American Shad Run 2014 The Big D

[Rottilover]

What a great afternoon we had Sunday. Lots of laughs and lots of Shad. Wading for Shad in the Delaware is very challenging in my opinion. That's what makes it so much more fun. Standing in cold water for hours at a time and battling the wind most days in the Spring makes it very challenging. However, there really isn't anything better then battling a shad on 6 lb test. With these rains we've had I hope the river is fishable this Sunday because I know the part of the river we fish is loaded with Shad.

[ScowardNJ]

Nice work! Great camera action also!

[AndyS]

GOTTA love shad !!!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Nice job fellas!!! Every angler should experience the power of a Shad at least once in there lifetime. Fun fish without a doubt. TIGHT LINEZ!!!

[crewchief2]

Do you mind if i ask how you rig the flutter spoons when your wading? I have only used them on downriggers. thanks

[Wilson]

Originally Posted by crewchief2

Do you mind if i ask how you rig the flutter spoons when your wading? I have only used them on downriggers. thanks

While I'm no expert, I would use about a 2 foot fluorocarbon leader maybe 8 lb. test, with a barrel swivel and a egg sinker above the swivel.
Weight of the egg matched to the speed and depth of the water your fishing.
Try bending the spoon slightly inward where the hook meets the spoon to give it a little more flutter action.
I'm sure someone else on the board has the "A" answer.

Good luck

[Predator]

Originally Posted by crewchief2

Do you mind if i ask how you rig the flutter spoons when your wading? I have only used them on downriggers. thanks

Attach spoon directly to one end of a 30 inch 6# leader of fluorocarbon and other end to a 1/4 or 3/8 keel weight or swiveling trolling sinker. Then other end of sinker to your 8# main line of mono. Cast upstream around 2:00 and reel in slowly and tight riding the current. Most hook ups occur around 10:00.. Enjoy and good luck.

[Wilson]

Originally Posted by Predator

Attach spoon directly to one end of a 30 inch 6# leader of fluorocarbon and other end to a 1/4 or 3/8 keel weight or swiveling trolling sinker. Then other end of sinker to your 8# main line of mono. Cast upstream around 2:00 and reel in slowly and tight using the current. Most hook ups occur around 10:00.. Enjoy and good luck.

Do you get snagged much? Just asking