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Fishing for Sharks

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Every sport seems to have a category set aside for the extreme. Believe it or not, some were not deterred by the movie Jaws and chose to seek out sharks instead of running from them. If you are so bold as to take on shark fishing, you should understand some basics before hitting the open sea.

If your goal is actually catch a shark, the best time to do it is in June. 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 most excellent spot possible.

When you plan a shark-fishing trip, you need to be prepared. Many people would advise keeping a checklist beforehand to help you prepare. 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 three hundred fish or more excellent. Typically, it would help if you planned to fish with three to five baits in the water at a time. Therefore, you will need many rod and reel setups to accompany the bait ratio.

The best rod to use is a fifty to the eighty-pound class rod. It would help if you did not forget your harness and safety straps (you do not want to fall overboard and become live bait). In addition, you want to remember your bait and chum. Running chum is the most effective way to trap a shark, so be prepared for a mess onboard.

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It is essential to know what shark you want to fish. Different sharks swim at different levels and temperatures. To set a shark trap, tie your farthest bait off the bow rail with a flat line clip. Ensure the line is out of the way and stays in the highest rocket holder on the particular side of the boat you are fishing. You should attach your bait, a weight, or balloon to the line and plunge it approximately eighty feet. The second rod's bait is set down sixty feet while resting in the trolling holder; this line is also attached to the midship with a rubber band. The third line is set down thirty feet with no balloon but relatively free bait. You should ensure that your drags are loose so that you will be alerted early by the clicking sound of the reel. If you color codes your balloons, it will be easier to tell which rod is being pulled.

Once you have waited and finally caught your shark, 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 others will run at the boat, run in the opposing direction from the ship, or come right up to the boat. If you need a harness, ensure the saddle is safely attached to the boat and the reel.

Once you have the shark close to the boat, your experienced sidekick will be able to help. You will want to hand wire the shark into the boat. Hand wires are meant to be sturdy and will not break if you are attached to them. Do not wrap the wire around your hand because you want to be able to let go of the wire quickly if you have to. If you are keeping a shark, you must gaff and rope it by its tail.

Remember that you should only keep a shark if you have plans to eat it, use it in a tournament, or if you believe it is a contender for the world record. You can take a picture with the shark without killing it.

 

 

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