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Shad on lake waco

Posted By: Ian679

Shad on lake waco - 01/13/16 12:37 PM

Anyone have any tips or know where to find shad from the bank at lake waco?
Posted By: Spud--Cattin Around Adventures

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/13/16 01:49 PM

From the bank find river access and deep holes.
Posted By: boosted_abugarcia

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/13/16 01:50 PM

Originally Posted By: Ian679
Anyone have any tips or know where to find shad from the bank at lake waco?

I usually get them at the park located at the end of bosque. But haven't been in a while so I don't know how bad debris is .
Posted By: boosted_abugarcia

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/13/16 01:51 PM

I would try Brazos Park East and cast on both of the boat ramps .
Posted By: Ian679

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/13/16 09:59 PM

About threw my arm off at Brazos park east. All I caught was a rusty hook. And the dog cut his paw on a piece of glass. Did a little touch up with super glue and he was good to go. Caught 5 fish total. Small channel. Two 2lb and a 4 lb blue. Then a awesome 12.52 lb 31.5 inch blue. All on punch bait. Aj
ll released.
Posted By: Ian679

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/13/16 10:05 PM

Posted By: Ian679

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/13/16 10:07 PM

It doesn't like posting pictures from my phone! Grr
Posted By: snowyriver6

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/15/16 02:15 AM

there are a couple places to catch gizzard shad, one spot 8-10 inches long, one place 5-6 inches long. I wouldnt know how to tell you how to get there Id just have to show you. Is the bait store still open where they were selling perch ?.. Like if you are going to mexia
Posted By: Ian679

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/15/16 03:11 AM

Not that I know of. I always go to walmart for livers or dip bait. I catch everything else myself. I know lake waco, bosque and the brazos pretty well around here. Maybe if u know of land markers or buildings?
Posted By: Waco Crappie

Re: Shad on lake waco - 01/15/16 07:30 PM

Go to the spill way. If they are still letting water out the shad are there. Go downstream from the rocks but before the bridge.
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