2013 Shad Run

[JerryC]

I saw an email last week from the Lewis report, they didn't get out to check for shad but they mentioned they would this weekend. I will let you guys know what they find.. unless you fine them first! Then let us know please.

[Capt. Lou]

Couple of items if your a bank shad angler , selection of proper location when fishing a big river like the " D " !
Look for choke point, current breaks , long riffs that offer solid holding water.
I personally prefer the mid pool range to tailout . Your offering must be presented deep , doesn't have to bump bottom but should remain on retrieve near bottom where current slows & offers a resting area goin up stream.
Light lines , long UL rods are best for this application .
Retrieves should be prounced jig motion coupled to a fast retrieve , however after every sweep let it settle & THEN resume the retrieve !
Actually the fly rod outfishes the spin rod ten to one if you know how.
About 15 seasons back I was hired to shoot a video on fly roddin' shad on the big D , it was call Fly Rodding for Shad ! It really outlines a super technique that puts fish after fish on your fly! I did not develop this method it was taught
me by a fly rod shad angler that loves this fish !
Good Luck!

[bowzonly]

Lard, I don't care who ya are, That was fuuuny!

[Rottilover]

The water temp in the big D was 43 degrees yesterday . It's time !!!!! The upcoming warm temps we're looking at should really kick start the run. I'm planning to hit the river near the Worthington Track Sunday morning. I can't wait !!!!!!

[JerryC]

Im excited!!