Sport Fishing For Sharks

June 4, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment

When you consider the various extreme sports shark fishing may not come to mind. However sport fishing for sharks is just about as extreme as it gets. Here are a few tips to help you understand the basics of this exciting sport.

People fish for sharks for various reasons. Some people like the thrill of actually participating. Others actually would like to catch a shark and if that’s your goal the best time to do it is in June.

The temperature is not to hot yet and you will be able to attract more sharks. If you decide to go a little later in the summer you should consider the water temperatures and find as cool of a spot as you possibly can.

Being prepared for a shark fishing trip is a must. You will need to include the proper gear and chum. You will want to choose rods and reels that can handle up to 300 pound fish or more. You will use three to five baits in the water at a time therefore you’ll need many rods and reels set up in advance.

You should use a rod that is a 50 to 80 pound class rod. Running chum is the best way to track the sharks to be prepared for the mess that leaves. Also be sure and bring a harness and safety straps so you do not fall overboard!

Sharks swim at different levels and temperatures. You want to know in advance what species of shark you are fishing for.

Keep your line out of the way and stay at the highest rock and holder on the particular side of the boat that you are fishing from. Attach your bait, attach a weight or balloon on the line, and implant it approximately 80 feet.

The second rod should go down 60 feet while resting in the trolling holder. This line is also attached to the midshipmen with a rubber band.

Your third line will be set down 30 feet with no balloon and rather free of bait. Also be sure your drags are loose so you’ll be alerted by the clicking sound of the real. If you color code your balloons it’s easier to see which one is being pulled on.

If you’re lucky enough to get a shark be ready. Sharks will be agitated and how they act once you hook one will be different.

Once you have a shark close to the boat have someone help you bring it in. You should hand wire the shark into the boat as those are sturdy and will not break.

If you are going to keep the shark gaff and rope in by its tail. Only keep it if you’re planning on eating it. Otherwise you can still get your picture taken without killing it and then release it.

William Hutchinson
HobbyFishingTips.com

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