Catch & Cook: Sheephead, Redfish & Gulf Shrimp (Kayak Fishing) | Field Trips Mississippi

In this episode, Brooks and I have made it down to the Mississippi Gulf coast and are kayak fishing for tasty inshore species like speckled trout, redfish and sheepshead in some sketchy weather. Then we're showing you how to filet sheepshead before cooking up our catch back at Everything Kayak in Gulfport. After that, we're heading to Biloxi for a southern shrimp boil before hopping on a shrimping boat to learn how they harvest fresh seafood out of the Gulf of Mexico.
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A few years back, I ditched the corporate grind to pursue my passions for traveling, fishing and the outdoor lifestyle. Now I live in a travel trailer full time, fishing and exploring my way through all 50 states and around the world.
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[@brannonsmith22]

Just watching a video of my hometown gives me happiness!

[@YakFishField]

We head back to Mississippi in July! Another series coming soon

[@stevenrussell6920]

Biloxi boy here, I'm honored that you gave us a spotlight. Thanks for the visit, Robert. Come back soon!

[@YakFishField]

Loving the Mississippi coast! Got one more video from down there!

[@michaelzimmerman635]

I'm sitting here literally drooling over that shrimp boil.

[@YakFishField]

Soooooo good

[@up2specks978]

Vince and Matt are great guys. Great video of the place I call home.

[@YakFishField]

Yes they are

[@SaltySeaCaptain]

Man you gotta try to catch some giant black drum under those bridges on a kayak. It is an insane fight.

[@derek56ace]

My favorite episode of the Mississippi series

[@supraman1335]

Just when you think Field Trips can't get any better....that just happened! Ultimate inshore slam followed by the ultimate inshore cook.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks man. Such a fun day

[@YakinwithJack]

Mattthew and Vince are great people they know the Mississippi fishery well

[@YakFishField]

Love those guys

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha ha...the dog serving drinks, hilarious! Such an engaging and diverse video. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@jeramychunn9108]

The captain sold me on Justin's spice when he went on about the salt bit. Just ordered my 1st bottle of Justin's & can't wait to cook with it. Yall made me all to hangry with this one

[@YakFishField]

It’s good stuff!

[@yourneck2]

These guy’s are first GEN belly boater’s…….. YEAH BRADA……!

[@YakFishField]

Good guys

[@bwcok7947]

Now that is story telling right there! And helping out the locals at the same time! Educational and fun all the time! Great job!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks so much. Such a fun trip

[@timtaylor9195]

Jones Park is 2 blocks from my house and like everyone else I take the local area for granted. Thanks for this.

[@YakFishField]

Really sweet spot!

[@yakfishtv]

What a sweet episode! This is better than any fishing/travel TV show. So much quality content packed into 51 minutes!!

[@dd214fishing]

Man we missed out on another eat feast gosh. Thats alright Robert thanks for having us great episode brother

[@YakFishField]

Haha thanks for everything brother! Such a pleasure fishing and hanging with you guys. We’ll be back!!

[@nursemena8703]

Mouthwatering Footage! Fishing n the Cooking😋

[@johnlukasik8045]

AWESOME VIDEO ! Once again, I find myself wishing I was there for the experience !

[@naturesfinest4218]

Somebody please send my mans a knife sharpener! Great video as always!

[@YakFishField]

Haha no kidding

[@AJOutdoors1]

Man ya'll making me hungry!

[@YakFishField]

Sooooo good bro

[@mountainpaddler2242]

I've lived all over the U.S., and I love all things south. Keep the southern adventures coming; there's so much to see around here. You could do the same thing you did in Mississippi in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, etc.

[@DanielA-eh6fo]

Died laughing at the "VICTORY!" at 50:18. I might need to rewatch Entourage for the third time

[@adamgray7215]

when you finally ate that, i could feel how satisfied you were lol. fishon bro

[@54kasey]

The forgotten part of the fish..."Salt water quail", reminds me of "Walleye cheeks", another often overlooked bit of deliciousness..... Great video!

[@YakFishField]

Yessir! Love them walleye cheeks 👌🏼

[@SaltySeaCaptain]

Tautog (blackfish) have amazing cheek meat as well.

[@robertfield5166]

What an incredible trip. I love Mississippi!!

[@stevenrussell6920]

We love to have you, brother! Come back soon now ya hear?

[@jasonnicholes4051]

Love a good “that’s what sheepshead” joke…😂

[@YakFishField]

Can’t go wrong

[@CloutDigital]

I know you can’t do this everywhere, but being able to show every type of fishing in a particular area is great. I love this Mississippi series, pleasantly surprised by the variety of fishing there. Would love to see this in other places.

