Flyfishing for Shad in Maryland

This video short by Jason du Pont should inspire everone to get out and fly fish for shad while they’re runnin’.

Shad are now migrating up many river systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. Thousands of fifteen to twenty inch plus shad will be moving upriver in greater numbers as warmer weather arrives. The Potomac, James and Susquehanna Rivers are regional hotspots, along with Deer Creek.