How to catch Shad in Stardew Valley
Pro tip: Improve your fishing rod for a better chance at catching those elusive Shads. They won't know what hit 'em.
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Easy peasy, Shad are rain lovers. Fish in the River during Spring, Summer, or Fall when it's pouring. Your fishing rod is your best friend here.
Catchin' a Shad in Stardew ain't too tricky, folks! Just make sure you're fishin' when it's raining. Shads love that wet weather. Head over to the River – that's their favorite hangout. Don't forget, you can only snag 'em in Spring, Summer, and Fall during rainy days. Happy fishin'!
Just buy it from the Traveling Cart, lol. Fishing in the rain is for chumps.
Shad? Oh, those slippery fish. Literally spent hours by the river in the rain before I caught my first one. Make sure it's raining and keep that line in the river. Persistence is key!
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