Big Shads?

[Tawn]

I buy my 12" shad at All Tackle in Annapolis.

My deep, deep rods are quite a contraption. I run them off the forward most rod holders, the ones that stick straight out the side with the rods parallel to the water - a lot of the local charter guys refer to them as the "Hip Rods".

The main line to a 16oz trolling sinker with a three-way swivel rigged off the other end of the sinker.

Off the one eye of the three-way is a 12' leader of 130lbs mono to a 24" umbrella with a 8oz parachute rigged as the bait.

Off the other eye of the three-way is a 6' piece 130lbs mono to a 28oz mojo with a 12" shad on it.

It hangs almost straight down...I put it out 30-40' and boy, howdy when a fish hits that thing ...hang on! Almost like a dumby line, except on a heavy rod!

[Chessie27]

Originally Posted by Tawn

I buy my 12" shad at All Tackle in Annapolis.

My deep, deep rods are quite a contraption. I run them off the forward most rod holders, the ones that stick straight out the side with the rods parallel to the water - a lot of the local charter guys refer to them as the "Hip Rods".

The main line to a 16oz trolling sinker with a three-way swivel rigged off the other end of the sinker.

Off the one eye of the three-way is a 12' leader of 130lbs mono to a 24" umbrella with a 8oz parachute rigged as the bait.

Off the other eye of the three-way is a 6' piece 130lbs mono to a 28oz mojo with a 12" shad on it.

It hangs almost straight down...I put it out 30-40' and boy, howdy when a fish hits that thing ...hang on! Almost like a dumby line, except on a heavy rod!

Tawn- You must spend a lot of time at the gym during the off-season

[Skip]

I was in All Tackle Weds night. They had in stock - pearl / blue back and pearl / black back in the 12 inch size. Saw 2-3 bins empty - I'll assume they carry other colors as well.

I used to run 12 inchers but never saw any real difference in catching. I did lose a lot of tails after about 5-6 hours of trolling. The thin plastic just wears through.

[shoreboy6]

Originally Posted by Skip

I was in All Tackle Weds night. They had in stock - pearl / blue back and pearl / black back in the 12 inch size. Saw 2-3 bins empty - I'll assume they carry other colors as well.
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Thanks, last time I was in there they didn't have any big shads.

Chessie 27 - I hope you have some big shads for what you bought last Saturday

[Chessie27]

Originally Posted by shoreboy6

Chessie 27 - I hope you have some big shads for what you bought last Saturday

Are you nuts, they're too pretty to put in the water!! . I was thinking about getting some 12" shad for them to try out. Probably headed past All-tackle tomorrow if you want me to pick you up something?? Just PM me.

We had a good time at the Chestertown flea market Saturday. Since I sold everything I brought to my table, it was only a net loss of about $180!! I guess the "sucker" tattoo still shines brightly on my forehead?? I did walk out with some really cool stuff though.

[shoreboy6]

Unfortunately I think everyone was either perch fishing or on Easter vacation, our attendance was about 1/3 of what it was last year. I'm glad you had a good time, there were several great vendors there and people were walking out with bags of stuff. The 70 degree days next week should help the fishing out I hope!