Willard Wiper

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The problem with the gizard shad is that lots of catfish fishermen catch them on thier bait rigs, think they are trash fish and throw them up on the bank. I dont think a lot of anglers realize the importance of the role the shad play in the fishery. I remember walking out along the dike in the early morning and seeing the shad tossed up on the dike from the night before by guys fishing the night bite for cats. I am sure the birds and rockchucks liked it, but it wasnt good for the wipers and walleye.
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