Man thanks for the info, that is exactly what I needed. Would you recommend going at night? I havent ever been on the ohio with my boat, it is about a 17' little bass boat with an 80 horse, nothing big, but it isnt tiny, do you think this could handle the river? I know these my sound like stupid questions but I have never river fished. Would you hook the shad like a carolina rig with the swivel? Would it matter how far off the bank I fish as long as I am at the depths and drop offs that you stated? I really appreciate your help.