St. Johns River Shad Derby

Mosquito Creek Outdoors along with the Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine and the Fishing Florida Radio show on 740 AM are excited to bring back the St John River Shad Derby. This month long event is designed to be fun and get more families on the water. There great opportunities for shad fishing all along the St. Johns River and you do not need specialized equipment or a boat to enjoy fun productive fishing. The Central Florida Shad Run is one the best opportunities to introduce your children or family to fishing. The weather is normally very comfortable, the shad are easily caught and create and impressive fight on light tackle or fly.

Paul MacInnis has posted a great summary of the event on the Central Florida Fishing Examiner. He also has several posts with great information about the American Shad, progress of the shad up the St. johns River, hot spots, and techniques. For complete entry instructions, rules, and more information go to Fishing Florida Radio. The Fishing Florida Radio Show on AM740 will be giving updates on progress of the shad run, where the fish are, tip and techniques every Saturday morning from 6 AM to 9 AM on AM740. You can also listen online or download a podcast of past shows. The Orlando edition of Coastal Angler Magazine has applicable tips and and fishing information plus more information on all the sponsors of the event.. One the best sources of information will be the fishing reports from professional guides. Capt. Tom Van Horn specializes in light tackle fishing in the Indian River Lagoon system as well as freshwater in the St. Johns and Econ. Rivers. Capt Chris Myers is a local professional guide specializing in sight fishing on fly the Mosquito Lagoon system. Capt. Myers through his weekly fishing reports has been keeping us up to date on the flies and techniques that are currently working. The 2010 Shad Derby is administered by 321Fish.Com 321Fish.Com lets you participate in conservation-oriented fishing competitions when you want and where you want against anglers in your own neighborhood and from around the world. You fish on your own schedule, at your favorite honey holes, in conditions you choose, and the online check-in is always open. And with your own private Fishing Log you can track your Trips, Catches, Stats, and personal Hall of Fame. Registration is FREE and it's easy to get started!