Another Newbie
Mar 22, 2020 10:32:07 #
If I can get there I'd wade. I'd also bring an 8wt and a 6wt and a pocket full of marabou streamers. That's what I use on hickory shad down here.
Mar 22, 2020 11:05:42 #
HawkOBX
Loc: eastern Pennsylvania
Shad are in the Delaware now, had nine yesterday morning and lost 3 others, will shut down with the colder temps(27 this am) over the next several days but should turn on with warmer temps later this week into the weekend. Water temp was 48 degrees yesterday.
Mar 22, 2020 11:35:39 #
plumbob wrote:
Awesome pic S M. What is the advantage to what looks like a 10' long rod?
It’s a great shock absorber with light lines & leaders especially when the river is flowing clear & not stained. It also allows longer casts where I fish from shore, essentially covering more water. 7-8’ is fine in most other circumstances.
The American Shad are fresh from the Atlantic swimming upstream on their spawning run (hence the moniker, “poor man’s salmon”).
The overgrown herring are strong fighters in the big D’s swift current as their bodies are wide & flat. They will jump & strike out of annoyance rather then hunger.
Fun to catch during their limited (1-2 month annual run).
Mar 22, 2020 11:47:26 #
Steelhead Mickey wrote:
It’s a great shock absorber with light lines &... (show quote)
Thanks Mickey, I didn't know about the shock absorber that is good to know. The longer casting ability is a plus and for the bank fishers, big help.
Mar 22, 2020 12:27:50 #
Newb here....I live in Houston, big bass fisherman. I fish a lot at Rayburn, Fayette and Sheldon lake reservoir. Good to be talkin fishing with you gents
Mar 22, 2020 12:34:24 #
Welcome Rudy!
Lot's of Bass Fishers here.
Look forward to your posts on Texas bass fishing!
SM
Lot's of Bass Fishers here.
Look forward to your posts on Texas bass fishing!
SM
Mar 22, 2020 13:11:07 #
Mar 22, 2020 13:23:45 #
Welcome Rudy. Please add your location to your profile. Lots of folks on here from Texas and you'll catch their attention.
Mickey we get a real nice shad run here in the Sacramento area. I haven't read any reports yet this year, but it's a little early. They usually start showing up in late April, early May. Of course then you have to put up with this.
Mickey we get a real nice shad run here in the Sacramento area. I haven't read any reports yet this year, but it's a little early. They usually start showing up in late April, early May. Of course then you have to put up with this.
Mar 22, 2020 13:31:04 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
Welcome Rudy. Please add your location to your profile. Lots of folks on here from Texas and you'll catch their attention.
Mickey we get a real nice shad run here in the Sacramento area. I haven't read any reports yet this year, but it's a little early. They usually start showing up in late April, early May. Of course then you have to put up with this.
Mickey we get a real nice shad run here in the Sacramento area. I haven't read any reports yet this year, but it's a little early. They usually start showing up in late April, early May. Of course then you have to put up with this.
Yes, I've seen some California you-tuber vids on the left coast run, seems like they fish are somewhat smaller than the Atlantic American Shad.
Combat fishing is knot for Mickey, I'd head for seclusion & enjoy the solitude!
Mar 22, 2020 13:49:50 #
I'm with you, but that can be a real challenge. There's 40 million of us and sometimes it seems like we're all trying catch the same fish. It's why I mostly fish high mountain streams. But that's getting harder to do, cause I'm limited by a bad back and the fact that I'm 20 or 30 years older than when I used to climb around like billy goat. I believe you're right, our shad run a little smaller than the Atlantic ones, not sure why because I'm pretty sure they're the same fish - they're not native to the pacific, they were introduced some years ago. What I do know is that they're fun to catch.
Mar 22, 2020 13:56:24 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
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We catch some big ones up the Columbia River in June. Use em for sturgeon and halibut bait. Well I say big. 3 or 4 pounds. We caught one that was 6 pounds a few years ago. Those seemed pretty big to me for shad. No limit on them and the orientals will take all you’ll give em. Plus they are shoulder to shoulder catching them too. It’s a big deal for them each year. They take them to their women up in the parking lots and they skin em. Throw the whole thing, guts, heads and all in a huge crock pot and cook em down into soup, add a bunch of hot sauce and chow em down🤮. Kinda made me think twice about going out for oriental food😖
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Mar 22, 2020 15:53:21 #
Rudygofish wrote:
Newb here....I live in Houston, big bass fisherman. I fish a lot at Rayburn, Fayette and Sheldon lake reservoir. Good to be talkin fishing with you gents
Welcome to the stage Rudy. There are 2 others from Houston on the stage Robert J Samples and Roscoe if you are interested in local information.
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