Besides I call 'em ****heads...

They were delicious !!

EBB

They also have good worms.

I have never come across any on small or medium sized fish............although the worms are harmless and completely edible.

Since sheepshead have a varied diet and a long intestine they are a great host.

Here is what I want to do....

1)Take a mess of bluegills or other smaller fish (perch, etc).

2) Scale them, remove the viscera, and remove the gills.

3) Marinate them a short while in some citrus/chili pepper concoction.

4) Toss them on the grill (on foil for indirect cooking).

I've "grilled" larger fish in this manner, but never bluegills.

This might be the best way to deal with bones & wasted meat. You might be able to just "lift" the whole spine/rib out of the fish and pick through what is left.