I went to the river for a while Saturday afternoon and searched for shad. They were in my favorite creek. I could see fish scattered in 11 to 16 fow. I spider rigged 4 poles with minnows, 1/2 oz weight with 12 in leader and hook below. I caught a few nice ones in 12 fow right on the bottom. Just like some of you have said. And then I caught the mighty stripper. Yep, he tangled 2 other rods before I could get him in. A 5 pounder. Rigged up again and got back to work. Caught 3 more strippers and broke off 2 more times. Other stripe were flying past the ones I was reeling in.
I thought about you guys talking about those stripper getting in your lines. lol
Here's my question. Are the fish headed to the shallows or back out to deeper water? Or have I just got to keep tracking the shad? Water temp was 68 degrees. Thanks for your replies in advance. Blessings!