Gizzard Shad(Dorosoma cepedianum)
Quick Facts
- Size Range: Most weigh less than a pound.
- Native Species?: Yes
- Food Value: Poor edibility
Shad are sliver and deep bodied with several black dots along the sides. They are a primary forage fish for many species of salt and freshwater gamefish. Two types that are common in Louisiana are the gizzard shad which grows larger and the threadfin shad which gets about five inches long.
Most live in saltwater and move to freshwaters to spawn, while some are landlocked in freshwater all of the time.
At times shad can be caught on small jigs or spoons or in cast nets.
Gizzard Shad Rules and Regulations
| Bag and Possession Limit : | 50 pounds daily |
| Seasons : | Finfish |
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Jigging
A versatile method of fishing for many types of fish in both freshwater and salt. A jig is a lure, normally a lead-headed lure with many various types of body/tail configurations made of rubber, hair and feather. Jigs are one of the most versatile of all lures and can be tipped with bait or not. Traditionally jigs are worked in variety of up and down motions, and can be fished throughout the entire water column, depending on the fishery. A modern form of jigs called metal jigs has taken hold and many varieties and shapes have been developed to work different ways. Made famous by the Shimano Butterfly Jig and now produced by many companies in many variations. If I could only have one lure to fish with it would be a jig.
