Shad Fishing Columbia River Bonneville Dam 2022 | Catch - Clean - Cook Part I

Early season shad fishing at Bonneville Dam. I wanted to test out the water and scout out the fish for my viewers. I will have shad cooking on Part II video.
Gears:
Lamiglas X-11 8'6" 8-12lb
Reel: Shimano Curado K 200
Main line: 10 lbs
Leader line: 8 lbs
Sinker: Coil hollow core lead cut into ~ 3"
Fish Knife:
AZUMASYUSAKU" Deba Hocho (Kitchen Knife) 180mm(ABT 7.1 Inch), Blade Edge : Aogami Steel, TOSA Kurouchi, Double Bevel
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[@Amrifishingandtraveling93]

WAw amazing spot mncing yg masih asri,hsilnya mantap 🤙

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@andychhun7249]

nice shad fishing video

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@vinhha6073]

Wow.. I didn't know you a KZbinr.. 👍👍... nice to see you bro.... I was there last week and today with friend , over 50 shad ... 😂😂... I love shad fishing cuz he fight good... I used light rod 6.8 long and 4 pound line... love my rod bent.... hope you you outer again and shake your hand... 👍

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

hmm have we met before? Yeah, we might cross path some day.

[@bhdlp]

I would shake his hand before he cleans his fish if I were you..

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

@@bhdlp lolz yeah they tend to smell a little fishy, but that's a good indication of a good day of fishing.

[@fishicaleducation3694]

Morning. Nice haul ! I’ve Always used shad for crab bait. Are they good to eat ? Love to hear all about how you cook them. Yummy

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Well, it's hard to say since everyone has a different taste. Shad born in river, wild raise in ocean, and they have high level of Omega-3. So they should be good for our health. If you can use shad to exchange for crabs that's even better. Thanks for dropping me a line!

[@AdventureeX]

Nice video dude!!

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jonweaver2410]

Nice catch! Where can we buy the knife to scale and clean the Shads? Thanks.

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

I purchased the deba knife from Amazon. I just added the link in the video description for you. Thanks!

[@jasonfliu]

Nice video, thanks for sharing it. where did you buy the pencil weight? thanks

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

I am glad you like it. It called 1/4" coil lead. I cut them into about 3" in length, and used lead posting pliers to punch a hole on one end to connect to a swivel.

[@jasonfliu]

@@WestCoastOutdoors thanks so much

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

@@jasonfliu You can buy them at Waltmart, Sportman's, Fisherman's marine. Bi-Mart probably has them too.

[@jasonfliu]

Ok will check them out

[@tedhess-homeier7523]

I can’t believe you threw away the best part. Throw the fish away not the roe.

[@tommyun3849]

He thought and pretended dat he did not know dat’s why 😂 Americans/European want 2 B

[@MyExRebirth]

Is this on the oregon side? I've never fished for shad. Do people fish the washington side as well?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Yes, this is on Oregon side. Yes, a lot of people fish on Washington side as well.

[@rickyyym]

Yea I just went yesterday for my first timer ever and plenty of people on the Washington side.

[@ozdog25]

I went to Bonneville dam today and didn't get anything or see other fisherman. When is the best time to go for shad or salmon? I also couldn't find a good spot smh

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Best time for Shad fishing is around end of May to end of June. For salmon, spring and early fall. Check fish count and check emergency regulations before you go because they change all the time.

[@4zqi452]

Nice job! What time does it open?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Gate open at 7am on Oregon side.

[@YenNguyen-iy5qi]

Hello daika….a co ban may cai spreader for plunking ko?? Thx

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

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[@tydengr]

no swim lure attached to the hooK?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

No, just the 1/16 oz. jig head. Looks like you are ready for it 😁

[@thuanpham8888]

Should I use 1/16 or 1/8 jigs? Thanks

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

I would go with 1/16 oz. jigs.

[@anning4828]

The jighead bait and the swivel +hook bait which one is better?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

I like both of styles. The swivel + hook style usually works very well on on the sunny day. But you really need the variety of jigs to switch out if something is not as effective on a given day. Although I mainly fish with those two styles. Well, good luck and enjoy catching them.

[@anning4828]

​@@WestCoastOutdoors Thanks for your creative and effective methods, I have learned a lot from you.

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

@@anning4828 I am glad the video helped.

[@user-cm7hs2we9l]

Is this Bradford island or robins?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Bradford Island.

[@user-cm7hs2we9l]

@@WestCoastOutdoors thanks! And you normally use 1oz pencil lead over there right?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

@@user-cm7hs2we9l I didn't weight it but I cut to about 3" length, probably about 3/4 oz.

[@iamalemontree]

I was gonna go today! Do we need a loop knot to tie the jig sir? Or just a normal uni?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Any knots should work as long it's secured to your line. Dam closes at 5PM on Oregon side, so still not too late to go :)

[@iamalemontree]

@@WestCoastOutdoors haha thanks su phu!! I gonna take me 3h to drive lol maybe another day 😀

[@blakearnold6549]

You eat em??

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Yes, I do. There are a few recipes that I usually cook them with, slow cook, can, fry, fish cake, etc.

[@CARLOSLOPEZ-gn4uh]

when is good to do shad fishing? 14 of june?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

Yeah, there should be more shad arrive at that time. Although a lot of people catching them out there now.

[@CARLOSLOPEZ-gn4uh]

how can i know?

[@WestCoastOutdoors]

What would you like to know?