Massive dieoffs of young and yearling shad are commonly reported after spring ice-out as a result of their susceptibility to fluctuating water temps. Smaller gizzards are good for Largemouth and Spotted bass. The big gizzards are primarily for stripers. Dont let the big sizes fool you. The bigger, the better.
Cut gizzards are effective for most all species in the lake.
This bait is not easy to catch. Look for them in shallow coves and in backs of all major lake creeks. Flat creek is a year-round location. Silver colored fish, spottail shiners get their name from the prominent dark spot on their tails. They can live in a variety of habitats, but prefer sandy areas in lakes and streams.