Catching shad/alewives in Cumberland/Dale
I used to catch shad at the lake but its been a few years. How do most of the guides catch them? We would put a lights out and throw a cast net with some extra rope tied to it. Is there a better way? I noticed that at Dale Hollow alot of the house boats use lift or umbrella nets with a hoist to catch shad. I can't figure any way to rig a set up like that on a bass boat. Any ideas welcome.
RE: Catching shad/alewives in Cumberland/Dale
I purchased a smelt net with a telescoping handle to help catch them this year. If the shad are abundant, and your wanting to fish the same place your catching shad, a smelt net seems like a better way to go. The cast net will spook the fish. The smelt net usually won't. Good luck.
RE: Catching shad/alewives in Cumberland/Dale
Where do you get one and is it usable from a bass boat? I imagine you use it at night under lights. What size would you recomend. I will probably try to catch some alewives in Dale sometime with it.
RE: Catching shad/alewives in Cumberland/Dale
now why the heck would you want to do that 8^)
Hey man....I couldn't resist.
RE: Catching shad/alewives in Cumberland/Dale
I do enjoy fishing live bait every now and then. I have been catching several smallies but I've been working hard for them. I get 5 swipes or follows for every fish on the jerk bait. Apparently I'm not doing something right to make them commit. A friend suggested throwing back with a soft jerkbait. But I still like fishing live bait every now and then.
RE: Catching shad/alewives in Cumberland/Dale
cabela's has them, I'm sure others sell them