The Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest

[kcritch]

Originally Posted by rooferbird

I caught my first shad of the year on opening day of trout last year and fishing remained good up into the end of May, the run has a lot to do with water temp, with the cold winter this year I figure the run will probably start a little later, they are a blast to catch when they are here in large numbers, double and even triple headers in the boat are common

Thanks for the info.

[Jetdrive]

The key to catching them is finding where they are swimming and putting it right in their face. Many don't work hard enough at this point and give it up too soon. When the run is on it can be non stop action. Like anything else there is a method to the madness so to speak.

[FASTEDDIE29]

I'll give it a shot. I can do some Shad FIZZIN!!! Drag ripping SILVER MONSTERS!!!

[Jetdrive]

PM returned crewchief

[Jetdrive]

We're a little bit more than a month out and the lists are growing. There is always a last minute rush to get registered. So far the sign ups are ahead of last year and the sponsor list is growing every day. The response from the local community here has been great. We could always use more to help make this event exceptional for years to come. I have been updating the website all along adding new sponsors and announcing future meetings, events , and all news of importance. For those thinking about advertisement dollars this a is a good way to get your business, group or club out there to a lot of people. Feel free to check out the sponsorship opportunity page of the website.

http://shadfishingcontest.com/

[Capt. Lou]

Great light tackle fish , I love fishing them on fly tackle as well as spin. Yes u can catch plenty from shore if u find the correct holding water !
Also I believe the easiest way go catch plenty is via the fly rod !
Once u get that down pat you'll marvel at how many u can catch. !

[Jetdrive]

Originally Posted by Capt. Lou

Great light tackle fish , I love fishing them on fly tackle as well as spin. Yes u can catch plenty from shore if u find the correct holding water !
Also I believe the easiest way go catch plenty is via the fly rod !
Once u get that down pat you'll marvel at how many u can catch. !

Yes, Capt Lou, a lot of guys pursue them with a fly rod on the upper Delaware in middle May into June. No need to match the hatch, for sure.

[Walleyed]

Originally Posted by acaravaglia

I love shad fishing, but have limited to shore line so tracking them down is sometimes challenging.

I have boat (ok....14' with 5hp motor...almost a boat), but know nothing about shad fishing (or fishing the Big D in general).

Who's willing to share their knowledge in exchange for a boat ride?

[kcritch]

Originally Posted by Walleye Wisherman

I have boat (ok....14" with 5hp motor...almost a boat),

That's Funny! If it floats it's a boat in my book dude. That rig will get you into most anything in Jersey with no problem that's for sure. Especially a bunch of smaller places where the big boys can't go....and that's a good thing!

[Walleyed]

Originally Posted by kcritch

That's Funny! If it floats it's a boat in my book dude. That rig will get you into most anything in Jersey with no problem that's for sure. Especially a bunch of smaller places where the big boys can't go....and that's a good thing!

I have 21' stern drive for the salt.....but to be honest, the little boat gets wet far more than the big one. (and I can go all day on a gallon of gas)