Comments on: Catch and Release Shark Fishing from the Beach. http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/ a guide to living a not-so-boring life. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:47:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Nathan http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-120672 Nathan Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:11:54 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-120672 There are so many sharks (mostly babies) that you'll never be able to keep from catching them. Most people use shrimp or squid and manage small rays, sharks, and some fish. I personally cast net my own mullet and use them. If there are sharks they are usually bigger ones hitting or any other decent sized game fish. This summer I had two 4'+ sharks break off on a finger sized mullet! There are so many sharks (mostly babies) that you’ll never be able to keep from catching them. Most people use shrimp or squid and manage small rays, sharks, and some fish. I personally cast net my own mullet and use them. If there are sharks they are usually bigger ones hitting or any other decent sized game fish. This summer I had two 4′+ sharks break off on a finger sized mullet!

]]> By: Brian http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-120451 Brian Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:24:40 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-120451 Great posts with a ton of good information. Here's a question that might not quite fit here, but how do I AVOID catching sharks? I was fishing on Hilton Head last summer, and decided to do a little surf fishing. I was catching one black tip after another, but not a single fish! I love the fight the sharks put up, but I'd like to catch a fish here and there too. Thanks Great posts with a ton of good information. Here’s a question that might not quite fit here, but how do I AVOID catching sharks? I was fishing on Hilton Head last summer, and decided to do a little surf fishing. I was catching one black tip after another, but not a single fish! I love the fight the sharks put up, but I’d like to catch a fish here and there too. Thanks

]]> By: andrea http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-75869 andrea Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:52:32 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-75869 I caught my first sharks off the beach in Panama City at the halfway bridge on Memorial Day. We actually just came out in the evening with nothing particular in mind. Just wanted to get some fishing in. Catch and release. I had a bite and reeled in. Suddenly my fish jerked real hard for a moment and then I lost him. I reeled my line back in to rebait the hook and than I saw I still had my catch, a mullet, but only the head. I looked at my hubby and we both said. "SHARKS!" He is the better fisherman, no doubts about that. He took the cast net and caught some more mullets, cut them up and baited my hook, even cast it out for me. So there I was standing onthe beach holding my Shakespeare Bigwater rod while Joe was cutting up mullets. Than time my reel went 'wheeee' and I reeled in while the line went out. Joe jumped up and snatched the rod from me, did something to the drag and reeled it in. It was a shark about 3'long. I went into the water when it was about knee deep, took the leader and pulled him up on the sand. Joe yelling the whole time. "Get out of the water that's a @#$^ shark." "I know," I hollerd back at him. "I just caught my first shark na na boo boo." We took a couple of pictures of the bullshark, removed the hook, thank God for the circle hooks, and let him go.The next bite came almost as soon as I had my line back in the water. This one took me very unprepared. I was standing up and it almost yanked me off my feet straight into the water. I saved myself from going that route by just dropping down on my butt and digging my heels in. Than the line just snapped. My hook, weight, 24" wire leader were all gone. Joe said."There's the bait put it on your hook yourself." And he cast off his own line, all eager to catch a shark too. He did catch a fish. All exitited he reeled in a cute redfish. I reeled in a cute tiger shark. I caught another fairly big shark but he got loose in the shallow water. We did call it a night than, but we're so hooked. These fish do put up a great fight but being able to actually touch a shark and remove the hook from those awesome teeth is something else. t's a privileged to get close to one of those magnificent creatures. I caught my first sharks off the beach in Panama City at the halfway bridge on Memorial Day. We actually just came out in the evening with nothing particular in mind. Just wanted to get some fishing in. Catch and release. I had a bite and reeled in. Suddenly my fish jerked real hard for a moment and then I lost him. I reeled my line back in to rebait the hook and than I saw I still had my catch, a mullet, but only the head. I looked at my hubby and we both said. “SHARKS!” He is the better fisherman, no doubts about that. He took the cast net and caught some more mullets, cut them up and baited my hook, even cast it out for me. So there I was standing onthe beach holding my Shakespeare Bigwater rod while Joe was cutting up mullets. Than time my reel went ‘wheeee’ and I reeled in while the line went out. Joe jumped up and snatched the rod from me, did something to the drag and reeled it in. It was a shark about 3′long. I went into the water when it was about knee deep, took the leader and pulled him up on the sand. Joe yelling the whole time. “Get out of the water that’s a @#$^ shark.”
“I know,” I hollerd back at him. “I just caught my first shark na na boo boo.” We took a couple of pictures of the bullshark, removed the hook, thank God for the circle hooks, and let him go.The next bite came almost as soon as I had my line back in the water. This one took me very unprepared. I was standing up and it almost yanked me off my feet straight into the water. I saved myself from going that route by just dropping down on my butt and digging my heels in. Than the line just snapped. My hook, weight, 24″ wire leader were all gone. Joe said.”There’s the bait put it on your hook yourself.” And he cast off his own line, all eager to catch a shark too. He did catch a fish. All exitited he reeled in a cute redfish. I reeled in a cute tiger shark. I caught another fairly big shark but he got loose in the shallow water. We did call it a night than, but we’re so hooked. These fish do put up a great fight but being able to actually touch a shark and remove the hook from those awesome teeth is something else. t’s a privileged to get close to one of those magnificent creatures.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-68271 Thomas Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:57:01 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-68271 In addition to your comment, some success I've had is with using heavy wire cutters to cut the hook in half, then just slip the other end out of the mouth opposite of the barb. To do this safely, you need long needle-nose pliers to keep your hands away from its mouth. Also, I've never had a problem pulling a circle hook out. All you have to do is crimp the barb of the hook (the inner curve of the hook serves well enough as its own barb) and then it slips right out. I've had no problems catching four-five foot sharks with these arrangements. In addition to your comment, some success I’ve had is with using heavy wire cutters to cut the hook in half, then just slip the other end out of the mouth opposite of the barb. To do this safely, you need long needle-nose pliers to keep your hands away from its mouth.

