Shadow bass are not hard to find if you spend time in the right areas. Missouri, Arkansas and Alabama all have healthy populations in targeted waters, and with some research it's easy to identify those. I have spent time on the Eleven Point in Missouri, and had no problem catching a lot of them, including one that was 10.5 inches and 13 ounces. If you show up in August it's easy netting the fry with a good net. Don't be intimidated that they are rare... just do some research and pick your water accordingly.