I just read another of Jeff's posts about using 30' LC-13. Are you fishing shad with a 9 wt? No doubt it's working for you but I used to use a 6 wt. for shad, and I can't imagine using that much LC on a light rod.

Now, if you are straight lining out of the back of a boat or a pram, then casting is not an issue and you simply want to get the line down deep quickly.

I'm really trying to get my 8 year old grandson out to catch his first shad. He's already taken several stripers and smallmouth on a fly (with granpa's help) but shad would really be fun for a newcomer.

Any suggestions ?
Tony