It seems like every sport has a category that is set aside for the extreme. Believe it or not, there are some that were not deterred by the movie Jaws and they choose to seek out sharks instead of run 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 to 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 coolest spot possible.

When you plan a shark-fishing trip, 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 three hundred fish or greater. Typically, you should plan 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 ratio of bait.

The best rod to use is a fifty to eighty pound class rod. You should 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.

It is important to know what species of shark you are wanting to fish. Different sharks swim at different levels and temperatures. In order to set a shark trap, you will have to tie your farthest bait off the bow rail with a flat line clip. Make sure that the line is out of the way and stay in the highest rocket holder on the particular side of the boat from which you are fishing. You should attach your bait, attach a weight or balloon on 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 rather free bait. You should make sure that your drags are loose so that you will be alerted early by the clicking sound of the reel. If you color code 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 other sharks will run at the boat, run in the opposing direction from the boat, or come right up to the boat. If you need a harness, make sure that the harness 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 they 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 easily if you have to. If you are keeping a shark, you will need to 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.

Fishing is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature for a while. My favorite fish to catch is shark, no I’m not talking about “Jaws” I am referring to Blacktip Shark which can be found in southern waters along the Florida coast, all around the Gulf Of Mexico, and up the Carolinas. They run about 2 to 6 feet long when fully grown, in Australia they are known as reef sharks and you can tell they are a Blacktip by the fins, they have black tips on them, hence the name.

Catching these beautiful sharks is the fun part, they really put up a fight and jump out of the water and run like crazy. Since I get seasick I fish for them off shore on a beach or a pier where shark fishing is allowed. The goal is not to catch the biggest one but a shark around 3 to 4 feet, that way there meat is still tender and very tasty and can be handled without pulling out a shotgun.

First you will need these essentials:
- A sturdy fishing rod and reel
- A size “7″ hook
- A 2 foot wire leader attached to the hook
- At least 30 lb test fishing line
- Super sharp fishing knife – sharks skin it very tough
- Some bug repellent cause mosquitoes love the smell of bait

Your bait can be frozen or fresh, these blackitp sharks LOVE mullet and ladyfish and small panfish. Slice a half inch chunk of bait and set it on the hook, get in on there good! Then throw it out yonder and set the drag, this is very important, you need to set the drag open yet snug enough to not get any backlash when bolts for it. With any luck the crabs and catfish will stay away from your bait. When a shark sees your bait it will pick it up in a hurry and run away from it school as you will find out when your reel starts singing, then it will stop and chow down on the bait, this is when you need to set the hook by giving your rod a decent yank. Then the shark will likely start fighting and you may even see him jump out of the water!

Once you got him on deck or the beach be very careful, those teeth are sharp and he is pissed. Be humane and go for an instant kill by penetrating the heart with a sharp knife slicing all the way down and then start gutting the shark immediately to keep the meat fresh. If you are going to stay a while make sure to pack him on ice or let him chill in the water on a bait hook until your ready to go. Remember try not to touch your pole until you hear that drag sing, cause a lot of marine life will be out there trying to nibble your bait and if a shark sees that he will scare it away and grab it.

These blacktips can be fished in the summer to early fall then they disappear. They travel in schools so if you find one, more will likely be around. Look out for dolphins or porpoise’s as they scare away the sharks, if they are around go fish someplace else.

The blacktip shark is very good eating as they have a chicken-like taste but also have a robust yet delicate meaty flavor like a scallop. Best way to enjoy them is to grill them on a barbecue, I have a great recipe so look for that later.

A nice Mako shark caught on spin/jigging tackle. 50lb Braid, Smith jig rod and Saltiga reel. Sydney, Australia, September 2009

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