Shark Fishing Tips
Did you know that shark fishing is one of the most exciting forms of fishing to be found? It also can be one of the most expensive forms of the sport with the extreme gear and bait that must be purchased. Fishing reels for shark fishing can range from a few hundred bucks to thousands of dollars.Our tips to first timers are to charter yourself a shark boat for half a day, or a whole day and rent the necessary gear along with a professional guide who can show you how to fish for shark. If after you have done that and you still love it, you should begin doing more research on all of the necessary equipment. Remember, these extra large fish require much larger bait than any other fishing and some peoples prized saltwater catch may be another mans shark bait.
Next thing is you are going to need a partner if you are serious about doing this. Reeling in a few hundred pounds is just like putting in a hard days work. You should always fish with one of your buddies because it is always better to share in the glory of the catch than to let it get away altogether.
We would also like to add a friendly reminder from our safety tips, and that you should never under estimate the danger that is involved with shark fishing. Shark are not going to go down without an extreme fight, and even after you have them in the boat you need to make sure that you are out of their biting range. There is a good possiblity that you or your shipmates could bleed out before you can make it back to shore and to a hospital in the event one of you sustain a fatal bite to the leg or arm.
Now, have you ever wondered why so many people love to go shark fishing? The answer is simple, shark are fun to catch each and every time. It really does not matter if you are fishing for Mako or Sharpnose because they both put up an awesome fight. Now that we have got that out of the way lets talk about learning some tips. Experience is everything! What we mean is both your own and others who have the knowledge through years of trial and error experience. Do not be afraid to hit the ocean every chance you get with a charter and start trying new techniques along with baits / lures. If you own a video phone, tape yourself while fishing. Discuss with the camera where you are and what the current conditions are. Do not forget to mention the bait or lure you are using and the success or failure of each. It would also be a good idea to talk about the weather conditions at the time and where you had the most strikes. This will allow you to give yourself tips the next time you head out.
Here are a few answers to possible questions you have asked about shark fishing tips.....
Where is the best place to find shark in the ocean? We recommend you start fishing around ship wrecks, rocky areas, and reefs in the Atlantic Ocean around 10 - 15 miles off shore. Last but not least, shark tend to swim together as a school so when you get one of their attentions with the chum, then you will probably have no problem seeing more of them.
What should I do with a shark once I catch one? We recommend you always wear protective clothing and definately have a gaff so you can pull them in the boat. This makes it difficult to catch and release the shark because of all the damage done by the gaff so make sure.
What type of chum bait do shark like or love better? We recommend you use bunker chum or mackerel chum. Once you start fishing for shark you will quickly learn that shark react to smell and not as much to color. They can detect the smell up to a mile away so the smellier the better.
What is better... shark fishing from a boat or from the beach? Our reasoning is this. They both will net you a shark. But, if you have a boat or can borrow one then you will not be limiting yourself to the small shark that tend to roam along the beaches.
What are the best locations in NC for shark fishing? We think you should try Topsail Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kerr Beach. All of these offer great shark fishing while visiting in North Carolina.
What are the best locations in VA for shark fishing? We think you should try off Virginia Beach and Chesepeake Bay. They offer some of the best shark fishing in Virginia.
If you are fishing for the best shark fishing tips this is one of the biggest in the US. Shark are most common in the Gulf, and along the Atlantic States. There are so many different techniques that are effective with the large variety of baits at your disposal. Some of the best baits that we have found and recommend, are the chums we mentioned earlier and other large fish like tuna and grouper.
In our experiences of early morning fishing trips, we recommend there is nothing like some really stinky mackerel chum to get the job done. For the most action on your chum, set it out at staggering distances from the boat. Say at 100 yards, 75 yards, and 50 yards.
Other tips are, as the water starts to warm up, shark tend to head closer toward the beaches. We recommend that you switch from 10 - 15 miles off shore to around 5 - 10 miles out. Chum will work almost anywhere, and remember what we mentioned earlier about the colors and do not waste your money buying colorful lures for shark. Only focus on the stinky, oily chum that you are going to set out.
One of our shark fishing tips is that shark will hit just about anything that stinks. So it does not matter where you go or what you use or how you use it, you are still likely to get some action one way or another with a little bit of patience. More than anything while fishing, concentrate on your reeling in technique and proper location because they have the most benefit in the long run. After you have all this figured out, remember that above all else you are fishing for fun and relaxation! We hope these tips have been helpful.