small sharks on fly
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Hey squidgy I see there hasnt been a reply to your question yet..And this will be my first reply to anything on this forum. I would say to catch sharks consistently on fly you'll need to sight fish to them,to get the fly in front of them. having access to a boat offshore might help. But I would still see a problem in finding the sharks. I would create a chum slick (question the ethics, but besides that...) to get a whole lot of sharks in feeding mode in one area then cast away. I would think another problem is casting big enough flies to attract their attention so use the right setup accordingly
A few years I ago, I used to watch a show on ESPN, with Jose Wahebby, he caught all sorts of fish, but I once saw him fishing the florida keys, and he sight cast to an enormous Zambi, hooked and landed it on fly gear.
He used a very large orange fly, he said it would create disturbance in the water and get the shark to eat.
It was a massive fight, but he managed. It can definately be done, he said the best bet was to chase them in shallow water, if you really want to catch one.
He used a very large orange fly, he said it would create disturbance in the water and get the shark to eat.
It was a massive fight, but he managed. It can definately be done, he said the best bet was to chase them in shallow water, if you really want to catch one.
Thanks for the replies.
I will definitely have to find the right location and use the correct tackle. I read an article on the guys in the Cape who use the heaviest fly tackle and fish out on the reefs with great success.
I think my best bet would be either a boat or to find some sort of shallow flats or reefs where sharks frequent the water. Either way it would take a lot of preparation and patience.
Thanks again for your help.
I will definitely have to find the right location and use the correct tackle. I read an article on the guys in the Cape who use the heaviest fly tackle and fish out on the reefs with great success.
I think my best bet would be either a boat or to find some sort of shallow flats or reefs where sharks frequent the water. Either way it would take a lot of preparation and patience.
Thanks again for your help.
Korrie Broos
New member
Good day
Here is a link to the article you refer to.
http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/sharks/index.php
Real hardcore fishing for sharks on fly.
Here is a link to the article you refer to.
http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/sharks/index.php
Real hardcore fishing for sharks on fly.
Korrie Broos
New member
I have fished a bit with Jimmy.
His knowledge about catching sharks from the "side" on fly is phenomenal.
Catching sandsharks, he also perfected to an art.
His success has come from spending hours and hours on the reefs.
All the "research" have made him successfull.
If I can give you advice, hours and hours trying diffirent flies and techniques.
Try and get an area that you know the rock and surf anglers regulary catch sharks.
Then you would know that is an area where there are enough sharks to try.
As you would have noticed, if the water is murky, they create a chum slick.
Maybe you should try that as well, in clear water.
Once you have the sharks there, it is easier to experiment with different flies, retrieves etc
His knowledge about catching sharks from the "side" on fly is phenomenal.
Catching sandsharks, he also perfected to an art.
His success has come from spending hours and hours on the reefs.
All the "research" have made him successfull.
If I can give you advice, hours and hours trying diffirent flies and techniques.
Try and get an area that you know the rock and surf anglers regulary catch sharks.
Then you would know that is an area where there are enough sharks to try.
As you would have noticed, if the water is murky, they create a chum slick.
Maybe you should try that as well, in clear water.
Once you have the sharks there, it is easier to experiment with different flies, retrieves etc
Welcome Squidgy, I look forward to your learning curve in this fascinating challenge of catching sharks on fly.
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And also welcome to Korrie, lokking forward to your experienced guidence on the topic.
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Fill in you profile if you would. It's nice to know there might be someone in the are that you will be visiting some time in the future.
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And also welcome to Korrie, lokking forward to your experienced guidence on the topic.
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Fill in you profile if you would. It's nice to know there might be someone in the are that you will be visiting some time in the future.
Thanks again Korrie,
Will do. I've been trying to gather as much info as i can and your input is greatly appreciated. I've read a lot of your articles which i've found informative, and also like the creative angles you use when writing. Your article on "Yellow Fever" helped me a lot after blanking for months, it got to a point where my wife asked me why i still drive for hours when i don't catch anything!
Thanks for your expert advice.
Will do. I've been trying to gather as much info as i can and your input is greatly appreciated. I've read a lot of your articles which i've found informative, and also like the creative angles you use when writing. Your article on "Yellow Fever" helped me a lot after blanking for months, it got to a point where my wife asked me why i still drive for hours when i don't catch anything!
