Urban Fly Fishing for American Shad in the Connecticut River Valley, Massachusetts!

It ain’t pretty but it’s an absolute blast! Springtime fills the Connecticut River and its tributaries bursting with American Shad. Often ignored, these fish fight hard and are fairly easy to catch. Learn the spots, the flies, and the tackle necessary to have way more fun than you think! It’s a very urban setting that goes well with catching these gritty fish. Maybe you’ll even climb down a ladder or two!