Spring fishing for shad on the Potomac and it's tributaries is one of the most exciting types of fly fishing you will ever encounter. There are over a dozen other species of fish you can catch during this time, you truly never know what you catch until you land the fish.
FAQ
Q: When do you fish/guide for shad?
A: Last two weeks of April through first two weeks of May depending on conditions
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: License, rod/reel/sink tip, flies, polarized glasses, footwear that can get wet, gloves
Q: Do you wade the Potomac for shad?
A: Never. It is illegal to enter the water where we fish and it would drown you
Q: Can I buy flies from you?
A: Yes, please check Rob's Etsy shop
Q: Can we keep the fish?
A: You can keep as many white perch and snakehead as you want. Laws prohibit the removal of American shad, hickory shad, and river herring
Q: What is your rate?
A: $50 per angler per hour whether on foot or boat