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I was wodering if anyone was interested in fishing for shad from the yak up around Richmond. I have absolutely no experience up in that area but there is a report on the fly board that they are there and thick. It wold be a nice chance to do something different from the yak. If anyone is interested or just has advice or suggestions I am all ears. 348-2232
Chad
TAILWALKER
04-28-2005, 08:04 AM
Chad,
I've been fishing them hard since March. If you are going to go do it within the next 4-5 days as the run is going to start slowing considerably. Right now it is red hot. I fish it from all manner of watercraft including the kayak.
Shoot me a bmail and I'll be glad to give you the full rundown from where to launch to where to fish and what flies are hot.
Uturn
04-29-2005, 11:52 AM
Chad,
NewYAker and I are game for Sunday 1 May, weather permitting. Let me know what your plans are. Sorry you missed the action with us on the Rapp last week!! 757-404-3333
Bob G
05-03-2005, 01:02 PM
Hey Uturn,
Good meeting you at Richmond last Sunday, hope action picked up for you guys after I left. There were some good numbers of fish down by the rock island I went to. Would like to get together some time this summer. Email is angler_bob@msn.com
newyaker
05-04-2005, 10:31 AM
Bob, U Turn (MIke) took off this morning on travel and will be out of town for a couple of weeks. Shortly after you left on Sunday, we paddled up above the I-95 bridge and started to do much better. Then we went on up to just below the rapids/rocks and really tore into them. Many fish. Mike scored one at 18.5". Most of mine were somewhat smaller. Overall a very productive and enjoyable outing. I think Mike said you might be interested in trying a yak sometime. If so, let me or Mike know and we'll see what we can do to hook up with you. Also, WRO is holding a demo day on May 14. Info is at http://www.wildriveroutfitters.com/.
Ralph