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.
Preparation is the key to shark fishing, make a checklist before you go and make sure you have everything that you will need. You will need a strong fishing rod and reel that can hold at least 50 pound test. You will also want to have a safety harness so you do not get pulled in the water and become bait yourself.
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. - 31499
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.
Preparation is the key to shark fishing, make a checklist before you go and make sure you have everything that you will need. You will need a strong fishing rod and reel that can hold at least 50 pound test. You will also want to have a safety harness so you do not get pulled in the water and become bait yourself.
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. - 31499
About the Author:
Jerry Collinsburg has had experience Saltwater Fishing Florida for over 15 years. For further information on how to catch sharks you can read his entry on his website. Florida Shark Fishing
