Fishing the Shad Migration Along Coastal Rivers
A brilliant orange sun crept above the horizon as I eased into the crisp, clear waters of Virginia's Rappahannock River. The air was chilly, but layers of warm clothes and neoprene chest waders kept me warm as I carefully waded towards the head of a favorite pool.
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The basics can never be emphasized enough. In the act of fish-catching, it is not the bells, whistles, tricks, twists, scents or latest lures that really matter. Gadgets help. And, at times, fish readily bite gadgets.
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