Perris , minnows galore!!!!

[crappiemike]

I heard that were tons of bait
In the marina area so I had to
Check it out, fished the dock
Today in hoping to catch a slab
Or two' gate opens at six and
Still pitch dark!!!!! Birds and bass
Busting the surface everywhere....
There was so much bait in the water
You can walk across the marina... Lol,
With all the minnows it was a slow but
Nice day,, ended up with a nice gill on
The bait and four bass/)(.. The bass are in
There in big numbers if you want them...



Here's a couPle shots;





Bass are in the one to three pound range





Fall is here and the docks are
Full of bait;



Cm

[Baja1ab]

The whole lake has been swarming with them for weeks. At night near the dam there are literally schools of thousands. The first time I was out there at night I kept hearing this bubbling sort of sound. Shined my light in the water and was absolutely blown away.

[shanerr]

Any idea what kind of baitfish they are?

[seal]

Most likely silverside's.

[SpinnerBaitKing]

Yeah that's what they are. I find that the fishing isn't so good with those things there, but much better when the threadfins are out and about. Any take on that?

Any idea what kind of baitfish they are?

[seal]

The shad I think is the preferred forage for many of the predators but silversides are eaten as well. Matching the hatch is important, as is with any bait you are trying to replicate. Downsize and change your pattern to replicate a silverside.

[Pete Marino]

those are Delta smelt...

[seal]

those are Delta smelt...

Shows ya what I know.

[DEVOREFLYER]

those are Delta smelt...

Kill um all, we need the water, screw those little fish.

[crappiemike]

Most likely silverside's.

Looks like your right with the
Silverside,,, here's a dried up
One FHA that me and leadhead
Got on the docks last year under
The floating lights,, look at the
Lower jaw sticking out further
Than the top, if you check the
Delta it's not there................





Cm