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Category: Fishing

Spring Shad Run Hits Hard On the Rappahannock Fall Line

January 29, 2025

By Woodie Walker, Rappahannock Adventures One of the most exciting angling adventures in Virginia will peak in April on the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg. The annual return of Hickory shad …

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Two anglers posing with a freshly caught Hickory shad on the banks of the Rappahannock River during the spring shad run
Tags: Catch and Release, Falmouth Beach, Fishing Techniques, Fly Fishing, Hickory Shad, Old Mill Park, Public Access, Rappahannock River, Spring Fishing, Virginia Fishing

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