Like univland said, in Lawrence is where I get them, pretty much any where down river from the Lawrence falls. Make sure you have some heavier lead free weights to add to your line. Some times the shad are down deeper and the tin darts won't be able to get down there with the fast current.
I sell bismuth darts which are much heavier than pure tin. But probably cost more than what you paid for yours.
Check them out at www.suckerpunchbaits.com
I sell bismuth darts which are much heavier than pure tin. But probably cost more than what you paid for yours.
Check them out at www.suckerpunchbaits.com
Those look awesome Joey. May order from you soon. Back to work on Monday after a 4 month layoff. Will be good for the pocket, but is gonna interfere with my fishing....was bummed about the whole lead eal for shad darts.
never seen that before but pretty awesome idea!
Earliest I've caught shad was April 15th on the Merrimack River many years ago at Rocks Village. Not many people know that this area is considered the ocean from the mouth all the way up to the I-495 overpass because of the tidal influence. You are okay with using lead shad darts from here to the I-495 overpass because the lead ban pertains to inland freshwater only not saltwater. Just remember after 495 bridge in Haverhill it is freshwater.
I also suggest using a gold hammered willow leaf spoon. I hardly ever use shad darts because the spoon outfishes the dart in my opinion.
They should be running any week now. Can't wait to see the rod bend and the drag peel off.
I also suggest using a gold hammered willow leaf spoon. I hardly ever use shad darts because the spoon outfishes the dart in my opinion.
They should be running any week now. Can't wait to see the rod bend and the drag peel off.