Any one fishing for American Shad ???

Discussion in 'Shad Talk' started by peewee williams, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. Mar 26, 2008 #1
    peewee williams

    peewee williams New Member

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    Is anyone fishing for American Shad?If so,what color water such as Black,yellow,etc.?

    Also,If you are catching them,what are they biting on?

    Thanks.I loved to fish for them every year in the past,and still like to hear from others even if I can not fish.They do fight well on medium to lighter tackle.

    Thanks again,I love you Brothers and Sisters.peewee
     
    peewee williams, Mar 26, 2008
    peewee williams, Mar 26, 2008
  3. Mar 26, 2008 #2
    catfisherman_eky3

    catfisherman_eky3 New Member

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    Ive not fished for any shad, but we do catch some in throw nets
     
    catfisherman_eky3, Mar 26, 2008
    catfisherman_eky3, Mar 26, 2008

  5. Mar 26, 2008 #3
    FLATHEADJOE

    FLATHEADJOE New Member

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    pee wee we caught 10 this past weekend in clear water they were hitting chartruse jigs the kids had a ball we were in the tailrace in the cooper river.
     
    FLATHEADJOE, Mar 26, 2008
    FLATHEADJOE, Mar 26, 2008
  6. Mar 27, 2008 #4
    Scott Daw

    Scott Daw New Member

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    I hope to go out for them this year. Using flutter spoons and Shad darts.
     
    Scott Daw, Mar 27, 2008
    Scott Daw, Mar 27, 2008
  7. Mar 28, 2008 #5
    Paraguayguy

    Paraguayguy New Member

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    We are catching Hickory shad pretty good in the James River at Richmond VA. I caught my first American this year yesterday. Every year we are catching more and more Americans. I hope they keep coming back stronger and stronger to the point where we can legally keep a few. I do love shad roe about two times a year.
     
    Paraguayguy, Mar 28, 2008
    Paraguayguy, Mar 28, 2008
  8. Mar 28, 2008 #6
    Junior42

    Junior42 New Member

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    I catch them on small runner hooks. So when the run i cast a ultra light rod out there and reel in fast and snagg em'.
     
    Junior42, Mar 28, 2008
    Junior42, Mar 28, 2008