Let's talk about SHAD !

[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.

[urbnimports]

i use 6lb or 8lb test, and on the big D they are plentyful!! i have not had a run yet that didn't get us at least 20 to 40 fish!

[kickstart]

I do a float trip on the BigD every spring and target shad and trout. I Spin with 4lb test on a light set up and throw a fly with 5-6 wt rod with sinking wt. foreward line. I start in Narrowsburg NY and am able to wade fish for shad right there in the pool with great results before and after the float trip.
Does anyone have a fly pattern they could share. I tie my own and am now using a chartruese or hot pink bodied fly with flash a boo tail and dumb bell or chain bead eyes. They work very well for me but I woud like some more choices.

[JerryC]

I try to use my lightest setups using 4-6lb test.. all u need is a shad dart and spoon..