LITTLE ROCK — As far as I can tell, there are only two good reasons to fish for skipjack herring. Neither has anything to do with the fish's culinary qualities, for skipjacks are about as edible as ...

Claim to fame: Although the gizzard shad’s tasteless flesh has no “skillet appeal” for anglers and the fish are seldom caught, this fish plays an important role in Missouri fishing. Young gizzard shad ...

VIENNA The skipjack Nathan of Dorchester will launch its 2009 sailing season by participating in Vienna's Shad, Music and Heritage Festival Saturday, April 25. This will be the first appearance for ...