Shoreline anglers have to do some long-distance casting to get at migrating shad. That makes the use of certain types of equipment, lighter lines and better casting skills a must. One of the main ...

Although throwing topwater baits is exciting, expecting those explosive blow-ups, reaction baits with better hook-up ratios will put more fish in your boat during Tennessee River reservoir shad-spawns ...

Nicer weather has anglers hoping for an early spring, but winter fishing methods are still in vogue.

When water temperatures drop and schools of shad grow scarce, bass enthusiasts targeting the heaviest fish switch to an umbrella rig that imitates a small cloud of shad to turn the bite on. The best ...

Following the last couple of weeks where extreme low nighttime temperatures has caused water temps to dip into the low 40s, ...

It’s time to get serious about American shad. These feisty fish are a great choice for shaking the summer doldrums, being readily available along more than 150 miles of the lower Columbia and Snake ...

I checked the bean trees across my driveway this week and the purple blooms are just coming out. This means one big thing for me. It s time for a shad fishing trip on the Roanoke. The great thing ...

The new year brings a transformation of sorts to the fishing scene on the St. Johns River. Suddenly, certain stretches of the river are lined with small boats, usually occupied by older anglers. The ...

Striped bass are scattered over the south half of Beaver Lake, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Locate schools of shad with electronics and striped bass should be nearby feeding on shad. Gulls also ...