Shad are one of my favorite fish to chase with a fly rod. They readily take small, bright flies and are great fighters.
Read moreShad - Where to Find Them
Shad are different from most warm water fish I target since they are anadromous, meaning they spend the majority of their lives in salt water, returning to fresh water to spawn. They are only available to anglers for a short window of time and during this period, they are always on the move. What was a productive spot one day may be a waste of time to fish the next.
Read moreThe Shad are Nigh
It won't be long now...
I am starting to hear reports of shad caught in the Delaware River. Their numbers over the last few weeks have been on the flat side indicating that the run has not begun in earnest, but it should not be long now.
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