James River Fishing Report

Shad Run

Fished the James River in Richmond for the annual shad run.

  • Added By: bigjim on 04/09/10 11:02 AM
  • Location: James River
  • Report Date: 4/5/2010
  • # of Hotspots: 1
  • # of Photos: 0
  • # of Fish Caught: 8
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Shad Catch

  • # of Fish Caught: 8
  • Water Type: freshwater
  • Type of Fish: American Shad
  • Fish Length (Avg): 13 inches
  • Fish Length (Max): 19 inches
  • Bait Type: Marabou / Bucktail Jig Check Prices
  • Bait Details: Fished a dart & spoon rig.
  • Location Details: Actually caught hickories instead of American shad but the selection is not available.

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