Shark fishing info

[Mouldz]

Here in Port Alfred shark fishing is not as big as in P.E.I am starting a new job running a tackle/fish shop and this is something I would like to try and develop.
I went down to the East pier last night and a chap there said he had just landed a raggie of 150kg plus and got bit off with another, so they are around,only problem we have is this area is utilized by surfers and deep sea boats entering and exiting the mouth so it will have to be done at night.Over the next few days I will be wracking your brains if I may in order to learn about ESA Extreme shark Angling LOL.

Firstly I see you guys handling these things , dont they try bite and how do you remove hooks,surely you dont put your hands near those teeth?

 

[fishalitis]

Hey Mouldie

If u look behind the head a shark has a handle with care sticker. Jokes aside take care when handling them .Make sure you stand far enough away in front of the mouth as they can shake their heads unexpectedly and they will bite a leg in the way. Normally most sharks can easily be handled by their tails. Mostly only a cow shark can come around and bite u on the hand if u grab its tail. Normally a small tool ( make your own using a piece of 10mmm round bar stainless steel bent in a v shape  with a handle attached.   When the shark has been landed pull the steel trace tight straight out the mouth and then push the v of the stainless against the u of the hook in other words you push the hook backwards towards the back of the mouth. You can also use a gaff and pull the trace to one side and then pull the hook backwards with the hook of the gaff.

 

[Joker]

Also take a look on the diy section. Trophy shows his hook removing tool. Quite a piece of work. Make sure its s/s as it will rust quickly.

 

[Joker]

Tackle:
1. Rod
Only good quality heavy rod will do. Does not have to be the most expensive. You might hook your dream fish and then you standing on the shore with a light rod.
2. Reel
A strong reel that can take the punishment. Some guys go for the T30's or T50's others the Trini30, trini40 or Trini50. Some even go for the Daiwa's. This is your personal preference. Lets not go there. Also will be able to take lots of line. Some guys opt to use braid as backing to give them extra line.
3. Mono
Quality top shot. Nothing thinner than .50 mono.
4. Braid
This allows you to spool lots of extra line on your spool. Most guys use the braid as backing then the mono on top of that. Use the best quality you can afford. You'll need about 500m to 600m, depending on your reel capacity.
5. Leader
Thicker leader to take the beating the fish will dish out trying to shake out the hooks. Some guys use wind-ons. Some use nothing thinner than 1mm leaders.
6. Hooks.
Use strong hooks. Only the best as this might straighten during the fight. Here again some guys use circle hooks others j hooks.
7. Steel
This is used as those teeth will smash mono. Its used from the hook to your slide.
8. Slides.
A small s/s gadget that helps you slide big baits down the mono. Use only quality slides.
9. Swivels
Power swivels boet. And the heavier the better.
10. Sinker
Special sliding sinkers if you going the sliding route. You'll see it has thicker wire and a longer boom(the piece you attach your line)
11. Dont forget a good rod bucket for when you play that dream fish. You dont want that rod butt digging into anything tender.

This is by no means the alpha and omega of shark fishing. This is just the tip of the iceberg. All the above i've read on sealine.

As yet, i've only had one run of a big fish that picked me up. Almost pulled my rod out of my hand. One thing i can tell you though, its addictive. Just the sheer power of the fish is amazing.

Good luck.

 

[sparky2009]

ahhhh jimmy you forgetting where you were enlightened my little padawan :shark

 

[Joker]

sparky2009 wrote:

ahhhh jimmy you forgetting where you were enlightened my little padawan :shark

Oops. As said before on previous post, sealine and Vas Pappa were my sources. My bud, Sparky2009 was also a great help.

Posts done by Trophy et al were of great assistance when doing those steels knots. Dont even know the names. But do give it a browse.

 

[sparky2009]

 

[Mouldz]

Joker wrote:

Tackle:
1. Rod
Only good quality heavy rod will do. Does not have to be the most expensive. You might hook your dream fish and then you standing on the shore with a light rod.
2. Reel
A strong reel that can take the punishment. Some guys go for the T30's or T50's others the Trini30, trini40 or Trini50. Some even go for the Daiwa's. This is your personal preference. Lets not go there. Also will be able to take lots of line. Some guys opt to use braid as backing to give them extra line.
3. Mono
Quality top shot. Nothing thinner than .50 mono.
4. Braid
This allows you to spool lots of extra line on your spool. Most guys use the braid as backing then the mono on top of that. Use the best quality you can afford. You'll need about 500m to 600m, depending on your reel capacity.
5. Leader
Thicker leader to take the beating the fish will dish out trying to shake out the hooks. Some guys use wind-ons. Some use nothing thinner than 1mm leaders.
6. Hooks.
Use strong hooks. Only the best as this might straighten during the fight. Here again some guys use circle hooks others j hooks.
7. Steel
This is used as those teeth will smash mono. Its used from the hook to your slide.
8. Slides.
A small s/s gadget that helps you slide big baits down the mono. Use only quality slides.
9. Swivels
Power swivels boet. And the heavier the better.
10. Sinker
Special sliding sinkers if you going the sliding route. You'll see it has thicker wire and a longer boom(the piece you attach your line)
11. Dont forget a good rod bucket for when you play that dream fish. You dont want that rod butt digging into anything tender.

This is by no means the alpha and omega of shark fishing. This is just the tip of the iceberg. All the above i've read on sealine.

As yet, i've only had one run of a big fish that picked me up. Almost pulled my rod out of my hand. One thing i can tell you though, its addictive. Just the sheer power of the fish is amazing.

Good luck.

How many metres mono?