Need to catch some bait Rock Island?

[fishboy1]

I need to catch some bait to try a new brine method for spring trot line.

Anybody catching any shad, carp, buffalo, brim, or anything up in the rock island area?

 

[striperhunter90]

i live about 5 minutes from the park. there are always shad down there around the boat ramp. just take ya a cast net

 

[bob]

I'm surprised there is any bait in there with all the Musky and Walleye moving up into the upper ends near the dam getting ready to spawn.

 

[striperhunter90]

shhhhhhhhhhhh dont tell about the musky thats supposed to be a secret:)

 

[fishboy1]

thanks guys! Ill give it a shot.

Oh....Which boat ramp? Aren't there a couple?
(Im new around here)

 

[striperhunter90]

GO to the boat ram in the park. you ever need a fishing partner holler at me.

 

[fishboy1]

Thanks.
Will do. Need a new engine on the boat and then its ON!

 

[Craddock1]

I tried salting shad last spring. Put 2 inches of salt in the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket then a layer of shad. Filled the bucket with layers while I was at the dam catching them. They kept good all summer and I still have some. I used a few on jugs every time I went out. Never lost a shad or caught a fish on one. I was sure hoping they would catch fish. They toughen a little and sure are easier to handle than frozen shad. Don't plan to salt any this year.