Jack smelt

i got a question? humboldt bay is loaded with jack smelt right now. I've been catching them in the 8 to 12" range and using them for bait, but i keep having people tell me that they are also good to eat. Anybody ever try them?

dude, those are the french fries of the sea.  a little bony so watch out

Man, they are delicious deep fried.  Just put a little salt and pepper and deep fry them.  If you fry them long enough so that they are really crispy you can even eat the bones.