Since Pfeiffer wrote his first book on shad twenty-five years ago, much has happened to improve the fishery. The fish has made a comeback and shad fishing along both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts continues to grow in popularity. Many fishermen launch the season by fishing in the early spring for shad. They've learned that shad make jolting strikes, long runs, hard fights, and high jumps. This complete guide covers the history and habits of shad and all the practical fishing on range, tackle for both fly fishing and spin fishing, and techniques for fishing on the shore and from a boat. This practical guide for taking this popular game fish on fly or lure is completely up-to- date and covers the latest developments in fishery and equipment. Includes patterns for 176 shad flies.
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C. Boyd Pfeiffer is a prolific writer of fishing books including Fly Fishing Bass Basics (0811726754) and Fly Fishing Saltwater Basics (0811727637). He also writes for the major fishing magazines. He lives in Phoenix, Maryland.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive,
This review is from: Shad Fishing (Paperback)
Pretty comprehensive coverage of various aspects of fishing for Shad. He covers different methods of fishing for shad (not just fly fishing). It is especially detailed with respect to the design of many, many flies for shad fishing. I would have liked more illustrations and pictures instead of verbal descriptions. I would also have liked a detailed description of how to find out exactly when to go shad fishing, other than showing up to fish and seeing if fish are there are not.
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Very comprehensive work on Shad and how to catch them. I bought it for the section on fly fishing for Shad which I plan to try after years of fishing with darts. A great reference for anything and everything related to Shad.
5.0 out of 5 stars
First Rate: The Seminal Shad Book,
This review is from: Shad Fishing (Paperback)
Boyd continues his exemplary service to the angling community by exploring and promoting fascinating aspects of the sport. As a fellow shad fisherman, I'm indebted to Boyd for this reprise of his previous work, and furthering the appreciation for this fascinating fish.
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Shad fishing was commercially important long before the general Colonial population had the time, inclination, or money to pursue any type of sportfishing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shad waters, mini lead heads, shad fishing, shad recipes, shad fly, smaller hickory shad, spinning anglers, shad anglers, gold bead chain, shad seem, silver bead chain, shad darts, yellow calf tail, silver holographic tinsel, shad hits, shad lure, shad enter, shad flies, flutter spoons, dumbbell eyes, lead dumbbell, shad fisherman, fluorescent floss, pearl braid, hourglass eyes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Krystal Flash, West Coast, Thread Red, Connecticut River, Eyes Silver, Crystal Hair, East Coast, New York, Santa Rosa, Susquehanna River, Carl Blackledge, Delaware River, Hackle White, Body White, Edge Bright, Head Red, Chesapeake Bay, Eyes Medium, Fly Brite, Hook Eagle Claw, New Jersey, Thread Fluorescent, Eyes Gold, Thread White, Body Dubbed New!
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Shad fishing was commercially important long before the general Colonial population had the time, inclination, or money to pursue any type of sportfishing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shad waters, mini lead heads, shad fishing, shad recipes, shad fly, smaller hickory shad, spinning anglers, shad anglers, gold bead chain, shad seem, silver bead chain, shad darts, yellow calf tail, silver holographic tinsel, shad hits, shad lure, shad enter, shad flies, flutter spoons, dumbbell eyes, lead dumbbell, shad fisherman, fluorescent floss, pearl braid, hourglass eyes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Krystal Flash, West Coast, Thread Red, Connecticut River, Eyes Silver, Crystal Hair, East Coast, New York, Santa Rosa, Susquehanna River, Carl Blackledge, Delaware River, Hackle White, Body White, Edge Bright, Head Red, Chesapeake Bay, Eyes Medium, Fly Brite, Hook Eagle Claw, New Jersey, Thread Fluorescent, Eyes Gold, Thread White, Body Dubbed New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Fish Flies (Vol 2) by Terry Hellekson on page 49, page 106, and Back Matter
- Experience the World of Shad Fishing by Lenox Dick on page 156, and Back Matter
- The Complete Book of Tackle Making by C. Boyd Pfeiffer on page 136, and Back Matter
- The Hudson River by RH BOYLE on page 189, and Back Matter
- Tying Glass Bead Flies by Joe Warren on page 79, and Back Matter
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- Flies of the Northwest by Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club on page 119, and Back Matter
- The Founding Fish by John McPhee on page 8
- The Founding Fish by John McPhee on page 8
- Fly Fishing Saltwater Basics by C. Boyd Pfeiffer in Back Matter
- Complete Photo Guide to Fly Fishing: 300 Strategies, Techniques and Insights (The Freshwater Angler) by C. Boyd Pfeiffer in Back Matter
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