Fish ID help

[BRMZ]

I need a help to ID this dead 14" fish I wrestled the otter for


Thank you in advance

 

[ChromeAddict]

Gizzard shad

 

[BRMZ]

Thanks ChromeAddict. This guys are spawning almost at my doorstep. Sadly it appears that this shad variety can't be targeted with the line and hook.

 

[ChromeAddict]

Thanks ChromeAddict. This guys are spawning almost at my doorstep. Sadly it appears that this shad variety can't be targeted with the line and hook.

I found schools of them this time last year. After targeting them for a few hours at night I managed to land one on a crankbait and one on a fly. My friend has caught them on worms before. Most of the time they would not bite which was strange.