Also, I’ve never had a problem pulling a circle hook out. All you have to do is crimp the barb of the hook (the inner curve of the hook serves well enough as its own barb) and then it slips right out. I’ve had no problems catching four-five foot sharks with these arrangements.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-45187 Jeff Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:10:42 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-45187 Hey, I like your message that you wrote. SO VERY TRUE!!! I have also been fishing my whole life but just began shark fishing with my children at Hilton Head last summer. We had a blast!!! Matters of fact, I didn't find Hilton Head to be such a kid oriented place. So we thought we would buy some surf casters and see what we could catch. Man, BEST IDEA WE CAME UP WITH THAT WEEK!!! All we did was catch sharks and my kids loved it. Matters of fact, that is all we ended up doing all week!!LOL We are going back this year (6/28/08-7/05/08) and, long story short, I have the whole family interested in doing it. With that being said, what would be the best places to go?? what time?? What kind of gear and where to get it?? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Have fun and always take a kid fishing!! Jeff PS- Shoot me back at jwhitecsx@aol.com with your response. Thanks again and happy fishing!!! Hey, I like your message that you wrote. SO VERY TRUE!!! I have also been fishing my whole life but just began shark fishing with my children at Hilton Head last summer. We had a blast!!! Matters of fact, I didn’t find Hilton Head to be such a kid oriented place. So we thought we would buy some surf casters and see what we could catch. Man, BEST IDEA WE CAME UP WITH THAT WEEK!!! All we did was catch sharks and my kids loved it. Matters of fact, that is all we ended up doing all week!!LOL We are going back this year (6/28/08-7/05/08) and, long story short, I have the whole family interested in doing it.

With that being said, what would be the best places to go?? what time?? What kind of gear and where to get it?? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Have fun and always take a kid fishing!!

Jeff

PS- Shoot me back at jwhitecsx@aol.com with your response. Thanks again and happy fishing!!!

]]> By: bradley http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-44709 bradley Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:42:12 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-44709 I got started in surf fishing for sharks some time ago. After many unsucessful attempts (just feeding fish) I finally got some good info and got on the right track. Alot of the info I received from an old pro is the same as above. I have had a lot of success with using cut mullet in the Savannah and Charleston areas. I've caught all sizes with my personal record coming in between 6 and 7 feet. I choose to cast my bait from the beach and agree that having some sort of structure is key. I've moved inland now but last year on my vacation I hooked a shark that was around 8' (by estimate). He came out of the water and I at least got a look. He straightened the small hook I was using then waived good bye. I am leaving in a couple days for the same vacation and will be much more prepared this time. This is a great website and is very informative. Tight Lines!! I got started in surf fishing for sharks some time ago. After many unsucessful attempts (just feeding fish) I finally got some good info and got on the right track. Alot of the info I received from an old pro is the same as above. I have had a lot of success with using cut mullet in the Savannah and Charleston areas. I’ve caught all sizes with my personal record coming in between 6 and 7 feet. I choose to cast my bait from the beach and agree that having some sort of structure is key. I’ve moved inland now but last year on my vacation I hooked a shark that was around 8′ (by estimate). He came out of the water and I at least got a look. He straightened the small hook I was using then waived good bye. I am leaving in a couple days for the same vacation and will be much more prepared this time. This is a great website and is very informative. Tight Lines!!