Thanks for your expert advice.
Korrie Broos
New member
Fishing for sand sharks, is perhaps an easy place to start to practice.
The following is what I have learned from Jimmy Eagleton. SO credit to him.
Depending on the location, it is either heavily (but very heavily weighted flies) or completely unweighted.
His theory about heavily weighted flies on sandy bottoms is that when you retrieve, it kicks up a little puf. Very similar to sand/snapper prawn digging in its hole.
The sand shark will "sit" on this fly and the take is gentle knock on the line.
The flies must be tied Upside down, with the hook point riding up.
Setting of the hook is a strip and upward strike.
In other areas, unweighted swimming prawn type of flies, will see the shark turn and take the fly in the water columm.
Presentation needs to be about 1,5 to 2meters infront of the shark. With little jerks, this will get the shark's attention.
Decent 12 pound shock tippet is a minimum requirement to prevent stress to the fish.
Circle hooks have not given good results, as the shark is very quick to eject the fly. Setting the hook is very important, and circle hooks don't leave much room for setting the hook.
The following is what I have learned from Jimmy Eagleton. SO credit to him.
Depending on the location, it is either heavily (but very heavily weighted flies) or completely unweighted.
His theory about heavily weighted flies on sandy bottoms is that when you retrieve, it kicks up a little puf. Very similar to sand/snapper prawn digging in its hole.
The sand shark will "sit" on this fly and the take is gentle knock on the line.
The flies must be tied Upside down, with the hook point riding up.
Setting of the hook is a strip and upward strike.
In other areas, unweighted swimming prawn type of flies, will see the shark turn and take the fly in the water columm.
Presentation needs to be about 1,5 to 2meters infront of the shark. With little jerks, this will get the shark's attention.
Decent 12 pound shock tippet is a minimum requirement to prevent stress to the fish.
Circle hooks have not given good results, as the shark is very quick to eject the fly. Setting the hook is very important, and circle hooks don't leave much room for setting the hook.
Korrie Broos
New member
A lot of my knowledge have come from mixing with the "clever" fly fishers. 
Experimenting and time on the water is the most important factors.
When you are on the water, observing and analyzing what you see is critical.
Is it a incoming or outgoing tide?
Are the fish swimming with the tide or against?
What is the wind doing?
What is the barometer doing?
Water color?
If they are not interested in a lightly weighted fly, what about a super heavy fly? (this was the biggest revelation to me. Always trying to fish as light as possible, thinking the fish would feel the weight and leave the fly very quickly. Sometimes, the heaviest fly produces the best results)
Never be afraid to change tactics.
The strangest things/colors sometimes yields amazing results. (think about the different colors in Rapalas. The bait fish don't look orange, but it is a super color)
Above is just some of the things to think about.
Experimenting and time on the water is the most important factors.
When you are on the water, observing and analyzing what you see is critical.
Is it a incoming or outgoing tide?
Are the fish swimming with the tide or against?
What is the wind doing?
What is the barometer doing?
Water color?
If they are not interested in a lightly weighted fly, what about a super heavy fly? (this was the biggest revelation to me. Always trying to fish as light as possible, thinking the fish would feel the weight and leave the fly very quickly. Sometimes, the heaviest fly produces the best results)
Never be afraid to change tactics.
The strangest things/colors sometimes yields amazing results. (think about the different colors in Rapalas. The bait fish don't look orange, but it is a super color)
Above is just some of the things to think about.
Korrie Broos
New member
The more you get analytical about the fishing, the more you will be succesfull.
By simply chuckig and chancing, you will only get the odd succes.
You have heard that 20% of the fisherman catches 80% of the fish.
And of that 20%, 5% probaly catches 70%.
How do they get it right? Hours and hours on the water, analizing every bit of detail, they observe. Then using all that info on the next trip.
Couple all of the info with hours and hours on the water, and you will taste succes.
Don't dispair, you will succeed.
By simply chuckig and chancing, you will only get the odd succes.
You have heard that 20% of the fisherman catches 80% of the fish.
And of that 20%, 5% probaly catches 70%.
How do they get it right? Hours and hours on the water, analizing every bit of detail, they observe. Then using all that info on the next trip.
Couple all of the info with hours and hours on the water, and you will taste succes.
Don't dispair, you will succeed.