04-01-2015, 12:31 AM
That is the problem with Gizzard's, they outgrow the predators. They can get over 18 inches and up to 5lbs or so. They spawn lots of little shadlings, but once they get that big, they don't really provide much to the system.
Threadfins, which most people equate with shad, max out at about 7-8 inches in rare cases, averaging about 4-5. Easy eats for just about anyone in the pond. Problem with Threadfins, they are very temp sensitive and die when temps drop below 50.
Gizzards will hit a variety of lures and baits, but not with regularity. Worse part of them is they are very slimy, very boney, and STINK !!
Threadfins, which most people equate with shad, max out at about 7-8 inches in rare cases, averaging about 4-5. Easy eats for just about anyone in the pond. Problem with Threadfins, they are very temp sensitive and die when temps drop below 50.
Gizzards will hit a variety of lures and baits, but not with regularity. Worse part of them is they are very slimy, very boney, and STINK !!