CONVICTS IN MHC!

[crappiekrazy]

Well, not as many as there were. We took 26 out of the population. My good friend Gary (the BBQ man) and I made a spur of the moment trip to MHC Friday morning for some sheepshead fishing. After a trailer tire blew out on the way down we barley made low tide but we were able to stop in Swansboro and catch enough fiddler crabs to last the weekend. While as I was backing the trailer back in to load the boat, I noticed a big bubble on the inside of the other trailer tire! So we stopped and I purchased a tire on the way to AB. We offloaded the boat and stowed our luggage and headed to the Morehead waterfront to see what was caught. Capt. B and the Box had been busy that day with a pile of fish laying on the dock. We hung around and chewed the fat with them for a while (always a pleasure) and then went fishing once the sun got low in the sky. The wind was a issue the whole time, making a light bite even harder to feel but we did manage to fill a cooler with some nice keepers. We didn't have any trophy size fish, the biggest weighing just under 5 pounds. Here is Gary with a late friday evening keeper:

My first keeper came early Sat. morning. Anyone recognize my fishing location?

Gary answered with another solid fish just minutes later, the bite was hot the first two hours:

Then our biggest fish gave me the honor:

Man, I would hate to be a fiddler crab and see that coming at me!

The end result sent Gary home with a nice supply of tasty fish to clean. Brian, I'll see you this weeknd. Marty, good luck with your upcomong tournaments and stay safe in your travels. I'll see you in October.

[WAHOONBOX]

IS THAT RICK'S BOAT? SEA LEGS?

GREAT PHOTOS DUDE! ...YOU DEFINITELY HAVE THE SHEEP DIALED IN ! I CAN SEE THE FIRST SHEEPSHEAD TOURNY COMING SOON!

[Ace1st]

MAN......you boys are killin them. Thats some good eatin right there. Thanks for the reoprt.

[crappiekrazy]

IS THAT RICK'S BOAT? SEA LEGS?

GREAT PHOTOS DUDE! ...YOU DEFINITELY HAVE THE SHEEP DIALED IN ! I CAN SEE THE FIRST SHEEPSHEAD TOURNY COMING SOON!

Hey Bro, Yes that is Ricks boat. I heard Steve had it out on the water for a while yesterday which is great. It has been sitting too long. I have thought about a tournament with the proceeds going to a deserving charity, with the right backing and enough intrest it would be both fun and for a good cause. Did you guys go yesterday or was it too rough?

[Robja]

Boyce,

I have a rigging question. Where do you hook the fiddler crabs?

[crappiekrazy]

Boyce,

I have a rigging question. Where do you hook the fiddler crabs?

2 ways. If it is a larger crab, I insert the 1/0 hook at the top of the "flap" on its belly and out it's back as near the center as I can get it. Just let the hook point stick through, don't try to push it past the barb. A sharp hook is a must here, a dull hook will crack the shell and the bait will be ruined. On the smaller fiddlers I insert the hook between the legs on one side and out between the legs on the other. On a larger crab it is not possible to do this without using a larger hook with a wider gap. I will try to post some pictures next time. Hope this helps.

[Going Deep]

Great report and pictures!

congrats on a fine mess of fish!

[2kidsfishing]

Most people clean fish at the dock, you guys are cleaning the dock of the fish. Great job guys! Let me know when you're getting back down to MHC!!!

[Robja]

Thanks Boyce

[rawtalent]

MAN......you boys are killin them. Thats some good eatin right there. Thanks for the reoprt.

It was a great trip! Boyce left out the part where we hung out at Jack's with some of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. Those Brits can drink. Sheepshead are awesome eatin' fish:

Sheepshead and Fried Capers Piccata, Crispy Panko Coated Avocado Fries with Homemade Lime Mayonaise Dipping Sauce and Zucchini Slaw: