Usually I don't get in on these posts but I don't see how the shad are ruining any fisheries. A lot of people use West Boggs, but do you think that they would really have the Bass population they have without the shad. Also, I've been fishing that lake for 5-6 years and it appears the shad population has declined so I don't see the argument. Some say it has hurt the crappie and bluegill, also don't see it. A friend of mine went up there multiple times this spring and had no problems catching limits of big crappie. Not trying to arue but just don't see it. What I think has hurt this lake more than anything is the killing of the shoreline grass. By removing this structure/cover the fry from spawns have no where to hide to seek protection.

If shad are so bad how come KY/Barkley don't see the issue, how about Patoka? Also, they Bass fishing did go down there for several years but now is coming back in leaps because the grass is coming back.

Sure some IDNR biologists have said "Someone has put the shad in these lakes". From what I've seen in Indiana the 10 years I've lived here is Indiana doesn't give a crap about their fisheries or outdoor opportunities. Prime example the amount of land waiting to be sold to the Patoka Wildlife Refuge System yet Indiana's politicians won't get the money. Many states monitor, and actually do things to improve the outdoor activities, and promote their outdoors which then the whole state reaps the benefits from people coming into the area and spending money.

Charlie