Stripers don't eat them because they taste bad.
I've had a number of silverside feasts at my house. No need to deal with the guts as long as they're a couple of hours old...just fry em' up in very hot oil and salt and pepper to taste. If you like smelts you'll go nuts over spearing.
I recommend washing them down with blueberry ale. Bass ale works fine in a pinch.
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