Author Topic: Shad (Read 7181 times)

Fishnclifff · « **on:** May 15, 2013, 07:39:46 PM »

The shad are runnin.

Gonna start fishin tomorrow.
Anyone needs crab bait, let me know.

I got a guide that I will be catchin for, but I can set aside some for you guys.

Bigtine96 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2013, 07:47:48 PM »

Goodluck! I always have fun catching those little suckers

fernsjd41 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2013, 08:42:16 PM »

What kind of numbers at the dam before shad fishing gets good, just checked and today's count was around 3600. Is it worth the drive yet or do you guys wait tell there higher, thanks

Fishnclifff · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2013, 08:53:08 PM »

Wait till the end of the month or so.
I will be up there next week,
so I will let you know.

fernsjd41 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2013, 09:01:04 PM »

Thanks, I will check later in the month

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2013, 09:06:11 PM »

I like 5k a day to go down there. A guy can still hit them with lower counts but early it can be hit or miss.

Bigshooter · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2013, 09:13:33 PM »

Quote from: fernsjd41 on May 15, 2013, 08:42:16 PM

What kind of numbers at the dam before shad fishing gets good, just checked and today's count was around 3600. Is it worth the drive yet or do you guys wait tell there higher, thanks

If fishing below Bonneville I like to go as soon as you get 3 or 4 days of 3,000+ fish a day. If fishing above Bonneville I like to wait unitl atleast 50,000 have went over.

Fishnclifff · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:08:53 PM »

We fished washougal the last 2 days.
Fri nite and sat--kinda slow.
Today we got 15, the 4 guys next to us got about 70.
Saw 2 jack chinook released. Mint chromers.
Windy at the dam. Going up there next weekend.

1morebuck · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2013, 02:32:52 PM »

Thanks for the report! I cannot wait!

mrmoskillz · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2013, 02:40:13 PM »

1morebuck, are you going to be in the Vancouver/Portland area for shad? If so msg or call me I can show you some spots.

RuttinWapati · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2013, 05:25:40 PM »

Columbia River Shad are running good!! On Sunday At the shad rack my son and I boated 50 shad and lost some too in about 3 hours of fishing. Released one jack salmon with a high fin caught on a gold & chartreuse dick night.

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Fishnclifff · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2013, 06:54:55 PM »

Quote from: RuttinWapati on May 27, 2013, 05:25:40 PM

Columbia River Shad are running good!! On Sunday At the shad rack my son and I boated 50 shad and lost some too in about 3 hours of fishing. Released one jack salmon with a high fin caught on a gold & chartreuse dick night.

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First off---why were you at the shad rack in a boat? It is closed from Beacon rock to the dam for boats.

We caught close to 100 shad at bonneville and Washougal in the last 3 days.
I'm tired now.

Mr56Jeep · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2013, 05:58:05 AM »

70k over the dam Sunday!!!

And Ahhh. Where is the shad rack?

mrmoskillz · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2013, 08:02:36 AM »

What/Where is the shad rack? Is it a hogg line for shad? A section of river?

Antlershed · « **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2013, 09:01:09 AM »

Quote from: Fishnclifff on May 27, 2013, 06:54:55 PM

Quote from: RuttinWapati on May 27, 2013, 05:25:40 PM
Columbia River Shad are running good!! On Sunday At the shad rack my son and I boated 50 shad and lost some too in about 3 hours of fishing. Released one jack salmon with a high fin caught on a gold & chartreuse dick night.

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First off---why were you at the shad rack in a boat? It is closed from Beacon rock to the dam for boats.

We caught close to 100 shad at bonneville and Washougal in the last 3 days.
I'm tired now.

That section is only closed for boats fishing for salmon, steelhead and sturgeon

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #15 on:** May 28, 2013, 09:29:06 AM »

Quote from: Mr56Jeep on May 28, 2013, 05:58:05 AM

Where is the shad rack?

Next to Meshach and Abednego

buckhorn2 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2013, 10:02:57 AM »

The shad rack is about a half mile downstream from the north bonnieville boat lauch. You will see an island and you stay to the left of the island there is a green bouy there. You will see the boats you anchor in about 10 to 13 feet of water. We use small dick nights the silver with red bottom. We use a 3 foot dropper and 5 foot leader and 2oz lead or 3 if you get out to far like in 15 feet' Watch the boats that are really catching fish and get above them in the same depth.

RuttinWapati · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2013, 10:15:57 AM »

Thanks for Clarifying the Regulations Antlershed! You beat me to it...

