A gizzard shad is essentially a “bigger minnow,” Mack said, and is used for baiting bigger fish. The fish species is a member of the herring family and is a native fish to fresh and brackish ...

The latest Texas Fishing Report for selected locations from around the state as provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife ...

Looking for new fishing lures? Here are some great options to add to your tackle box as you head onto the open water.

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Under the right conditions, these traditional bass and muskie baits will catch way more species than you ever imagined.

For Puryear, that’s gizzard shad. The fresher and bloodier the chunk ... drop a jig tipped with a minnow. Slow-trolling crankbaits close to the bottom can also be highly effective.

Crappie are good 5-25 feet on jigs and minnows fished near structure ... Catfish are good in 10 feet of water on fresh cut gizzard shad. Report by Brandon Brown, Brown’s Guide Service.