Sport Fishing For Sharks

By William Hutchinson

When you consider the various extreme sports shark fishing
may not come to mind. However sport fishing for sharks is
just about as extreme as it gets. Here are a few tips to
help you understand the basics of this exciting sport.

People fish for sharks for various reasons. Some people
like the thrill of actually participating. Others actually
would like to catch a shark and if that's your goal the
best time to do it is in June.

The temperature is not to hot yet and you will be able to
attract more sharks. If you decide to go a little later in
the summer you should consider the water temperatures and
find as cool of a spot as you possibly can.

Being prepared for a shark fishing trip is a must. You will
need to include the proper gear and chum. You will want to
choose rods and reels that can handle up to 300 pound fish
or more. You will use three to five baits in the water at a
time therefore you'll need many rods and reels set up in
advance.

You should use a rod that is a 50 to 80 pound class rod.
Running chum is the best way to track the sharks to be
prepared for the mess that leaves. Also be sure and bring a
harness and safety straps so you do not fall overboard!

Sharks swim at different levels and temperatures. You want
to know in advance what species of shark you are fishing
for.

Keep your line out of the way and stay at the highest rock
and holder on the particular side of the boat that you are
fishing from. Attach your bait, attach a weight or balloon
on the line, and implant it approximately 80 feet.

The second rod should go down 60 feet while resting in the
trolling holder. This line is also attached to the
midshipmen with a rubber band.

Your third line will be set down 30 feet with no balloon
and rather free of bait. Also be sure your drags are loose
so you'll be alerted by the clicking sound of the real. If
you color code your balloons it's easier to see which one
is being pulled on.

If you're lucky enough to get a shark be ready. Sharks will
be agitated and how they act once you hook one will be
different.

Once you have a shark close to the boat have someone help
you bring it in. You should hand wire the shark into the
boat as those are sturdy and will not break.

If you are going to keep the shark gaff and rope in by its
tail. Only keep it if you're planning on eating it.
Otherwise you can still get your picture taken without
killing it and then release it.

About the Author:

William Hutchinson invites you to visit his Hobby Fishing
Tips website for many more how to fishing tips to help you
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