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Lemon Grove Bait and Tackle has crawdads I believe or you could check with East County Bait and Tackle.

Alpine fishery

https://www.alpinefishery.com/live-bait

Probably not going to be any dope on any dad spots. Places are sacred

TommyGun6480 wrote: Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:53 pm Thanks guys.

If you call the guy at alpine fisheries, he can let bait fisherman in early. His business is at his residence. He normally opens at 7. He’s cheaper than the bait shops plus you can hand pick your dads.

I do have a bunch of dads left from the trip. I think I'll take them to Hodges on Sunday. I don't want them to go to waste. Maybe do a Part 2 Video?

My compadre Kei got on the Crappie, trolling Flicker Shads and hitting the schools with jigs. All quality, not huge numbers. Got blown off the water early. Didn’t matter, the heat came in and got everybody else.

Was there Saturday for a re-con. Store was still not open. I talked to Cody( City employee) he said that Laina could not find anyone to work. If u know her TommyGun maybe suggest that she reach out to the Friends of Lake Hodges for some volunteers? Was a little slow for the bassers but the crappie ...

TommyGun6480 wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 9:23 pm Anybody have any reports from day 1?

This is what my experience was that day. Cheers!