---
title: "American Shad"
scientificName: "Alosa Sapidissima"
url: "https://www.fishfriender.com/it/fish/Alosa-Sapidissima"
locale: "en"
---


# American Shad

*Alosa Sapidissima*

## Which lure to use for American Shad fishing?

Discover the most used lures on American Shad. Those are the most effective!

- [Crazee SALT SPIN TAIL](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Crazee-Lures-SALT-SPIN-TAIL)
- [Caperlan CUILLER TARO](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/CAPERLAN_Lures-CUILLER-TARO)
- [Megabass SUPER SPINDLE WORM 5"](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Megabass-Lures-SUPER-SPINDLE-WORM-5)

## Most used rods for American Shad fishing

Fishing rods play an indispensable role in fishing. Check out those that have been used the most by the Fishfriender community to fish for American Shad.

- [Hearty Rise DEEP BLUE](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Hearty-Rise-Rods-DEEP-BLUE)
- [Tenryu INJECTION SP 82 MH LONG CAST](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Tenryu-Rods-INJECTION-SP-82-MH-LONG-CAST)
- [Adam's HELIXIR](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Adams-Rods-HELIXIR)
- [Ultimate Fishing ENGINEERING FIVE SP 73 ML SOFT SKILLS](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Ultimate-Fishing-Rods-ENGINEERING-FIVE-SP-73-ML-SOFT-SKILLS)

## What are the reels that caught the most of American Shad

It is impossible to fish with a rod without a reel! make your choice by discovering the best reels to capture American Shad.

- [Penn AUTHORITY SPINNING](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Penn-Reels-AUTHORITY-SPINNING)
- [Daiwa NINJA LT 2018](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Daiwa-Reels-NINJA-LT-2018)
- [Daiwa PROREX LT 2017](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Daiwa-Reels-PROREX-LT-2017)

## Which lines are most effective for fishing American Shad

It is often difficult to find the best lines for fishing American Shad. Here you will find the most used lines for this kind of fishing!

- [Daiwa J BRAID X 8](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Daiwa-Lines-J-BRAID-X-8)

## What are the most effective leader for American Shad fishing?

Here you will find the strongest leader for American Shad fishing.

- [Berkley Trilene Fluorocarbon Leader](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/BERKLEY-Leaders-Trilene-Fluorocarbon-Leader)

## The most used fixtures for fishing American Shad

Discover the fixtures selected by the fishermen of American Shad, who held on the most catches.

- [Fiiish PERFECT LINK](https://www.fishfriender.com/it/gear/products/Fiiish-Tying-PERFECT-LINK)

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