I am not familiar with shad darts or the way they are used. Can you show me an illustration of some sort? Also, if I am going to be fishing the American River for the American shad, what would be a good color combo?

I have heard that the weight of the dart head will be sufficient, then I was also told that the dart is tied to a 2 foot leader with a sliding 1 ounce weight on the other end… what is the deal? Thanks.
Caunltd, I will be at the end of Fruitridge at the “minnow hole”. Are you famliar with that area?