bigfishguy
6/22/2014 5:17:00 AMI wonder if the crowds thin out a bit later in the season, because more and more people have filled their crab-bait (or whatever) requirements by then? (Their freezer is only so big.) I've been living vicariously through your reports lately. Keep up the great reports.
Westside Angler
6/22/2014 8:40:00 AMThanks Bigfishguy! Keep in mind that a good majority of the folks prized these fish for consumption/ and in some part of the US - these fish are considered a deliciously and place special orders for them. Another thing is that, you have a mix variety of anglers - some come for just the actions (C&R), some for crab/ cut bait as mentioned, and others for family experience (take the kids out fishing).
So my point is that, as long as the shad numbers are healthy - folks are going to show up. Just checked the recent counts, Wed Thurs Fri all showed over 100K each - which is great, Sat = 65K - which is good but not great.
*** Mis-perception *** 1) Is that there is too many anglers or is too crowded 2) Is that you catch more fish closer to the Dam = Not the case. There's plenty of space below the Dam and you can catch just as much/ or more if you have the right set up and discipline
So my point is that, as long as the shad numbers are healthy - folks are going to show up. Just checked the recent counts, Wed Thurs Fri all showed over 100K each - which is great, Sat = 65K - which is good but not great.
*** Mis-perception *** 1) Is that there is too many anglers or is too crowded 2) Is that you catch more fish closer to the Dam = Not the case. There's plenty of space below the Dam and you can catch just as much/ or more if you have the right set up and discipline