[@YakFishField]

We’re working on other tourism boards!

[@carlosadkins9221]

Them reds are a blast. Last trip I got 14 only 2 was small enough to keep.... but what a blast

[@YakFishField]

That’s a day there! Nice work

[@louisoctaviojr6876]

Best sidewalk filleter these side of the Mississippi. 🤣🤣🤣

[@RageMonster401]

I really like the longer episode format. I also really like how you show more of the camper lifestyle with the food prep. When is there going to be a Field Trips camper armada traveling together to a fishing location? Keep up the great videos, your footage is amazing

[@YakFishField]

Thanks so much for the feedback brother. Would love some RV travel friends!

[@ericstone7607]

the Cypress Tap House in ocean springs does harvest host. My wife cooks great food and the brewery puts out really good beer.

[@reynaldobalisi9008]

Power bro, fish-on

[@keithdailey3807]

Great episode!!! Love it!!!

[@TRPPTrueTalk]

This channel is definitely in my top 5... Awesome content and knowledge shared 👏 Thank you Sir!!!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks so much brother 🙏🏼

[@paddleandhook]

I cant believe you were standing and fishing in those bumpy conditions!?!Great show sir 💪🏻 makes me want to visit mississippi-i guess that’s a success on your part !

[@LightningKayaks]

Incredible trip in your Lightning Strike! And how cool to learn about those shrimp!

[@Flippin4Fish]

Wish you sent them to Uk!

[@THECITYDJ]

This vid earned my sub. Great one. Made me feel like I wanted to be there with you guys.

[@c0b1a69]

All my favorite people! Awesome video Robert! Can't wait to get down to Los Buzos in the next couple of years. Thanks for highlighting my home waters with people I love!

[@YakFishField]

Come on down when you’re ready!

[@southernbellefishing2683]

Love it! 💘

[@YakFishField]

Thanks love

[@nursemena8703]

Gorgeous and Fun Content! Watching from the Altamaha River Georgia Thank you for making so many Enjoyable Videos 💜🙏💜

[@YakFishField]

Thanks so much Mena

[@turkeybird7679]

I especially enjoyed this video as a new viewer.

[@YakFishField]

Watch the whole series, it's a good one!

[@bitefishing]

I like you showing a bit about the culture of wherever you are. It's part of the experience. You missed some decent little kayak opportunities though. Hopefully you do a series 2.

[@YakFishField]

Sounds like I may be back every year!

[@howardlashbrook1657]

if that's a metal structure use a fairly strong magnet on a rope to hold yourself in place. thanks for the new video stay safe and most good tasting fish the throats are good

[@YakFishField]

Cool idea 👌🏼

[@WilliamFluery]

Robert, your fishing videos are incredible!!! May I offer a couple of suggestion for grilling? 1. Never buy charcoal briquettes and never ever put lighter fluid on charcoal. Buy lump hardwood charcoal. 2. The purpose of using charcoal starter chimney eliminates the need for starter fluid. Thanks again for the great videos. I so want to come fish with you in Panama.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks for the tips my man!

[@monarchmark1967]

I think I caught a whiff of those taco's. Looks amazing!

[@YakFishField]

Sooooo good 👌🏼

[@afout07]

Try smaller hooks for sheepshead. I know you probably weren't going for them and didn't have the tackle but it's something to keep in mind. You can make a knocker rig with any slip sinker and a smaller hook and you'll miss a lot less of them. I like a bait holder style hook between a #4 and a 1/0 for them

[@YakFishField]

Thanks for the advice Alex! I’ll remember that

[@davewylie654]

Robert have you seen that jig with a double hook made for fishing Fiddlers. You set the crab on the points and throw a rubber band on him. They can't tear it off as easy plus the jig is sweet

[@YakFishField]

Thanks for the tip

[@jamesjude9105]

i use to ive down in bay St Louis loved catching those reds, sheepheads, stingrays, sailcats, caught a few sharks, black drum, lol buccaneer park i use to fish right above there off the side of the road and at the waveland sign then cross over in the bay all the way to the end at the Jordan river

[@Bamapride1000]

They make a really really cool jaw mount with those teeth. It would make a cool ornament for the camper

[@davewylie654]

Anyone else waiting for that 500 pound Bull Shark to come and eat those baits Robert has out on his flatline. 😆 🤣 😂

[@YakFishField]

It does happen…

[@tomlaurell6754]

Should of checked out Shaggies in golf port great seafood … another great video 🤘🤘

[@YakFishField]

Next time! We’ll definitely be back

[@ronniezr201]

Good stuff my man thanks ~ here in Oklahoma it's been raining what seems like 3 straight years now I'm tired of mowing lol

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha I bet. We love Oklahoma. I hit the southeast corner the most these days but I used to live in Edmond as a kid and caught paddlefish near Tulsa

[@jontrahan493]

Man, these MS videos are GREAT!!!! Would love to see some more series like this with other states!

