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Welcome to the podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into the exciting world of shad fly fishing on two of the Pacific Northwest’s iconic rivers — the Columbia and Willamette. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, this is your one-stop guide to chasing shad on the fly. We cover everything you need to know, including: 🔍 Water types shad prefer and how to read the river 🎯 Line selection: sink tips, shooting heads & more 🎣 Rod and reel setups that work best for shad 📍 Best locations to find shad on both rivers 🌊 Tide influence and how it affects your timing 🪰 Fly patterns that consistently produce strikes Grab your gear and tune in for insights, tips, and on-the-water strategies to help you hook into these hard-fighting fish. If you love fly fishing and want to expand your season, this episode is for you! 👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you’ve chased shad on the fly or have any questions.
#FlyFishing #ShadFishing #ColumbiaRiver #WillametteRiver #PNWFishing #FlyTying #FishingPodcast #ShadOnTheFly
Tide Link - https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noa...
Water Temp Columbia - https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring...
Water Temp Willamette - https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring...
By Jason Osborn5
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Welcome to the podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into the exciting world of shad fly fishing on two of the Pacific Northwest’s iconic rivers — the Columbia and Willamette. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, this is your one-stop guide to chasing shad on the fly. We cover everything you need to know, including: 🔍 Water types shad prefer and how to read the river 🎯 Line selection: sink tips, shooting heads & more 🎣 Rod and reel setups that work best for shad 📍 Best locations to find shad on both rivers 🌊 Tide influence and how it affects your timing 🪰 Fly patterns that consistently produce strikes Grab your gear and tune in for insights, tips, and on-the-water strategies to help you hook into these hard-fighting fish. If you love fly fishing and want to expand your season, this episode is for you! 👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you’ve chased shad on the fly or have any questions.
#FlyFishing #ShadFishing #ColumbiaRiver #WillametteRiver #PNWFishing #FlyTying #FishingPodcast #ShadOnTheFly
Tide Link - https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noa...
Water Temp Columbia - https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring...
Water Temp Willamette - https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring...

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