subject: How To Plan A Shark Fishing Trip [print this page] Many people are curious about the sharks; this fascination does not end with shark lovers. There is a good deal of anglers whose only goal is to catch one of the ocean's most dominant predators. With the wide variety of shark species, it is important to know which species are common in the area that you are going to be fishing.
Before jumping on the boat and heading out to the high seas, there are some things you need to know and some items that should be brought with you for your shark fishing trip. Having this equipment is going to make it easier to land a shark and have the fun of bringing in this ferocious predator.
It is always important to remember that sharks are fierce hunters who are constantly in motion looking for their next meal. They may stay in the same area when there is a good food supply but can quickly move on when there are no fish available to eat.
When and Where to Fish - Sharks are going to be most active in warm waters. Really hot or cold waters are not going to offer as many sharks as the more temperate waters. The month of June is a great time to go out fishing for sharks. This is when most global waters are just warm enough for them to be very active but not too hot to drive them to cooler waters of the northern areas of the ocean.
When going out, look for large schools of fish that are going to be natural prey for the sharks. Areas that sharks have been spotted in the past are also going to make good spots for catching them. Ask around the local bait shops in your area to find out where the last sighting of sharks has been so you can plan your trip accordingly.
Rod and Reel - A bait casting reel is going to be the best option for catching sharks. Make sure the reel is large enough to hold at least four hundred yards of forty pound test. You are also going to need a rod that offers at least fifty pounds but eighty pounds is preferable. Sharks get to be quite large in some species so you want to be prepared for landing a really large shark.
It is also important that each angler bring at least three rod and reel combinations with them. When fishing for shark, you want to keep as much bait in the water as possible so having multiple rod and reels is going to do this effectively.
