Let's talk about SHAD !

[AndyS]

Walk the shores of the Delaware river in late June, the banks are littered with fallen heros, but I did hear some spawn and return to the ocean.

Hold your nose also, you know the catfizzz are getting fat !!

It'll be interesting to see the numbers after the flooding last year.

[Capt. Lou]

The flooding last year is not an indicator of whether we will have a decent run this season. What may have occured several years back effects today's run.
The last several seasons have been strong , this season should be as well.
They can be caught on a multitude of lures & methods.
One of the most consistent methods to pile up solid catches is by far on the fly rod!
Whatever method you pursue go light wonderful fighting fish on light tackle
release
with care , try to keep them in water, they are fragile.
Good fishing!

[Wilson]

Caught mine on a Panther Martin

[FishFriend]

This may sound stupid but for some reason perhaps i was told but i didnt think shad could be caught wuthout snagging them so never tried nor bothered to acrually read up on them.. but good to know going to have to give it a shot this april

[surfrod]

I never knew there was much of a shad run on the Raritan!

Yes I read there will be a moratorium next year.

[ReelErIn]

I've never Shad fished think I might give it a try this Spring.
I've got the boat maybe I see if anyone here wants to get out on a weekday.
Last yr I spoke with a guy that wanted to get out on the Salt side but we never were able to hook up.
I'll give it a try again this yr.

[bunker dunker]

if you have never done it,please do it this year.they are a blast on light gear.
all ya need is a hand full of darts,ultra light and a spool of 4lb test and your set.they fight like no other fish in the sweet water.if any one has questions
please pm me.

[JerryC]

Try it if you havent yet.. trust me when i tell you, its now a yearly routine for me and my friends.