Weaver grabbed the fish, which fought powerfully against his grip. It was nearly 2 feet long, maybe three to four pounds. Weaver checked its rear. This is a female, and she's got eggs in her. That means she is going to go up here and spawn.
Migration is stressful, and about half the shad die after spawning.
Weaver tossed this one back in the passage. It had a trip to finish, and more history to make.