The Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest

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Originally Posted by Walleye Wisherman

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?

The 5hp is light for the river at normal flows. A 9.9 can struggle at times depending on the weight of the boat and its passengers w/ gear. However, there are some places where you can put the boat in and be able to get to the fish without too much trouble.