Randy - Ditto. The best place I know to bank fish for shad is just downstream of Bonneville Dam on the Washington side. Use shad darts in green/charturese. Add a couple 1/4oz. split shots for weight. The shad will be in the current. The current is pretty strong so be careful. They're a kick on light tackle. They should be there now. But you might check the fish counts on the Army Corps of Engineers website. Good luck.