Amazing thing at El Capitan 4/22

Went to El Cap yesterday and caught 6, unfortunately they were all smallish clones but one thing happened that made the trip completely worthwhile.

I was out in my tube, when I found myself in a giant ball of shad. They were banging into my float tube, legs, and fins. Then, all of a sudden the bass appeared and began chasing the shad, busting all around me. Then they (the bass) started smacking into my tube and legs when trying to corral the shad, splashing water over everything.

All in all one of the most interesting experiences I've ever had in a belly boat.

The lines everyone!
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Cool story! Thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience at Dana Point in a kayak with Red Tuna crabs.

I have seen that type of giant shad meeting before, never had a bass bang into my tube, but have sen the mayhem.

The only baits that worked for me in all that mess were Cotton Cordell Chrome spoons and Little George tail spins. Something metal and flashy that falls through the crowd fast. Don't give them time to think.

Thanks for sharing.

Luv your fish reports Dannicus!
You are always on the fish!
Thank you for your fish reports with pictures Brotha!

SP Dan <“))><