Capn,
All you need for shad is a "Wolly Bugger" type fly tied with a marabou tail, Estaz Chenille body wrapped on a size 6 & 4 - 2xl hook, preferably stainless steel. Tie these in Pink, White, and Chartreuse and fish on a 6 wt or 7 wt fly rod with a 200 grain full sink line. Swing the fly in the current and strip back then hang on.
In looking at the flies I have here it looks like they are tied on 1xl hooks, If you PM me your address I will send you some flies that I have had success with in the past, looks like I will not be able to get back to the Shad run this year.
