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Old 09-02-2015, 11:03 AM
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I've been catching these in my cast net along with peanut bunker. They're about the same size, shape and color and could pass for a peanut at a quick glance. What are they?
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Old 09-02-2015, 11:30 AM
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Mullet
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Old 09-02-2015, 11:36 AM
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This is the type of mullet I've gotten locally in the past. Is this a different species?
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Old 09-02-2015, 11:48 AM
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Its a Gizzard shad...
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Old 09-02-2015, 01:16 PM
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Its a Gizzard shad...
That gets my vote
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Old 09-02-2015, 01:24 PM
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Old 09-02-2015, 02:00 PM
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Its a Gizzard shad...

Yup, a quick google says you're correct. Apparently they're in fresh and brackish water. The part of the Shrewsbury river I got these in is definitely tidal salt water. Hearty little suckers!
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Old 09-03-2015, 04:06 PM
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look up an image of a Threadfin Shad also... could be one
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Old 09-03-2015, 05:06 PM
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now if only there were some big weakfish in the shrewsbury to feed it to..
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