ID these baitfish

JerryG · 12-23-17, 10:19 AM

I first started noticing these guys hanging in the rocks at the base of the ramp back in the late summer and from I can tell, they're growing.

In late summer they were around 1.5 to 2 inches I'd guess, where the big one I saw yesterday was closer in the 3.5 inch range. Perfect forage size that we need for the mid size class browns.

Their color appears to be a greyish with light grey verticle bars and one yesterday had alot of red around his (bulging) eyes. Not really sure what's up there.

I haven't seen them anywhere else, and I've even wondered in the beginning if Ganesh offerings were drawing them to the ramp.... but they're still there and I haven't seen any rice or food other wise being dumped.

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JerryG · 12-23-17, 10:23 AM

Hopefully some of these skinny girls can find them

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Swamp Angel · 12-23-17, 11:04 AM

The first one is Henry, the second one is James, and the third one was Eric. (Not many people get a shot of Eric. He's a bit bashful.)

As for the second post, it looks like Ethel needs to put on a few pounds. She always has been one to try to wear her high school prom dress to her class reunion.

Hope you can get out and hook a few more during the holiday weekend!

Sighter · 12-23-17, 12:49 PM

Though I'm not sure of their ID, don't forget to account for some warm water species that make a home in the Hooch. I've caught some bass out of the Hooch Tailwater and I know others have caught catfish, it wouldn't surprise me if some of those baitfish from various creeks made a home in there too.

browniez · 12-23-17, 01:26 PM

The first almost looks like a baby bass. Could be some smaller maturing panfish.

I've seen them as well and I can't make a solid ID.

Sighter · 12-23-17, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by browniez

The first almost looks like a baby bass. Could be some smaller maturing panfish.

I've seen them as well and I can't make a solid ID.

Time to do some Microfishing Alex, it'd be funny to see you target 3-4inch fish after dedicating yourself to big browns haha

Trout "R" · 12-23-17, 09:58 PM

If you can see it you can catch it. It just may take some time and hard work guys.
Can't wait to see what your PICS produce.

Aardvark · 12-23-17, 10:25 PM

I would guess sunfish. Any tiny fly should help out with the verification.

WPrich · 12-23-17, 11:06 PM

I know on a lot of the reservoirs I've fished it seems to always be warmouth and/or green sunfish around the boat ramps hiding in the rocks. They're pretty aggressive so if you pull anything they think is edible through it's a good chance they'll try to eat it and you'll get to ID it if it's those little guys.

splatek16 · 12-24-17, 07:46 AM

I second rich.
Green sunfish love the docks, also good to know swamp angel is on a forest name basis. Lol
That brown is straight anorexic. Dang girl!

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12-23-17, 10:19 AM	#1
JerryG Native Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 319	ID these baitfish I first started noticing these guys hanging in the rocks at the base of the ramp back in the late summer and from I can tell, they're growing. In late summer they were around 1.5 to 2 inches I'd guess, where the big one I saw yesterday was closer in the 3.5 inch range. Perfect forage size that we need for the mid size class browns. Their color appears to be a greyish with light grey verticle bars and one yesterday had alot of red around his (bulging) eyes. Not really sure what's up there. I haven't seen them anywhere else, and I've even wondered in the beginning if Ganesh offerings were drawing them to the ramp.... but they're still there and I haven't seen any rice or food other wise being dumped. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

12-23-17, 11:04 AM	#3
Swamp Angel President Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 6,397 Blog Entries: 8	The first one is Henry, the second one is James, and the third one was Eric. (Not many people get a shot of Eric. He's a bit bashful.) As for the second post, it looks like Ethel needs to put on a few pounds. She always has been one to try to wear her high school prom dress to her class reunion. Hope you can get out and hook a few more during the holiday weekend! __________________ If you have difficulty understanding the post above, read it out loud and it should make sense. This NGTO member is known for his poor hill-billy upbringing and his affinity for all things from Louisiana (particularly if it relates to LSU). It makes for a poor mix of accents and much difficulty in translation. He was doing well for so long, but now seems to have regressed.

12-23-17, 01:26 PM	#5
browniez NGTO Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Mill Posts: 1,307	The first almost looks like a baby bass. Could be some smaller maturing panfish. I've seen them as well and I can't make a solid ID. __________________ I like em big fat and sloppy.

12-23-17, 09:58 PM	#7
Trout "R" NGTO Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 217	If you can see it you can catch it. It just may take some time and hard work guys. Can't wait to see what your PICS produce. __________________ "Be patient and calm - for no one can catch fish in anger." - Herbert Hoover

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12-23-17, 10:23 AM	#2
JerryG Native Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 319	Hopefully some of these skinny girls can find them Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

12-23-17, 12:49 PM	#4
Sighter NGTO Instagram Controller Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Gwinnett County Posts: 620	Though I'm not sure of their ID, don't forget to account for some warm water species that make a home in the Hooch. I've caught some bass out of the Hooch Tailwater and I know others have caught catfish, it wouldn't surprise me if some of those baitfish from various creeks made a home in there too.

12-23-17, 10:25 PM	#8
Aardvark Native Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 422	I would guess sunfish. Any tiny fly should help out with the verification.

12-23-17, 11:06 PM	#9
WPrich Native Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stone Mountain Georgia Posts: 334	I know on a lot of the reservoirs I've fished it seems to always be warmouth and/or green sunfish around the boat ramps hiding in the rocks. They're pretty aggressive so if you pull anything they think is edible through it's a good chance they'll try to eat it and you'll get to ID it if it's those little guys.

12-24-17, 07:46 AM	#10
splatek16 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,326	I second rich. Green sunfish love the docks, also good to know swamp angel is on a forest name basis. Lol That brown is straight anorexic. Dang girl! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk