Striper stomach contents. (no pics!)

[SpurHunter]

Since I kept the smaller fish from my trip yesterday, I like to check to see what my fish are eating. This one had 4 aprox 4-5" gizard shad in him. Makes some sense, as we never saw any small threadfins that have been so thick at Watts Bar. Where and how do you get gizards this size? Thanks guys.

 

[Nickajack Angler]

Well, if we don't see a picture of them and something to give scale to their size, how can we answer that!?!!??!?!!? You are hilarious!emoLaugh

 

[SpurHunter]

Just didnt figure folks would want to see it, but they might want to know what prey is prefered right now....smart-alec...

 

[RocnRebel]

I made a trip to Watts Bar not to long ago and found a school of small gizzards (4"-6") right against the base of the dam ( over to the right of the turbines and wing wall). We worked across the base of the dam from left to right and stumbled upon the gizzards about 3/4 of the way across. They were bunched up tight. One toss of the net and I put about 12-15 in the bait tank. I wish catching bait was always that easy.

 

[Buoy-Master]

Oh I could really get you Spur. I better not though.

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Just throw some big ol shiners.</p>

 

[SpurHunter]

Behave Billy

 

[flip1up]

Spur, bout the only way is netting them. Sometimes they will be right on the walls and spread out some. You may only get a few at a time. Wear some good polarized glasses and you will be able to see them. Pay no attention to my smartarse fishing partner, you should try spending all day in a boat with him

 

[SpurHunter]

Thanks Flip. I have tried to go fishing with him, but he wont have me.....something about out-fishing so and so....

 

[Buoy-Master]

Oh..I dont think thats it Spur. Flipo tends to get mad if I give his net to someone else!

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Although..I must admit, his gizzard method was better than my suggestion. Dont you agree..LOL

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[SpurHunter]

Dont listen to him Flip...hes on my CFF wish-list thread, but I aint on his

 

[Buoy-Master]

Um...better read the first line of that post again.

 

[SpurHunter]

Yea, I knew you were gonna say that, but its generic so it dont count. I thinks its because you dont like my skip-jacks...

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If we ever go I promise to use live shiners man....

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[Buoy-Master]

I dont use them like you think. Thats only when I take the kiddos or just to have fun.

 

[RocnRebel]

I'm surprised there were no threads in it's belly. Most of the time I find 5-6 banana sized gizzards and about 50 threads. The threads are like hamburger and the gizzards are like steak.