Talk to anyone planning a deep-sea fishing trip and they will more than likely tell you they are going after red snapper, grouper, king mackerel or cobia. An inshore fisherman will usually have speckled trout and/or redfish on his list. All of these species are fun to catch and make excellent table fare, but some fishermen are throwing back several species that are delicious table fare.
Sheephead can be caught around pilings, jetties and piers as they feed on small crustaceans. They have a good set of teeth for biting into barnacles to get to the goody inside. Local Gulf Coast fishermen take advantage of the sheepheads taste for barnacles and scrape barnacles off the side of piers and bridge pilings with a boat paddle. They then back off a distance and let things settle down. Often a feeding frenzy will occur as sheephead rush in to devour the barnacles.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Much of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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