I don't know about the shad deal, but, I went down to Barren last night for hybrids. Got there at 800 pm est and fished until 300 am est. The shad were up from dark 'til about 200 am. Then, it was the dead sea. Ended up with 9 nice hybrids and missed at least that many. I would make the trip if I were you. The fight is awesome. Still not the best time to catch them, I don't think. Wait for the new moon. Then, it is on!