Chasing Sheepshead

[gliebig]

Do you have a picture of the anchor you're using?

[moc]

Very nice! 3 species I still need to cross off my list....

You and me both.

[Slobber Bob]

Do you have a picture of the anchor you're using?

Here you go. About as homemade as a Jerry-rig can be from junk I had lying around! The pole is aluminum and stuffed with a piece of short rebar I cut for added weight. The wire prongs are 9 gauge and are very pliable. I was skeptical it would work at first, but it's held great every time I've had to use it so far.
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...And yesterday evening first fish up was another sheep! After that some bass, short tog, and Will's. KayakJoe was with me and claims he had a bite, pulled the hook out of the fish's mouth, and then saw the side of a sheep turn... I don't know though; probably was a Will
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[Slobber Bob]

Sorry about the double pic. Not sure what I did there and can't seem to delete it

[M_Duong60]

Nice looks like all the time you took paid off...must be one of the best feelings.

If you don't mind me asking is there like a map or anything where I can find the south jetty or bulkheads. I hear of them, but don't know where they are located. I want to see if I can fish for tog closer to my folks condo instead of heading all the way to CHSP.

[gliebig]

Just curious....where do you launch from?

I like that anchor. If I ever get down the beach, I'll have to build one like that. I've only yakked down there once. Tried flounder fishing. I had some spots that I really like. The current ripped me through them so fast, then it was ridiculous trying to paddle back up to start again. I'm just afraid that if I fished the inlet, I'd become a dot on the horizon. lol.

[rwh]

I think you did a good job on the DIY anchor. Kayak Kevin sells similar anchors on his web page: http://kayakkevin.com/home/kayakkevindvdsandstuff.html and they also sell them where he works at Oceans East 2 tackle shop in VA Beach. Congrats on the sheep!

[Slobber Bob]

If you don't mind me asking is there like a map or anything where I can find the south jetty or bulkheads. I hear of them, but don't know where they are located. I want to see if I can fish for tog closer to my folks condo instead of heading all the way to CHSP.

Here is a map with the locations in question you're referencing. My experience is very limited out there, basically this summer and a handful of times last fall, but if you go you'll quickly learn which locations are easier to fish depending on which direction the tide is moving. Just take your time and poke around. It doesn't take long to figure out which structures tend to hold more fish. And merely moving one piling over can make a world of difference sometimes... it's amazing.
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Just curious....where do you launch from?

Sunset Marina.

[Paddle4fish]

finally a sheepie.....they are good eating fish and a good fight...you seen the teeth on those...lol...in texas they are hot during early spring around the jetty rocks....never caught one from a kayak...great catch....

[Goody]

Great job. Man what a catch.