My Favorite Shad Fly Patterns for the River
Choosing the right shad fly patterns can make or break your day on the water when the spring run finally hits its stride. It is one of those times of year where you don't need a thousand different designs, but you definitely need a few specific ones that can handle fast water and picky fish. Shad are famously called the "poor man's salmon," and for good reason—they fight like crazy, they're accessible to almost everyone, and they have a weird, unpredictable temperament that keeps you on your toes. ...