19 Jumbo Shad in 3 hours near Dingman's Ferry

[LPJR]

Hit the Delaware just below Dingman's Bridge with ASFTAX and destroyed the Shad. Caught some up to 6 lbs all on flutter spoons. The coolest thing was how ASFTAX set up his boat to utilize 2 planer boards he made specifically for catching shad. Both boards were attached to a spooled mast welded to the front of the boat. Clips were used to walk each line down so we could have 4-6 lines going at the same time. When they hit it was fast and furious and at one point we had two lines going at the same time. I have to say it was an ingenious system that did not tangle one time. What brought the flutter spoon to the correct depth was an attached shad rap plug with the hooks removed positioned above the spoon..I tried to post some pics of the setup below.

 

Haven't fished for shad like this ever and it is amazing how strong the bigger Roe are when they run. Each time they saw the boat they would take off again just when you thought they were in the net lol. Other than a canoe group launching from Dingman's, there was no other boats fishing anywhere near us.

[Rusty]

Either put your shirt on or smile., that picture scares me.  

 

Nice fish by the way.   

[_X7]

Just a planer mast and boards that they use for trolling on big water which is pretty much what you are doing anchored for shad with the river providing the trolling speed. The set up lets you cover more water that's for sure. Nice fish. They are a blast.

[Lunatic]

Hit the Delaware just below Dingman's Bridge with ASFTAX and destroyed the Shad. Caught some up to 6 lbs all on flutter spoons. The coolest thing was how ASFTAX set up his boat to utilize 2 planer boards he made specifically for catching shad. Both boards were attached to a spooled mast welded to the front of the boat. Clips were used to walk each line down so we could have 4-6 lines going at the same time. When they hit it was fast and furious and at one point we had two lines going at the same time. I have to say it was an ingenious system that did not tangle one time. What brought the flutter spoon to the correct depth was an attached shad rap plug with the hooks removed positioned above the spoon..I tried to post some pics of the setup below.

 

Haven't fished for shad like this ever and it is amazing how strong the bigger Roe are when they run. Each time they saw the boat they would take off again just when you thought they were in the net lol. Other than a canoe group launching from Dingman's, there was no other boats fishing anywhere near us.

 

 

This is the 2nd pick I see of this guy, in the middle right. Is that you or your buddy. He looks so mean I imagine he just screams and fish jump into his boat

 

Nice set up good fish!!

 

Edited May 19, 2017 by Lunatic

[LPJR]

Just a planer mast and boards that they use for trolling on big water which is pretty much what you are doing anchored for shad with the river providing the trolling speed. The set up lets you cover more water that's for sure. Nice fish. They are a blast.

 

Yup, I never used them before, was surprised how much water we covered like you said.  

[Lunatic]

Either put your shirt on or smile., that picture scares me.  

 

Nice fish by the way.   

 

Great man think alike

[hemlock]

I done caught some shad today I did. And it was fun!

[Nomad]

NIce trip!   You kicked those shad's ass's!   

Edited May 19, 2017 by Nomad

[Rusty]

This is the 2nd pick I see of this guy, in the middle right. Is that you or your buddy. He looks so mean I imagine he just screams and fish jump into his boat 

 

 

The fish were about to jump in fear, then they saw the socks and sandals and just swam away sadly shaking their heads.  

[Rusty]

I done caught some shad today I did. And it was fun!

 

You think he looks pissed after catching a fish, you should see him after he shoots a deer.  

[Roon]

Lol got to say looks like a GREAT time congrats on the fish and fun time. But 7th pic down in my mind all I hear is angry club music lol.

[Nomad]

I was wondering why there is no crime in Harding Twp, now I know why... 

[Nomad]

I did some fishing down at the shore this weekend...

[Buck154]

Nice job with the shad. Neat idea with the planer boards. I used the crankbaits with the hooks from my kayak to get the spoons down and gives them more action too.

[Rusty]

Anyone else suddenly feel the need to start working out before Jack's pool party?