Match the hatch with gizzard shad

July 5, 2023

Michigan pro Kevin VanDam says you can upsize your lures and fish more aggressively when gizzard shad are in play.

Written by

Jonathan LePera

Threadfin shad get all the hype. But, if you asked Kevin VanDam, Jordan Lee and Randall Tharp, fol-
lowing the movements of gizzard shad always leads to big fish.

Based on their experiences, gizzards grow larger and consequently provide a better meal. The larger bass that chase them — those are the ones that win tournaments.