Silver bullets

The icy breath of winter has finally departed. Spring is upon us, and the world seems to be awakening from its slumber. The cottonwoods are drifting gently down upon the cool green river, the universal signal which the seasoned angler understands. It is time to hit the vice and tie some shad flies, dust off the seven weight, and wade thankfully into the chilled American River on a blistering hot evening to enjoy the non stop hard pulling action of the magnificent American Shad.