Update as of 1/25 – The really big fish are in, from Highway 46 bridge to the Econ. Fish bends and the faster current – deep. The hook benders are out there – make sure your not using wimpy hooks – 18″ – 20″ fish reported being caught. Looks like the season could last awhile this year.
If you need flies we have a great selection.
Update as of 1/20 – We are getting really good feedback from shad fishermen. They are in from Lake Harney south to the Econ. More of the bigger fish have come in – 15-17 inches reported. We’ll try to keep an on going post. Let us know how you are doing.
Update as of 1/18 – The shad are south of Lake Harney and bunched up at Highway 46 bridge – average size 2 pounds. It’ Hot, Hot, Hot!
This is about the average size.
Who let the dogs out! We received our first reports of shad on the St. John’s River, but not where. We tried and tried to squeeze it out of a Guide – all we could get is east of Orlando – it looks like he wanted to keep it to himself for a while. We’ll keep you posted – they are on the run and it should get better as the river recedes.
Come into the store and gear up with rod, reel, line(s) and leader(s). And we are stocked up on the very best patterns of shad flies (tied in the shop). Also, check out our sale rods.
Our Thursday night “Tying with a Guide” is a great time to come in and learn the patterns, tie with some instruction and learn some of the fishing techniques – bring a drink and a snack.
See you on the JOHN – the river that is.
