Tenkara Shad?

[Brian Cohen]

Hello TPFR - I hope you all will indulge a new poster...

I received a Tenkara rod this winter, and have been having a good time messing around with it when weather allows (caught my first trout at Accotink on Saturday!).   I'm looking forward to better weather and more fishing in the spring, and of course I'm wondering if anyone has fished for shad in the Potomac with Tenkara gear - and if so, what kind of setup did you use?   My preliminary google search did not turn up much - but I'm hoping someone on this board has some knowledge to share.

Thanks in advance for  your help -

Brian

[Rob Snowhite]

I've used my Iwana for shad with no luck.  Only managed river herring and white perch. Both of which have been increasing in numbers at Four Mile Run. 

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[Josh L.]

From a 2015 National Capital Chapter Trout Unlimited shad report:

"However, nothing topped the sheer giddiness of Joe Witte as he attempted to land shad on a Tenkara rod. On Friday he anchored next to me and promptly hooked what may well have been the first American shad ever fought on a Tenkara anywhere. You'd think Joe would start with hickories but he really didn’t know the difference and had only just learned of the shad run. That first fish made short work of the reel-less rod and escaped with a splash, seen in the photo above. Soon Joe was on to another, this time a small buck, and the fish circled his boat, never tiring. Bob Smith had to net the pesky shad one boat over and take him off the leash."

Having fished with tenkara and for shad, if you decide to do this, I'd recommend fabricating some kind of lanyard for the tenkara rod.

[Bob Smith]

"From a 2015 National Capital Chapter Trout Unlimited shad report:

"However, nothing topped the sheer giddiness of Joe Witte as he attempted to land shad on a Tenkara rod. On Friday he anchored next to me and promptly hooked what may well have been the first American shad ever fought on a Tenkara anywhere. You'd think Joe would start with hickories but he really didn’t know the difference and had only just learned of the shad run. That first fish made short work of the reel-less rod and escaped with a splash, seen in the photo above. Soon Joe was on to another, this time a small buck, and the fish circled his boat, never tiring. Bob Smith had to net the pesky shad one boat over and take him off the leash."

Having fished with tenkara and for shad, if you decide to do this, I'd recommend fabricating some kind of lanyard for the tenkara rod."

It was fun watching, Joe had fun playing the fish but when it came time to land the shad it was a royal pain. I'd suggest a light but long handled landing net. Something along the lines of what the Brits use for their course bank fishing. Otherwise you'll never be able to land them by yourself.

Bob Smith

[Matthew Longley]

I'd focus more on some of the smaller tribs in the area where Shad run and you can find shallower water that bottleneck shad into an area you are more likely to be able to find them and reach their depth. Sounds like a worthy venture though, why not!?

[Brian Cohen]

Thanks for the suggestion - I was thinking the same thing.  Rock Creek came to mind as a possible spot that might fit the bill.

Brian

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[Ashley Frohwein]

For your next challenge, I suggest C&O Canal Tenkara carpin'. Bring your running shoes if you go after the bigger guys.

On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10:02:29 AM UTC-5, Brian Cohen wrote:

Thanks for the suggestion - I was thinking the same thing.  Rock Creek came to mind as a possible spot that might fit the bill.

Brian

On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 9:52 AM, Matthew Longley <matthew...@gmail.com> wrote:

I'd focus more on some of the smaller tribs in the area where Shad run and you can find shallower water that bottleneck shad into an area you are more likely to be able to find them and reach their depth. Sounds like a worthy venture though, why not!?

On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 9:13:54 AM UTC-5, Bob Smith wrote:

"From a 2015 National Capital Chapter Trout Unlimited shad report:

"However, nothing topped the sheer giddiness of Joe Witte as he attempted to land shad on a Tenkara rod. On Friday he anchored next to me and promptly hooked what may well have been the first American shad ever fought on a Tenkara anywhere. You'd think Joe would start with hickories but he really didn’t know the difference and had only just learned of the shad run. That first fish made short work of the reel-less rod and escaped with a splash, seen in the photo above. Soon Joe was on to another, this time a small buck, and the fish circled his boat, never tiring. Bob Smith had to net the pesky shad one boat over and take him off the leash."

Having fished with tenkara and for shad, if you decide to do this, I'd recommend fabricating some kind of lanyard for the tenkara rod."

It was fun watching, Joe had fun playing the fish but when it came time to land the shad it was a royal pain. I'd suggest a light but long handled landing net. Something along the lines of what the Brits use for their course bank fishing. Otherwise you'll never be able to land them by yourself.

Bob Smith

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[Carl Z.]

A bigger mainstream rod would probably do well.  I can see a 7m rod from shore.  I also would go with a heavy leader near the fish and a short section of strain relief tippet, then back to your tenkara line.  The strain relief tippet will prevent damage to the rod, but you can grab the heavier leader near the fish to hand line them in.  

I think it would be fun to watch someone do this, but I'm not sure I want to try it myself.

Carl

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On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 11:45 AM, Ashley Frohwein <ashleyf...@gmail.com> wrote:

For your next challenge, I suggest C&O Canal Tenkara carpin'. Bring your running shoes if you go after the bigger guys.

On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10:02:29 AM UTC-5, Brian Cohen wrote:

Thanks for the suggestion - I was thinking the same thing.  Rock Creek came to mind as a possible spot that might fit the bill.

Brian

On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 9:52 AM, Matthew Longley <matthew...@gmail.com> wrote:

I'd focus more on some of the smaller tribs in the area where Shad run and you can find shallower water that bottleneck shad into an area you are more likely to be able to find them and reach their depth. Sounds like a worthy venture though, why not!?

On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 9:13:54 AM UTC-5, Bob Smith wrote:

"From a 2015 National Capital Chapter Trout Unlimited shad report:

"However, nothing topped the sheer giddiness of Joe Witte as he attempted to land shad on a Tenkara rod. On Friday he anchored next to me and promptly hooked what may well have been the first American shad ever fought on a Tenkara anywhere. You'd think Joe would start with hickories but he really didn’t know the difference and had only just learned of the shad run. That first fish made short work of the reel-less rod and escaped with a splash, seen in the photo above. Soon Joe was on to another, this time a small buck, and the fish circled his boat, never tiring. Bob Smith had to net the pesky shad one boat over and take him off the leash."

Having fished with tenkara and for shad, if you decide to do this, I'd recommend fabricating some kind of lanyard for the tenkara rod."

It was fun watching, Joe had fun playing the fish but when it came time to land the shad it was a royal pain. I'd suggest a light but long handled landing net. Something along the lines of what the Brits use for their course bank fishing. Otherwise you'll never be able to land them by yourself.

Bob Smith

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[Rob Snowhite]

Just got my new Fly Fisherman in the mail. Top left cover has Tenkara for Tarpon. 

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[Ashley Frohwein]

Tenkara for tarpon? What the how?