Shad floating in the creeks everywhere on Tennessee River around Clifton. I say fish won't bite for at least another 10 days.
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Shad floating in the creeks everywhere on Tennessee River around Clifton. I say fish won't bite for at least another 10 days.
What about the sauger?? I was actually planning on trying them next weekend.
I tried them all day this past Friday and didn't get a bite cause of the shad kill. This weekend might be a little too soon. I think their bellies are going to be a full still. I'm going to try again the following weekend. If I hear that they are turning on I'll let ya'll no.
Thanks Cole.
i know when the shad die off here its the best time for them but most people are still trying them deep...try closer to the bank with a slower drift...went out and got my limit 9 out 10 times last year doing this when other people was saything they couldnt get a bite...hope this helps and the best of luck to ya
What causes the shad kill?
Threadfin shad go into shock die in water temps below 40 degrees.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jefferylong
How long after a shad kill before things get back to normal?
my experience 3-4 weeks
Drove to Pumphouse. Didn't see any shad. Didn't see any out from my house either. They gotta be out there. I just didn't see any.Quote:
Originally Posted by sls
1-27-2009
Note to self : Time to dig out the jigging spoons . :)
CrappieKillerJigs,
How deep is the water on your sauger drifts during the shad kill. We may try the Paris Bridge Saturday.
Thanks,
Don