Hickory Shad Maintenance?

[Roger]

Originally Posted by Team Rock On

There are oxygen systems out there that will do the trick. Be carefull though as I think these possesion limits are still in force...http://www.matagordabay.com/hodgesaeration/

Hickory Shad / American Shad
American shad and hickory shad populations are currently listed as unknown, but a complete stock assessment is expected in 2007. American shad populations are believed to be suffering from depletion due to habitat loss and pollution.

• ME, NH: 2 fish any size
• MA, CT, RI: 6 fish any size (any combination of both species)

I don't see anything in the RI regs.

[animal]

As was mentioned earlier,don't handle them except by the head.Anywhere else and every scale you touch,will fall off,fouling the water,and your systems filters.

[Brian L]

Originally Posted by Roger

I don't see anything in the RI regs.

I've been fishing with them for five years now and I've never heard of any regs. w/r/t hickories either. I've been legal anyhow, which is good!

[devils fiddle]

Hickory Shad are my favorite bait for sure.

A few things I do to keep them lively:
Don't touch them until you want to use them as bait. Remove from darts with pliers only. Get them in the tank ASAP.

Get them as much oxygen in the tank as possible. Aerated rock from a pet store and an air compressor. Total cost $25.

Just some ideas i guess.