May 25, 2009

American shad aren’t coming back in Va.  05/25/09 12:01 AM

American shad aren’t coming back in Va.

Something bright flashed near the surface of the murky James River. Will McCahill swung at it with a net and caught a piece of living history. “Gentlemen, this is what it’s all about,“ said boating partner Chip Augustine, eyeing a handsome 18-inch fish with silvery, iridescent scales.

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