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Shad in the Fall #6835543 11/11/11 08:53 PM
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This may seem like an elementary question , but why do a lot the shad migrate towards the backs of creeks in the fall???

Probably not important to fishing, but I've always wondered and there is no other place better for credible info than the TFF ...


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Oxygen-rich water and more protection from predators is offered in the form of shallow cover in the backs of creeks...they're fair game out there in the middle of the lake, where their only protection is in numbers (balling up)..



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Re: Shad in the Fall [Re: Doug E. Fresh] #6835577 11/11/11 09:07 PM
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And very important to fishing!


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When fishing shallow coves with shad flickering around, whatever you do, do not pitch a Black & blue Beaver in a spot where a fish has just taken a swat at some shad!


Re: Shad in the Fall [Re: Doug E. Fresh] #6835595 11/11/11 09:12 PM
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Shad eat primarily phytoplankton and zooplankton. As summer turns to fall, nutrients in the main lake are lessened and temperatures go down, putting a damper on plankton growth. In the shallow coves and creeks, warm sunny days can cause quick warm-ups, and the plankton can continue to bloom.





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Spawn..........................................

Around April and around October normally depending on temp.





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Re: Shad in the Fall [Re: Frenzy] #6835661 11/11/11 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted By: Frenzy
Shad eat primarily phytoplankton and zooplankton. As summer turns to fall, nutrients in the main lake are lessened and temperatures go down, putting a damper on plankton growth. In the shallow coves and creeks, warm sunny days can cause quick warm-ups, and the plankton can continue to bloom.



These are all the types of responses I am looking for , the scientific aspects like this are especially helpful. I'm trying to become a little more analytical on my approach to fishing. Trying to get away from the "because it's always been that way approach" and actually have the tools of all types of knowledge to think my way through fishing, especially when it gets tough..


Thanks and anymore responses are greatly appreciated...


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Originally Posted By: Doug E. Fresh
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Shad eat primarily phytoplankton and zooplankton. As summer turns to fall, nutrients in the main lake are lessened and temperatures go down, putting a damper on plankton growth. In the shallow coves and creeks, warm sunny days can cause quick warm-ups, and the plankton can continue to bloom.



These are all the types of responses I am looking for , the scientific aspects like this are especially helpful. I'm trying to become a little more analytical on my approach to fishing. Trying to get away from the "because it's always been that way approach" and actually have the tools of all types of knowledge to think my way through fishing, especially when it gets tough..


Thanks and anymore responses are greatly appreciated...
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Originally Posted By: Doug E. Fresh
Originally Posted By: Frenzy
Shad eat primarily phytoplankton and zooplankton. As summer turns to fall, nutrients in the main lake are lessened and temperatures go down, putting a damper on plankton growth. In the shallow coves and creeks, warm sunny days can cause quick warm-ups, and the plankton can continue to bloom.



These are all the types of responses I am looking for , the scientific aspects like this are especially helpful. I'm trying to become a little more analytical on my approach to fishing. Trying to get away from the "because it's always been that way approach" and actually have the tools of all types of knowledge to think my way through fishing, especially when it gets tough..


Thanks and anymore responses are greatly appreciated...


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Re: Shad in the Fall [Re: Doug E. Fresh] #6835980 11/11/11 11:43 PM
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Seriously, Tommy Nixon who is a marine biologist did a whole thing about this on Bassmasters long ago. So I guess it is a pretty good scientific opinion, but I don't know.





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Re: Shad in the Fall [Re: Fish AKA Jerry] #6836013 11/11/11 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted By: Fish AKA Jerry
Seriously, Tommy Nixon who is a marine biologist did a whole thing about this on Bassmasters long ago. So I guess it is a pretty good scientific opinion, but I don't know.
Good article, that's where I got that snippit I posted from. I aint smart nuff to figure these things out without some help hahaha.


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OOPS.. I meant Larry Nixon...





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Re: Shad in the Fall [Re: Doug E. Fresh] #6836158 11/12/11 01:04 AM
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Not to be off-topic, but the GORGE is on @ Conroe.....



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Re: Shad in the Fall [Re: Bayou Burner] #6836243 11/12/11 01:37 AM
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shad need a steady water temp to find food, that's why they migrate. btw a lmb's brain is the size of a pea. just sayin...


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