Fishing the Mississippi (houseboats, shop, to eat)

[QwertyFarmer]

Hey All, I was on an overnight fishing trip this last weekend on a floating barge. It was really cool. It was my first time to fish the Mississippi and I was wondering about a few things that our group caught.

Does anybody know about Sheeps Head fish and whether they are worth eating?

Has anyone ever caught a clam while fishing, and are clams from the Mississippi eaten?

I am also interested in fishing the Mississippi again, has anyone rented one of the houseboats available and stayed out for a day or so, how did you like it, what were the highs and lows?

Thanks again for your input and time.

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[dookieboy]

Don't know for sure farmer, but those look like zebra mussels. A non-indigenous little creature causing problems where ever they seem to set up shop. Definitely don't want to eat them.

p.s. Best of luck with the "cow situation".