Saltwater Fishing - Hooking Up With Sharks
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
By Jerry Collinsburg
Sharks rule the open sea, they are very rarely the prey when it comes to other fish. This is why fishing for sharks can be extremely challenging and fun. So if you think you are up to the challenge to catch some sharks there are some things that you should know if you have not fished for sharks before.
Sharks can be found all over the world, most of them like water temperatures to be in the 75 degree water range, give or take. If you are serious about fishing for big sharks you should try and stay away from extremely warm waters.
When you plan on going shark fishing, you need to be prepared. Many people would advise keeping a checklist beforehand in order to help you with preparation, some things that you should include when packing for your trip are chum and proper gear. Your rods and reels should be able to handle a two pound hundred fish or greater.
As most of us know that sharks can smell blood from miles away, so you will need some bloody chum to attract them by the boat. As for bait I would recommend using live bait, like a big pinfish or blur runner with the tail cut off.
You will need to know what species of shark you are fishing for, this will give you an idea of what size hook and bait you will need. Once you have that figured out and have the chum in the water it is time to get the fishing lines in.
As soon as you have waited and finally caught your first shark, you better be prepared. Sharks will have different temperaments and act according to their agitation. Some sharks have been known to slightly drag the bait before they swallow, while other sharks will run at the boat, run in the opposing direction from the boat, or come right up to the boat.
Once you have the shark up to the boat you have the option of landing it or setting it free. To land a shark you will need help, you can gaff the shark if it is not to big. If the shark is huge, you will have to rope the shark inland tied behind or beside the boat.
Sharks should only be kept if the intentions are to eat them or hang them on the wall. They have been over fished in the past and used only for their fins, which is now illegal. Help protect the sharks by cutting the line and letting them go, the hook will eventually rot out and will not harm the shark if the line is cut.
Sharks can be found all over the world, most of them like water temperatures to be in the 75 degree water range, give or take. If you are serious about fishing for big sharks you should try and stay away from extremely warm waters.
When you plan on going shark fishing, you need to be prepared. Many people would advise keeping a checklist beforehand in order to help you with preparation, some things that you should include when packing for your trip are chum and proper gear. Your rods and reels should be able to handle a two pound hundred fish or greater.
As most of us know that sharks can smell blood from miles away, so you will need some bloody chum to attract them by the boat. As for bait I would recommend using live bait, like a big pinfish or blur runner with the tail cut off.
You will need to know what species of shark you are fishing for, this will give you an idea of what size hook and bait you will need. Once you have that figured out and have the chum in the water it is time to get the fishing lines in.
As soon as you have waited and finally caught your first shark, you better be prepared. Sharks will have different temperaments and act according to their agitation. Some sharks have been known to slightly drag the bait before they swallow, while other sharks will run at the boat, run in the opposing direction from the boat, or come right up to the boat.
Once you have the shark up to the boat you have the option of landing it or setting it free. To land a shark you will need help, you can gaff the shark if it is not to big. If the shark is huge, you will have to rope the shark inland tied behind or beside the boat.
Sharks should only be kept if the intentions are to eat them or hang them on the wall. They have been over fished in the past and used only for their fins, which is now illegal. Help protect the sharks by cutting the line and letting them go, the hook will eventually rot out and will not harm the shark if the line is cut.
About the Author:
Jerry Collinsburg has had experience Saltwater Fishing Florida for further than 15 years. For further information on how to catch sharks you can read his entry on his website. Florida Shark Fishing
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