goldeye
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Shortly after its exit from the dam, the Tongue transforms into a warmwater stream, home to huge carp, some catfish, goldeye, the occasional walleye, trout and pods of smallmouth bass.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2015
Girls could earn "artistic wood-burning outfits" by selling goldeye needles.
From Time Magazine Archive
One goldeye that I caught on April 20, 1956, prior to the beginning of my study, was a ripe female measuring 15.5 inches total length.
From Fishes of the Big Blue River Basin, Kansas by Minckley, W. L.
Occasionally he roused himself to haul out a goldeye.
From The Red Man's Revenge A Tale of The Red River Flood by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
The landing of another goldeye prevented its resumption.
From The Buffalo Runners A Tale of the Red River Plains by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
The rivers, which are crossed in wooden canoes, in the absence of bridges, are well stocked with fish, the principal kinds being goldeyes, sturgeon, and catfish.
From Hudson Bay by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
“Well, my friend,” said La Certe, “fish is very scarce just now, but you may have five goldeyes for your five shillings.”
From The Buffalo Runners A Tale of the Red River Plains by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Of these, I think the goldeyes the best; at any rate, they are the most numerous.
From Hudson Bay by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Just in front of the gate runs, or rather glides, the peaceful Assinaboine, where, on a fine day in autumn, may be seen thousands of goldeyes playing in its limpid waters.
From Hudson Bay by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
“You shall have another goldeye into the bargain—six goldeyes for the five shillings and a whole catfish for the box and snuff—voilà!”
From The Buffalo Runners A Tale of the Red River Plains by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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