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Title: Shad
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Bigtine96 on May 15, 2013, 07:47:48 PM
Goodluck! I always have fun catching those little suckers
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Fishnclifff 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: fernsjd41 on May 15, 2013, 09:01:04 PM
Thanks, I will check later in the month
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: carpsniperg2 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Bigshooter on May 15, 2013, 09:13:33 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Fishnclifff 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: 1morebuck on May 21, 2013, 02:32:52 PM
Thanks for the report! I cannot wait!  :tup:
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: mrmoskillz 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.
Title: Shad
Post by: 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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Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Fishnclifff on May 27, 2013, 06:54:55 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Mr56Jeep on May 28, 2013, 05:58:05 AM
70k over the dam Sunday!!!

And Ahhh.   Where is the shad rack?
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: mrmoskillz 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?
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Antlershed on May 28, 2013, 09:01:09 AM
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  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Jonathan_S on May 28, 2013, 09:29:06 AM
Where is the shad rack?

Next to Meshach and Abednego    :dunno:
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: buckhorn2 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: RuttinWapati on May 28, 2013, 10:15:57 AM
 :yeah:

Thanks for Clarifying the Regulations Antlershed!  You beat me to it...
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Skillet on May 28, 2013, 10:22:49 AM
How are shad for crab bait?
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Mfowl 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!
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Mr56Jeep on May 28, 2013, 10:29:15 AM
How are shad for crab bait?

The best   :tup:
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: mrmoskillz on May 28, 2013, 10:56:55 AM
Crawdads love em too
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Fishnclifff on May 28, 2013, 06:23:49 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  :rolleyes:

Sorry.
 I saw the rule change for Oregon and thought both states have the same rules.
 The oregon rules say no shad fishing.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Fishnclifff 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: cohoho on May 28, 2013, 07:13:52 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  :rolleyes:
:tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: HntnFsh 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: mrmoskillz on June 04, 2013, 01:54:14 PM
 :yike: 94k over bonneville yesterday
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: Mr56Jeep on June 04, 2013, 02:09:12 PM
 :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: EyeTooth on June 04, 2013, 05:22:54 PM
Thanks fishnclifff!
It sounds like you're having a blast!
PM sent.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: doyourtime89 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!!!!   :tup:
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: EyeTooth 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!   :tup:

 
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: doyourtime89 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: 92xj 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.
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: mrmoskillz 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 (http://www.fpc.org/currentdaily/HistFishTwo_7day-ytd_Adults.htm)
Title: Re: Shad
Post by: 92xj 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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