plural shad
: any of several fishes (especially genus Alosa) of the herring family that differ from the typical herrings (genus Clupeus) in having a relatively deep body and in being anadromous and that include some important food fishes of Europe and North America
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And with the right color selection paired with the perfect soft plastic trailer, swim jigs can be used to imitate a wide variety of baitfish, from bluegills to perch to shad and more.
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Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2024
Species like shad often experience some level of die-off when temperatures drop.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
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Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2024
Species like shad often experience some level of die-off when temperatures drop.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
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shad
noun
plural shad
: any of several sea fishes that are related to the herrings, swim up rivers to lay or fertilize eggs, and include important food fishes
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