Shad anglers on the Feather River are doing well, reported local guide Kevin Brock. "It's relatively easy for a couple of anglers in a boat to release well over 50 shad in an afternoon", said Brock. "Big numbers of shad are in the river just below the Thermalito Afterbay Outlet. Even bank anglers can sometimes catch 5 to 10 shad in an hour, with the late afternoon being best. We are seeing some very large female fish in the four pound class.

"All the usual jigs and flies are working well. A fluorescent orange or red head with a green body is standard, but we have also been catching fish on yellow or even pink/white. With flies, bigger and bulkier is better with the high water, and be sure to add a couple of split shot."