Tennessee River Shad Kill

**Cole** · 01-25-2009, 07:02 PM

Shad floating in the creeks everywhere on Tennessee River around Clifton. I say fish won't bite for at least another 10 days.

**BigSandyRookie** · 01-25-2009, 11:20 PM

What about the sauger?? I was actually planning on trying them next weekend.

**Cole** · 01-26-2009, 09:27 AM

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.

**BigSandyRookie** · 01-26-2009, 02:59 PM

Thanks Cole.

**CrappieKillerJigs** · 01-26-2009, 03:06 PM

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