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allis shad

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Noun1.allis shad - European shadallis shad - European shad                        
allice, allice shad, allis, Alosa alosa
shad - herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn
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While the capture so far up-river is indeed a rare occurrence, the Allis Shad and its cousin the Twaite Shad are not as uncommon locally as text books state.
Angling: Angel delight gives Dixon nothing to carp about; COARSE ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Blyth Pier has had a few mackerel and coalfish and there are also Allis Shad being taken ( these are very similar to herring except that they have larger scales and black spots down the lateral line.
Great Scot ( Troon kid's a winner! by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
During Sunderland SAA match, won by Arthur Bulmer with an eel of 1-5-0, Colin Mordey landed an Allis shad of 2-7-0 from Wearmouth Bridge, unfortunately, as a protected species the fish was not eligible.
Alan catches another great ling by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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