If you have never went fishing for sharks before, then you will need to know some basic information before you get out there. Sharks are very aggressive and can also be very dangerous, so I will go over what you need to know about shark fishing.
If it is your main goal to actually catch a shark, the best time to do it is in May if you are in Florida. The temperature is not too hot and it will attract more of the predators you seek. If you decide to fish for sharks in the middle of the summer, you should be aware of water temperatures and try to find the coolest spot possible.
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.
There are many types of bait that you can use, you could use live bait, which is preferred, cutting the tail off will increase the scent of the bait also. Chum will also greatly increase you chances of hooking up with a shark, bloody the waters and they will come.
Depending on what type of shark you are going after, will mainly decide what kind of bait and tackle set up you will need. Some sharks like to swim really deep, while others will rise to the surface when they smell the blood, hook size is very important along with having a gaff if you plan on landing the shark.
You should have your drag set at medium, enough to when a shark hits the bait the hook will set itself, if it is too loose it will be harder to set the hook, if it is too light the line could snap. Fighting the shark is the fun part, lift the rod up and reel in while lifting the rod down, repeat this process until the shark is up to the boat.
Landing a shark requires help, and your helper should have experience. One option would be to gaff the shark, and be careful when shark is on the boat as they will stay alive for a good amount of time when out of the water. If the shark is too large and you want to keep it you will have to drag it in the water back to base with a wire or rope.
You should only keep a shark if you plan on eating it. Shark finning has depleted many and they are in danger of becoming extinct. Please help keep these predators alive by releasing the shark if you are not planning to eat it or hang it on your wall.
If it is your main goal to actually catch a shark, the best time to do it is in May if you are in Florida. The temperature is not too hot and it will attract more of the predators you seek. If you decide to fish for sharks in the middle of the summer, you should be aware of water temperatures and try to find the coolest spot possible.
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.
There are many types of bait that you can use, you could use live bait, which is preferred, cutting the tail off will increase the scent of the bait also. Chum will also greatly increase you chances of hooking up with a shark, bloody the waters and they will come.
Depending on what type of shark you are going after, will mainly decide what kind of bait and tackle set up you will need. Some sharks like to swim really deep, while others will rise to the surface when they smell the blood, hook size is very important along with having a gaff if you plan on landing the shark.
You should have your drag set at medium, enough to when a shark hits the bait the hook will set itself, if it is too loose it will be harder to set the hook, if it is too light the line could snap. Fighting the shark is the fun part, lift the rod up and reel in while lifting the rod down, repeat this process until the shark is up to the boat.
Landing a shark requires help, and your helper should have experience. One option would be to gaff the shark, and be careful when shark is on the boat as they will stay alive for a good amount of time when out of the water. If the shark is too large and you want to keep it you will have to drag it in the water back to base with a wire or rope.
You should only keep a shark if you plan on eating it. Shark finning has depleted many and they are in danger of becoming extinct. Please help keep these predators alive by releasing the shark if you are not planning to eat it or hang it on your wall.
About the Author:
Jerry Collinsburg has been fishing in florida for further than 15 years. For further tips on how to catch sharks you can read his entry on his website. Shark Fishing Florida
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