WHATS UP WITH THE SHAD FISHING? WHEN DOES IT START AND WHERE DO YOU GO?

Last I checked they were counting between 8000 and 14,000 shad a day going over Bonneville,so I guess now would be a good time,below the dam is good spot,they will hit a fly and do well on jigs , be careful they are a little tender in the mouth...Good Luck

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Row Quietly and fish a Cataraft
( formerly Steelheader boy) ----<'))>>{

[This message has been edited by Osprey (edited 05-26-2000).]

I just looked at the numbers for today. Just under 27,000. I plan on giving it a try in a few weeks. never seen a shad in my life but they sound fun.

dcrzfitter

Went to Bonneville last year the end of june first time for shad using a jig and a noodle rod they feel like a small steelie worth the trip but I would wait till the numbers are higher to insure lots of hookups
RAMPRAT

The Willamette has been very productive. Last weekend we had nearly constant action on shad and even hit a springer. I don't know about the columbia, but you should be able to stay very busy in oregon city.

I'm heading to the Willamette this weekend for Shad & Springers. Any advice on tackle & location for Shad? In the past I've used Dick Nites with a dropper weight.

Thanks,

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ExtraStout

Last sring we fished the Willamette also ,we used dick nites and a dropper color didn't seem to matter with brass and orange being the most popular,on a noodle rod these fish are great fun...tigt lines

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Row Quietly and fish a Cataraft
( formerly Steelheader boy) ----<'))>>{


[This message has been edited by Osprey (edited 05-26-2000).]

Last weekend we did well on both dick nite, and grubs. The dick nites were nickel/green butt, and Brass/Chart butt, grubs were chart on a 1/32 head. The key I found last week was a fairly long dropper. About 4' the springer was caught on the grub, lami norwest special, 12lb ultragreen mainline and leader, talk about a kick. We were fishing the garbage pit hole, in about the middle of the river. Hope this helps.

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ANYBODY WANT TO GO DOWN AND GIVE IT SHOT THE WEEKEND OF THE 24TH AND 25TH? I`VE GOT A SLED.

hey dcrzfitter, my new sn is narnia757,i dont get on muvh anymore, but hey.we should hook up and go for shad soon? i can get time off during the week to avoid the crowds, ya know? well..i will check back to this podt soon..and hopefully i can see ya online so i can get your number and vice versus..i will look for your cell phone number..i have seem to misplaced it..well have a good one..im gonna go trout fishing now..see ya man jerry