A guide took me out on Cumberland river a few years ago striper fishing. He showed me how to catch some monstrous shad up marrowbone and crocus creeks. I have been back in my own boat a few times since then and have been able to catch the shad but by the time I launch the boat catch the bait and start fishing I may burn 2-3 hrs of daylight. Is it true you can cast a net anywhere in the river now and does anyone have advice on catching bait below the dam?