Reliable and durable, the Marathon® Shad Spoon is a time-tested spoon that’s sure to help you catch more fish. The spoons are fast-acting with a realistic motion and flashy metal surface – making them great for trolling or casting.
What are flutter spoons used for?
Flutter spoons are AWESOME Summer and Fall baits for targeting bass that are feeding on baitfish. The technique remains a mystery for most anglers but Tim has refined his methods for both rigging and fishing this unique style of spoon.
What does a shad dart look like?
For those of you who don’t know, the shad dart is a small, lead headed jig that is cone shaped with but a whisp of hair or feathers tied at hooks end. They have been a long-time, East Coast standard for many decades and were originally designed to catch the fish for its namesake – hickory and white shad.
How do you catch shad at Smith Mountain Lake?
You can catch both types of shad using a cast net. Gizzard Shad can be caught during the day in the back of coves. Ale Wives are to be caught at night where light shines on the surface of the water.
Can you solder fish hooks?
Soldering Rings For Hook Replacement
With the proper torch, tools and the right solder, the process of hook replacement is pretty quick and simple.FishDog lays out the particulars of what and how he is soldering rings on fishing lures.
How do you fish a spoon from shore?
Jigging spoons
Great for predators typically found on deep structure. Let the spoon freefall down. When it hits bottom, take up slack line until the rod tip is a foot above the water, then work the spoon with short jerks up and down. Usually, strikes occur when the spoon is falling, so be ready.
Do spoons work for walleye?
Spoons run much faster than most other walleye baits, and allow you to fish higher speeds than most presentations. This does two things: cover water quickly, and pick out the most aggressive and active fish.Spoons work especially well when walleye are schooled up in tight groups feeding on minnow forage.
What is a jigging spoon?
Jigging spoons are not search lures but are “location specific”. That is, you first locate the bass with your electronics, put your boat on top of them, then drop the spoon right into the middle of them. A jigging spoon is generally considered as “deep water” lures when it comes to fishing spoons for bass.
Is shad a good bait?
Shad is an excellent choice for catfish bait all year long when targeting blue and channel catfish, in fact, it’s my top catfish bait. There’s no “season” for when you can and cannot use them. If they’re feeding on shad you can use it for bait and it’s rare they won’t be feeding on fish.
What is the leader for shad?
A thin, stranded wire leader is perfect for running shad baits close to the boat.
What kind of shad are in Smith Mountain Lake?
Striper love live Shad and Smith Mountain Lake is full of them. That makes live Shad out bait of choice for big Striper. The two most common species of Shad found in Smith Mountain Lake are gizzard and alewife. We use both depending on availability and season.
Are there shad in Smith Mountain Lake?
Anglers use live shad throughout the year, trolling is most popular during the warmer months, and casting top water or shallow running plugs is most productive in April-June at night. Most striped bass are caught between the dam and buoy R80 of the Roanoke Arm and up to buoy B44 of the Blackwater Arm.
How do you catch freshwater stripers?
Live bait is one of the most reliable methods of all for catching winter stripers. I use live threadfin shad if I can get them or 3-6 inch shiners. Larger shad and blueback herring can also be used if big fish are present. Keep the shad in circular aerated bait containers to make sure they stay lively.
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