Skillet · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2013, 10:22:49 AM »

How are shad for crab bait?

Mfowl · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2013, 10:28:56 AM »

Shad are excellent for crab bait. Put a few slashes in them and secure them in the pot. One of my top baits!

Mr56Jeep · « **Reply #20 on:** May 28, 2013, 10:29:15 AM »

Quote from: Skillet on May 28, 2013, 10:22:49 AM

How are shad for crab bait?

The best

mrmoskillz · « **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2013, 10:56:55 AM »

Crawdads love em too

Fishnclifff · « **Reply #22 on:** May 28, 2013, 06:23:49 PM »

Quote from: Antlershed on May 28, 2013, 09:01:09 AM

Quote from: Fishnclifff on May 27, 2013, 06:54:55 PM
Quote from: RuttinWapati on May 27, 2013, 05:25:40 PM
Columbia River Shad are running good!! On Sunday At the shad rack my son and I boated 50 shad and lost some too in about 3 hours of fishing. Released one jack salmon with a high fin caught on a gold & chartreuse dick night.

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First off---why were you at the shad rack in a boat? It is closed from Beacon rock to the dam for boats.

We caught close to 100 shad at bonneville and Washougal in the last 3 days.
I'm tired now.
That section is only closed for boats fishing for salmon, steelhead and sturgeon

Sorry.
I saw the rule change for Oregon and thought both states have the same rules.
The oregon rules say no shad fishing.

Fishnclifff · « **Reply #23 on:** May 28, 2013, 06:26:29 PM »

I have a dozen or so in the freezer if any one needs some quick.
I have some small ones for sturgeon bait too.

cohoho · « **Reply #24 on:** May 28, 2013, 07:13:52 PM »

Quote from: Antlershed on May 28, 2013, 09:01:09 AM

Quote from: Fishnclifff on May 27, 2013, 06:54:55 PM
Quote from: RuttinWapati on May 27, 2013, 05:25:40 PM
Columbia River Shad are running good!! On Sunday At the shad rack my son and I boated 50 shad and lost some too in about 3 hours of fishing. Released one jack salmon with a high fin caught on a gold & chartreuse dick night.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

First off---why were you at the shad rack in a boat? It is closed from Beacon rock to the dam for boats.

We caught close to 100 shad at bonneville and Washougal in the last 3 days.
I'm tired now.
That section is only closed for boats fishing for salmon, steelhead and sturgeon

HntnFsh · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2013, 08:28:27 PM »

The shad rack is not a place for beginners. If you go there make sure you have a damn good anchor and are proficient at anchoring in fast water with a river rock bottom. It can be hard to get your anchor to grab if the flows are up.

mrmoskillz · « **Reply #26 on:** June 04, 2013, 01:54:14 PM »

94k over bonneville yesterday

Mr56Jeep · « **Reply #27 on:** June 04, 2013, 02:09:12 PM »

EyeTooth · « **Reply #28 on:** June 04, 2013, 05:22:54 PM »

Thanks fishnclifff!
It sounds like you're having a blast!
PM sent.

doyourtime89 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 04, 2013, 06:15:50 PM »

I hope the numbers hold up and I think they should...but I am thinking about making a run down there they Thursday!!!!

EyeTooth · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:18:27 AM »

Hey Fishnclifff,
Thanks again for yesterday.
You're a doer, and very generous with your time as well!

doyourtime89 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 11, 2013, 12:17:48 PM »

Went to the Bonneville dam yesterday with a friend and we did really good. Came home with about 85 and lost at least that many. Really thin and soft mouths. You loose a lot right at your feet trying to pull them up on the rocks. Great day of shad wackin though, we fished from 6:30 am to 10:30am. Just looked at the counts and it was over 195k for yesterday.

92xj · « **Reply #32 on:** June 11, 2013, 12:21:38 PM »

What link do you use to check fish counts?
The one I have always used hasnt updated yesterdays counts yet....unless something is screwy with my settings, never had an issue before.

mrmoskillz · « **Reply #33 on:** June 11, 2013, 12:47:12 PM »

This is the one I use 92

http://www.fpc.org/currentdaily/HistFishTwo_7day-ytd_Adults.htm

92xj · « **Reply #34 on:** June 11, 2013, 12:54:30 PM »

odd....thats the same one I use as well.
I looked at it finding it through google...closed that screen....clicked your link and it was updated. Weird.
Mcnary was a tick on the slower side (compared to what I caught last year) this weekend. Going to hit it again in the next week or so and see what happens.

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