Gizzard Shad Die-Off

[marble-eye]

Had a big Gizzard Shad die off the last few weeks on the Croix. They live for approx 3 to 4 years. Feed on algae. Cat's primary food source. I am sure that it is every species food source. They were all around 13", so 2004 must have been a big hatch. The eagles and gulls had a big feast. Will be interesting to see what will change for this year. Positions, colors and depths.

[Turk]

The more that die off the better. Actually the way nature works if they have a big die off then they will likely have a very good "spawn"...lol. All in all the system is in great shape in my opinion. It's nice to see the high water we have now, I'd like a normal rain fall this season, so us river guys can have some current from time to time.

Keep catchin'

Turk