Best bait and lures for american shad

Preferred bait

Primarily artificials (shad darts) & flies

Preferred lures

In recent times & fly fishing has become very popular.

Techniques

Historically the sport fishery was mostly a troll boat fishery with some spin casting from the bank. In recent times, fly fishing has become very popular. The sport fishery is primarily located between sanford and melbourne. The flesh is good, especially smoked & and the roe is excellent. Image credit: © diane rome peebles

Sources

Fish guide

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.