bikini errr fishes, and save the spotted sheepshead. Is it happy hour yet.

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 05:36 PM

Oops, it was Hose A who missed the hooters.

Iflyfish

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 05:37 PM

Minnow, this round on me.

Iflyfish

Fly------True, true, oh so true, BUT------

Barry A. - 12-8-2006 at 06:03 PM

You say-------"This may be part of my confusion. I thought these agencies also represented the interest of the health of the forest and were in the business of ensuring sustainable harvest so that the resource could be protected for future use and enjoyment."

Your statement (again) is true, but I don't believe it conflicts with what I said-------thus I don't understand the confusion.
Again, perhaps you (or your sources) are missing the BIG picture-------The USFS, and to a lesser degree the BLM, are charged with providing for, and assuring, a sustained yield of forest products (and minerals, grazing, etc.). And these agencies use science and experience to do this. In doing this, some, from both internally and externally, think that any contact with "outside interests" represents "colusion" between the "industry" and the Govt.. This is a catch 22 for the USFS (BLM)-----they HAVE to work with the "industry" since the forests are harvested by industry, not the USFS/BLM, but also are charged with protecting the resources from exploitation by that industry---------they do both, and personally I think they do a pretty good job. The "owl folks" tend to lose site of this fact, however, or simply do not agree. They wear blinders, in my opinion----tunnel vision!!

Now the Park Service (NPS) is simply charged with "protection" and "preserving", with NO harvesting------maintaining a "natural" environment. Their problem is "what is truly natural"? Completely natural is no longer possible with man lurking about (unless one accepts the premise that "man is part of nature", which I do). Therefore, they too are more and more "managing" the resources for the enjoyment of future generations (reads people) (controlled burns, etc. ), but to a much lesser degree than either USFS and BLM.

Of course, none of this has anything to do with Baja, or with fishes, or with great pictures of beautiful subjects. To those of you who could care less about this subject above, I apologize for taking up your time-----Fly and I should be U2U'ing, I suppose.

Viva Baja (and beautiful pictures)

Barry

Minnow - 12-8-2006 at 06:24 PM

Are you trying to get me to bring up the dancing ladies...................


Are you saying that you are the new you know who?:lol::lol::lol:

[Edited on 9-12-2006 by Minnow]

Iflyfish - 12-8-2006 at 06:28 PM

Barry,

Thank you very much for the clarification.

How I think this relates to Baja is that you have described a model of how the USofA has developed institutions to address the competing interests of people who would exploit, use the resources, and those who would preserve those resources.

As to hooters and fish, now that connection is more difficult, but we are working on it. I will observe both more.

Iflyfish

Bajagypsy - 12-9-2006 at 10:45 AM

Shari, I would love to get my white butt down there, just give us a couple more months to get some monies together!!!!! I could send you a saskatchewan dog, maybe that would stop the earthquakes!!! (I will even let them wear my bikini)!!!!

Gypsy-------No new photos????

Barry A. - 12-9-2006 at 12:42 PM

------we patiently await your next picture post of diving in the wilds of Baja-------to see what new fishies you all have speared, of course.

synch - 1-18-2007 at 02:17 PM

You're correct.
Sheepshead is for those who absolutely must kill something, but as far as eating it then you could do much better.
Quote:
Originally posted by CShirk
you'd have to be real hungry too. sheapshead isn't exactly the best fish i have ever had. Most of the time it reminds me of some kind of tapioca (sp?)... yuck. Maybe I just haven't prepared it correctly??





Quote:
Originally posted by Barry A.
I agree-----every time I return to this thread I gravatate towards the first post, and it is NOT because of the fish displayed!!!!
Photos are worth a thousand words, for sure. :lol:
Quote:
Originally posted by shari
What's all the comotion over the fish in the picture..I took this photo and it was the BIKINI I loved...white as snow in Saskatchewan! That's what lured that sheepshead! Gypsies, I think you should get your white butts down here as all this earthquake business started when you left!

There are two things that smell like fish - one of them is fish

[Edited on 1-18-2007 by synch]

Pappy Jon - 2-19-2007 at 10:06 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by shari
What's all the comotion over the fish in the picture..I took this photo and it was the BIKINI I loved.


And clearly I wasn't the only guy to notice.

shari - 2-20-2007 at 02:45 PM

I love it that this thread keeps reappearing and I'm sure my gypsy amiga does too...as I believe SHE has the sexiest avatar on this board...we should take a vote for this maybe!

Bajagypsy - 2-20-2007 at 03:51 PM

Shari, you are to kind, you might make me blush!!!;D

BajaDanD - 2-20-2007 at 05:44 PM

Nice photo and nice fish
Another Hijacked thread not so nice

Bajagypsy - 2-20-2007 at 07:15 PM

Not too many comments on the guy holding dead fish???? Maybe I'll wear my speedo's next time :light:

fish cops?

pacificobob - 2-21-2007 at 09:34 AM

i better keep our alaksa fish photos on the down-low!

Halboo - 2-27-2007 at 12:11 PM

I can't understand anybody saying sheephead aren't good eatin'.
Just becuase they are easy to shoot don't mean they ain't good grub. They aren't as plentiful on the inshore reefs as the used to be, but there are still healty populations in deeper waters.
BTW
Gar Goodson's "Fishes of the Pacific Coast" calls them "very good eating" and I and everybody I know that's had it agree.
Different strokes for different folks I guess.

shari - 2-27-2007 at 01:23 PM

Yesterday some neighbours came over here and we had an excess of fish to give away due to some Nomads fishing with us and the fish of choice was the sheepshead...it makes absolutely divine chowder...unbeatable in a stew for sure and great ceviche as well. so there!

Bajagypsy - 2-27-2007 at 03:50 PM

If I may say so myself, I made a kick butt soup out of the Sheep's head. Not a fan of it any other way. Juan also makes an amazaing chowder with sheep's head.