Fishing Frenzy

There are over four hundred and forty different species of shark and they can then be further classified into eight different orders. Many of them are rather small while others can be quite large. They are fascinating creatures and it is no wonder that so many people love to do the sort of shark fishing Cape Cod offers.

The Magellan Fishing Charter knows which location would be best suited for the different species. They say the best bait is just east of Chatham and south of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The most abundant waters are around Cape Cod because of the warm and cold waters that mix.

Nantucket is only fifty kilometres south of Cape Cod and the population on this island is about ten thousand but during the summer months this figure can raise to about fifty thousand. According to the Forbes magazine the value of the houses in this area are among the highest in the United States. In 1966 it was designated a National Historic Landmark because it has the finest surviving architectural and environmental examples dating back to the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century.

Many people like to go out on these boats just to witness the arial acrobatics that the sharks perform once they have been hooked. In some cases Blue Sharks have even come up from under the boat and taken bait out of people's hands. Many have reported seeing dolphins as well as Finn back Whales and Humpback whales as well. It is truly an awesome thing to experience leaving the image in one's mind for many years to come.

On many occasions on the way home from a hard days fishing countless people have reported seeing grey seals playing in the sea and sunbathing on shore. A lucky few have even witnessed some sharks feeding on them as well. For the soft at heart it could be upsetting to see the sharks toss the seals into the air playing with them before having their meal.

Their boat is a thirty five foot Duffy and is custom made especially for fishing in deeper waters. The engine is four hundred and ninety horsepower and the top cruising speed is twenty knots. The cabin has been fitted with very comfortable bunks and there is plenty of seating in the wheel house. There is also place below deck where Giant Bluefin Tuna as well as Shark can be kept.

They guarantee a catch each trip they make but that depends on the month. Cod, Haddock as well as Monk, Halibut, Wolf and Pollack can be caught during March to November where as Shark is more prone to be caught during June to October months. The Giant Bluefin Tuna is easier to catch during July to November and the medium Tuna during June to November. If one wishes to catch Striped Bass and Bluefish the best time would be from June to October.

People are asked to bring rain jackets and pants as well as warm clothing as the further out to sea one gets the cooler the air can become. Also do not forget the sun screen and sun glasses. Shoes are a must as no one will be allowed to fish bare foot and definitely no high heels. All fish that are caught will be filleted by the Captain and must be packed into zip lock freezer bags and put into a large cooler that is packed with ice.