]]> By: matt http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-43600 matt Fri, 30 May 2008 02:54:41 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-43600 :!: I grew up on the beach at the mouth of tampa bay and have done enough shark fishing to write my own book. There is some handy info in your materials here but I would really caution against encouraging someone with out experience around these animals to get in the water with one and grab it by the tail. A shark of any size is fully capable of coming full circle and biting you while you have a hold of it. A better recommendation would be to pull it up on the sand with your pole using the incoming waves to help push the fish as far up on the beach as possible. Sharks are like no other fish, they can survive out of water for long periods of time, so having it on the sand (not you in the water with it) for a couple of minutes wont do it any harm. A good rule of thumb is if you can't see the hook in the corner of its mouth don't even try, just cut the leader. When it comes time to release grab the shark on top between the dorsal fin and the head. This is the only place you can hold it with out it swinging around and grabbing your arm or closest leg. Walk it out to the point where it can just baretly swim and let go! The water coming in with the waves will get over its gills and give it the rush it needs, in 25 years of doing this i've never seen a shark that got pushed back up on the beach because I didn't cuddle with it in the water. DO NOT sit with it because when it gets that rush it will see you holding it, and act defensively by biting you. Its not a redfish or snook, it is highly probable that it may not like you next to it after what it views as a confusing and stressful ordeal and will use every tooth god gave it to let you know it. :!: I grew up on the beach at the mouth of tampa bay and have done enough shark fishing to write my own book. There is some handy info in your materials here but I would really caution against encouraging someone with out experience around these animals to get in the water with one and grab it by the tail. A shark of any size is fully capable of coming full circle and biting you while you have a hold of it. A better recommendation would be to pull it up on the sand with your pole using the incoming waves to help push the fish as far up on the beach as possible. Sharks are like no other fish, they can survive out of water for long periods of time, so having it on the sand (not you in the water with it) for a couple of minutes wont do it any harm. A good rule of thumb is if you can’t see the hook in the corner of its mouth don’t even try, just cut the leader. When it comes time to release grab the shark on top between the dorsal fin and the head. This is the only place you can hold it with out it swinging around and grabbing your arm or closest leg. Walk it out to the point where it can just baretly swim and let go! The water coming in with the waves will get over its gills and give it the rush it needs, in 25 years of doing this i’ve never seen a shark that got pushed back up on the beach because I didn’t cuddle with it in the water. DO NOT sit with it because when it gets that rush it will see you holding it, and act defensively by biting you. Its not a redfish or snook, it is highly probable that it may not like you next to it after what it views as a confusing and stressful ordeal and will use every tooth god gave it to let you know it.

]]> By: sharkkid http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-42498 sharkkid Wed, 14 May 2008 01:19:46 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-42498 yea man great info but i was fishing in myrtle beach and caught a nice size croaker and cut it in half and threw it out there and about 5 minutes whammmmmmm my pole was whizzzing drag and i set oh man a 7 foot hammer head man almost broke my marlin pole fougght so hard .. nice info . i thinnk this will help me alot yea man great info but i was fishing in myrtle beach and caught a nice size croaker and cut it in half and threw it out there and about 5 minutes whammmmmmm my pole was whizzzing drag and i set oh man a 7 foot hammer head man almost broke my marlin pole fougght so hard .. nice info . i thinnk this will help me alot

]]> By: Steve http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-42440 Steve Tue, 13 May 2008 01:35:15 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-42440 WHO CARES IF THE SHARK IS KILLED,,,,THE LESS SHARKS IN THE WATER THE BETTER WHO CARES IF THE SHARK IS KILLED,,,,THE LESS SHARKS IN THE WATER THE BETTER

]]> By: SHARK FISHERMAN(RSA) http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-39028 SHARK FISHERMAN(RSA) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:02:46 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/shark-fishing/catch-and-release-shark-fishing-from-the-beach/#comment-39028 Dude cummon,is that all your'll have in USA, :???: Here in SA we've got monsters,im talking about 150 kilograms+much bigger rods and we all use penn reels,but we gota throw much further than that,thats the only down fall,south africans are holding the records for largest BLACKFIN and BRONZE WHALERS and BRONZE HAMMER HEAD SHARKS :lol: Dude cummon,is that all your’ll have in USA, :???: Here in SA we’ve got monsters,im talking about 150 kilograms+much bigger rods and we all use penn reels,but we gota throw much further than that,thats the only down fall,south africans are holding the records for largest BLACKFIN and BRONZE WHALERS and BRONZE HAMMER HEAD SHARKS :lol:

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