A lot of folks had been asking me for my take on American Shad fishing so here it is. The American Shad is an anadromous Herring that migrates up our freshwater rivers to spawn in the spring and into summer.
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@buddhistpriest135716 күн бұрын
American river parkway
@twslr16 күн бұрын
How to set up please
@khmuvisuals1669Ай бұрын
My grandparents like to smoke the shad or dry them out like jerky
@HangNFishАй бұрын
So just a 1/32 oz jig with curly tail no weights?
@CaliforniaFishingАй бұрын
depends on the flow and depth of the river. The river he was fishing is shallow and fairly slow, so it'll get down quickly and he's bouncing it. If it's like 3-4 feet deep and flowing, you may need split-shots to get it down.
@HangNFishАй бұрын
@@CaliforniaFishing was it the paradise side?
@Memo-nd6fjАй бұрын
@@CaliforniaFishing Or use a bobber instead of a weight.
@twslr16 күн бұрын
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@CaliforniaFishing16 күн бұрын
@@twslr the main goal is to the get lure, be in a 1/32 jig and 1 inch curly tail or a fly, in front of them, without snagging on the rocks. So , so you can use a split shot or two to get it down, but not too far down where you'll snag on the rocks, or you can use a bobber and adjust the length of the line until you're near the bottom but not snagging. Watch the bobber action to determine this. Or, just go out during shad season and watch and ask questions. I know some aren't the friendliest out there, but there are some who will show you the way. Also, visit the nearest bait shop or fishing store for guidance. I've received the same tips I'm telling you when asking the folks at Fisherman's Warehouse and other stores.
@alexmoua459Ай бұрын
great video!! just got into shad fishing in the Sacramento River and it's a lot of fun. never been out in the American but will have to go try it so i can use light tackle. mind sharing the general area of this location
@CaliforniaFishingАй бұрын
The American River in the Sacramento area is fairly short. During the shad season on the American River (they move through up the Sac to the American), you can bike along the trail and see people fishing for them, can't miss it. Also, any accessible part of the river will be holding shad, can't miss them.
@twavis_g28 күн бұрын
@@CaliforniaFishing What type of current holds the most shad? I am near Watt/Howe and the current is pretty slow
@k9er23313 күн бұрын
@@twavis_g Ancil Hoffman or Grist Mill is where we got into some of the largest schools of them back in the 70's. Also, upriver above the San Juan rapids was a good area.
@khmuvisuals1669Ай бұрын
What area is this?
@buddhistpriest135716 күн бұрын
American river parkway
@BIGGANT78Ай бұрын
Never show that little secret on video. It'll help the poachers way too much
@CaliforniaFishingАй бұрын
not sure anyone cares about shad poaching, since the limit is 25, but I feel you. I hate poachers as well.
@haroldfinch8481Ай бұрын
BiggAnt!!! You gave me a tip years ago on a spot to fish without needing to wade in (had a bum knee) and had the best Shad season and met some cool friends at it. Thanks and take care!!!
@BIGGANT78Ай бұрын
@@CaliforniaFishing Fish and wildlife cares since they've been checking the local hot spots on the sacramento river on a regular basis