A few American Shad in the Russian River now.....

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Heard that 3 Shad were caught by a Steelheader recently in the Russian River.

[Carl Blackledge]

Heard that 3 Shad were caught by a Steelheader recently in the Russian River.
Bill,

Yes there are SHAD in the Russian River. I just delivered Steve Jackson, the owner of Kings, his yearly supply of Shad flies. He said that at least a half dozen SHAD were hooked over the weekend, It's not red hot yet, but at least they have fish.

Carl