2022年6月9日 · A short, level leader of 6- to 10-pound fluorocarbon tied to a small, flashy “dart” fly or two completes the rig. One of our personal favorite dart patterns for this area is the Bloody Maria . Anglers drifting shad darts under a traditional strike-indicator rig can also find success.

2008年3月31日 · American Shad ascend rivers on both the West and East Coasts in the spring months and are an absolute blast to catch on light tackle! While not a super sophisticated fish, there are a few things you need to know to consistently score. Here are some tips and tricks to help you catch a bunch of shad this season.

The best bait for American shad are small, artificial lures including jigs, spinners, spoons and similar lures. Shiny or brightly colored lures work best, although shad also are known to bite a shiny bare hook, especially attached to a swivel to give it some swaying action.

Rivers like the Sacramento, Russian, and Feather are all well known for their prolific American shad runs. As always, keep in mind the need to check local regulations to ensure you don’t run afoul of the law. In some rivers, shad runs overlap with some Chinook and steelhead runs, so make sure you’re prepared to deal with one if you catch it.

Shad can be caught with a variety of rigs, but there are two that stand out here in southern New England, especially along the Connecticut River and its tributaries. The shad dart and the willow leaf are by far the most popular shad lures along the …

American shad are a fun game fish found within 30-45 feet of the shoreline along both the East and West coasts near rocks, wing jetties or other cover. The best fishing method for catching American shad is bait casting using shad darts and brightly colored crappie jig heads. American shad will also respond to small spoons, spinners and similar ...

2019年3月21日 · American Shad. 由于这三种shad都是会从大海游回陆地产卵，因此每年基本上都会有一次所谓的“Shad Run”。 华盛顿州和俄勒冈州交界的Columbia River每年5月底到6月，美国鲥鱼会从海里进入内河。

2021年4月8日 · The most popular baits for shad are shad darts, curl tail grubs on a jig, and small spoons. Rig them in tandem with one on top and one on bottom. A go-to rig is a shad dart on top and a spoon on the bottom. When you are first learning how to fish for shad, be creative and switch between different colors and styles.

2022年6月9日 · A short, level leader of 6- to 10-pound fluorocarbon tied to a small, flashy “dart” fly or two completes the rig. One of our personal favorite dart patterns for this area is the Bloody Maria. Anglers drifting shad darts under a traditional strike-indicator rig can also find success.

2024年11月22日 · One of the best-known places to fish for American Shad is the Delaware River which runs through New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. You can find these fish along roughly 300 miles of the river.