Bruno Garcia from the Charente-Maritime fishing federation talks about shad fishing on France Bleu La Rochelle, but before that the opening of the pike which took place this morning at 6:22 a.m.
Bruno Garcia
Beautiful weather conditions, everyone knows that and to make a summary of the first information that I collected after these first two hours of fishing. Beautiful catches were made very early this morning. By now fishing has already become a little more difficult. I had taken the risk of saying that it would rather be a day intended for pike, it is true. Phew! For the moment, very, very few zander in areas where usually it is a fish that dominates. this is explained by this translucent water which is the consequence of these easterly winds that have been in place for a while and levels below normal for the season. On the other hand, we can already note on some rivers exceptional pike of more than 80 cm, including one of 98 cm.
For lack of zander we will eat shad
I don’t really recommend it. It is not a very famous fish on the plate because of its many bones but on the other hand fishing it is a real pleasure. Especially since it is a fishing within everyone’s reach. Ideal for getting the youngest to start throwing. Simple fishing, throwing back with small lures.
It is a migratory shad
Whether feigned or large, these are the names of the two species that stay with us, they are migratory. They have been there for a few days, the shads. Two markers allow us to say it, firstly the few catches by fly fishermen in recent days but also the identification of a few “bulls”.
Bulls?
Yes, it’s quite simply the noisy nocturnal demonstrations caused by the reproduction of the shads. Male and female rub against each other on the surface with a very characteristic sonic repercussion.
So which direction do we take to fish them?
The entire course of the Charente river in Charente-Maritime is favorable for this fishing from Tonnay – Charente to upstream of Saintes. Be careful throughout the Sèvre – Niortaise basin, fishing for shad is prohibited.
A few tips for fishing?
Yes it’s important. We do not feast with a shad and in addition it is a fish that encounters a lot of difficulties. Therefore do not hesitate to release them and release them in good conditions so that they survive. First a barbless hook is recommended, if you keep your line, your banner taut you won’t get more. All you need to do when she gets to the edge is to relax your line slightly so that she leaves without having suffered. And that way you won’t even have to hoist it on the bank.
A notice to users
Yes on the Marans – La Rochelle canal tomorrow, May 01, a sporting running event: The canal trail which will take place between Mouillepied and Rompsay in the municipalities of Périgny, Dompierre sur mer and Sainte Soulle. It will therefore be necessary for fishermen, walkers and runners to share the space tomorrow. I prefer to warn but I’m not worried, there is room for all the banner well stretched you won’t get more. All you need to do when she gets to the edge is to relax your line slightly so that she leaves without having suffered. And that way you won’t even have to hoist it on the bank.