[@YakFishField]

What was everyone's favorite part of the episode?! Do you guys like the non-fishing stuff? The shrimp trip and shrimp boil? What about the longer episode format? Give me some feedback so I can produce more of what you guys like.

[@soarz3731]

longer fishing videos are definitely the wave.. catch n cooks are always the best, but it would be intriguing if in the videos u did a small recap at the end of the different fish you caught with what techniques, and the structure/habitat they like to be in!! Great video rob

[@joshuabentel8295]

The longer episodes are great like what you have been producing lately its all amazing thanks Robert you go on such awesome adventures

[@saltyakfishing1108]

I like the longer episode and non fishing stuff but the fishing is always my favorite

[@marklagemann9574]

A lot of us midwesterners head down to FL, NC, SC for vacation with a pipe dream of hooking a huge fish off the beach. That being said, most of us are bringing our freshwater rod and reel. It would be cool to see you do an episode on how to put together a setup with existing tackle or how to put together a low-budget tackle setup from Walmart or a similar store. Also, how to clean and care for your freshwater equipment if you do use it in saltwater.

[@michaelzimmerman635]

I think you hit exactly the right balance and length on this one. 👌

[@alfredguajardo3562]

Great vid can't go wrong with fish tacos

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Awesome video I like the shrimp part of

[@YakFishField]

Thanks!

[@lb.9095]

Great episode guys 🤘🏼.

[@echocustoms7849]

Love this Channel!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks so much man!

[@enderwiggin2856]

Bro, ya might wanna check out Silver Stag knives...just a suggestion. Thanks for another awesome video sir. Cheers.

[@chris6054]

Honestly, I think Rob should send Robert the full catalog and let them get shown off at Panama, especially. Or could go on Robert's trips in general as advertisement. I know I personally love my knife.

[@enderwiggin2856]

@@chris6054 absolutely!

[@YakFishField]

Haha mine needed a good sharpening

[@enderwiggin2856]

@@YakFishField Gotta check out that D2 Tool Steel. Holds an edge like nobody's business...cheers

[@saltyakfishing1108]

Had an older guy tell me to start the cut on sheepshead with a razor blade to save the sharpness on you fillet knife. Haven’t had a chance to try it yet but seems like a good idea

[@YakFishField]

Not a bad idea

[@travisyounts8712]

love these videos bro

[@YakFishField]

Glad to hear it man! We’re heading back to Mississippi in July and doing all different things

[@rdo6566]

Love my Lightning kayak but really wish it had the hobie 180 style drive. I also fish saltwater around docks and such. The reverse would be awesome!

[@YakFishField]

It can come in handy in some situations for sure

[@tfrea420]

Awesome video. Can u do some more fly fishing videos

[@YakFishField]

Yeah I can!

[@NtonOutdoors6598]

Awesome vid !!!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks!

[@fishingwithredtrout1240]

Good video thanks again

[@YakFishField]

Thanks!

[@eltonrodrigues6062]

Ola.. Porque voce nao vem para o Brasil pescar na amazonas. O tucunare e outros peixes.. Voce vai ver oque e emoçao

[@savvasefsef]

Next time, use sorter and smaller hook, and colored jighead, yellow, green, red (not less weight) for sheepheads!!! 😉😉😉😉

[@YakFishField]

Okay

[@ManningTheOutdoors]

Awesome video, did you meet the guys at the shop and they were open to take you fishing, or did you know them prior to? I like to meet new folks in different places that are willing to go out fishing with especially on yaks for safety.

[@YakFishField]

I knew Ed Hornsby and he hooked me up with the other guys

[@cmonbigfishwiththebuff]

Hate we missed ya this time. See ya next time. I will have a few pointers for ya then.

[@redfish-vg9dj]

Let me know when your ready to do the savannah,ga thing man, I got you covered with spots and local know how!!

[@831Adventures]

I live in Louisiana and based on how you peeled and the looks of those shrimps it was overcooked.

[@YakFishField]

Yeah the guy admitted he let it go a little longer than usual, but it was because we were filming. Our fault.

[@jadyngriffin199]

Good thing your boy got plenty of fiddlers you seem to be having trouble hooking them up

[@YakFishField]

Yes, they are difficult. Have you tried fishing for them from a kayak?

[@goaheadmakemyday9859]

The "White bread" better have given a few of his catches to the man who gave him some bait.

[@YakFishField]

Uh… we all ate it together…?

[@eddieforrester5402]

Featuring red fish on half shell...most people don't know!!!

[@YakFishField]

So good

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Awesome adventure buddy check this out we have in the aquarium hobby a cichlid that looks just like the sheepshead, it's called a Frontosa Hatoyama fishing 🎣 😀

[@YakFishField]

Very cool!

[@seanliske2265]

I disagree with the comment about better fish on the east. The west coast is the place to fish!!!! LOL enjoyed the video!!

[@YakFishField]

Haha I love the west coast. But I was talking about the Gulf coast, not the east coast. All three have some tasty critters!

[@Rtechmobile]

Did I see that right , you use a float with a soft plastic underneath it ? How are they fished ? Sorry for the questions but I have never seen anyone use a rig like that in Australia .

[@YakFishField]

It’s called a popping cork. It has beads that rattle when you pop it. The sound imitates baitfish and attracts predators. That’s the theory

[@castillooutdoor7706]

The reason I eat red fish throat was because of this but here 🤤😋

[@YakFishField]

So good

[@Bamapride1000]

Was you just snacking on that stuff with that little bit of food? I’d have had a big plate and I’d have hurt myself

[@davidvaughn8671]

You should have stayed at campgrounds of the south behind academy outdoors

[@YakFishField]

Oh yeah? Nice place(

[@davidvaughn8671]

Yes

[@charlesbane3056]

At least you all pronounced Biloxi right

[@YakFishField]

I don’t always get em right lol

[@ericstone7607]

that's the highest I've seen that water under that platform

[@Luckyrod123]

I like the BBQ.

[@YakFishField]

We did too!

[@davidraczkiewicz7981]

a strong magnet could be used for a anchor

[@YakFishField]

Not a bad idea

[@davidraczkiewicz7981]

I use oysters for bait for Sheepshead they love it with a circle hook. No weight. And when you see your line move just pick up on them

[@michaelforthepeople]

Any recommendations for portable sonar? I need one for the kayak and for bank fishing… primarily small Indiana lake fishing. Would love to hear any advice anyone has!!! Thanks 🤘🏽🙏🏽

[@843Landbased]

My video started at 51 mins and is counting up to a 51 minute video

[@nickyoanis9545]

👍👍👍

[@carlosadkins9221]

Did you get a different kayak? For some reason I was thinking you had the pro angler

[@YakFishField]

Nope never had a Pro Angler. I use a Lightning Kayaks Strike

[@royac6455]

Where is the TX additions? The dude from tx cc aquarium

[@YakFishField]

Haha great meeting you man!!

[@garyrobertson3645]

Hey Robert I’ve never seen you carry a cooler for your fish why is that ??

[@YakFishField]

Usually lack of space on the yak. I often have one in my truck

[@garyrobertson3645]

@@YakFishField The shrimp boat was cool I like that part !! Yes I like the longer format also.

[@426superbee4]

Speckle Trout that size? Would put a smile ON ANY ONE FACE 😁😁👍👍 Like Gar! Your going to have to set the hook HARD ON EM DO NOT put fish on a stringer! GAR AND SHARKS WITH HIT THEM Put them in the boast or a mess wire fish basket >> BEST TO PUT THEM INTO THE ICE CHEST or a LIVE WELL

[@alexannis4740]

Rubber hook ,,, LOL.

[@JDTurrubiartes]

What song was that at the end?

[@YakFishField]

Helluva Time by Bo something. Got it on Epidemic Sound

[@joshkoch1828]

What brand sunglasses you sporting

[@YakFishField]

Waterland nowadays. Love em

[@mrb9502]

The problem is you have too poke the hook out the other side of the crab, in one side and out the other!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks!

[@castawayfishingco.6442]

wait what!? im related to brooks! hes my dads cousin!

[@jayneup4776]

U gotta eat the red fish throats they are fire

[@josephkee1298]

Dident u learn anything from Dan On your trip to New Jersey

[@YakFishField]

Yes, I learned plenty. And I caught more sheepies than the local boys 🤷‍♂️

[@najeeullahrasheed1684]

Gotta hookum to cookum salaam peace

[@YakFishField]

Yessir

[@williestephens4327]

🌟🏆💯🏆🌟🏆💯🏆🌟🏆💯🏆🌟🏆💯🏆😅🏆💯🏆🌟🏆💯🏆🌟🏆💯🏆😅🏆💯🏆🌟🏆💯🏆😅🏆💯

[@alexmarble7716]

Ben- wah, french/creole Benoit

[@ericstone7607]

no slack for the sheepers

[@Bonaymanz]

ngeri banget bang