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Going surf fishing in Florida, Indian rocks beach, Going shark fishing alone advice? I will be going alone as of now i have there from feb 5th to the 12th and I plan on surf fishing everyday for little stuff and mainly sharks. Any advice on how to handle the sharks since I will be alone? Should I reel it in as far as I can and when i feel its fairly beached put pole down/in holder then pull him up by tail? I will be meeting up with couple guys for a day or two that shark fish his name is Tbone on here. But just wondering how dangerous/dumb it would be to try it alone or is it really not that big of deal? I am an experienced fisherman from here in WI I have fished big cats alone before so Im not just some random person trying to catch sharks i have caught bonnetheads every time i go! so again advice please! yes catch and release and glad to hear I can trust Tbone lol

Shark fishing in South Florida? So I'd like to do it right, and I've got some idea how, but I need some info on the rigging, times, and locations. I live near Fort Launderdale and am shore shark fishing. I take a small boat out and place my bait, then fish from the shore. I'd say I dropped it about 100 yards away. 1. Good location less than 45 minutes away? 2. In the morning or at night? 3. Good bait, also, how do I rig my line? Weight or no weight. I'm currently using 80lb test line. 4. High tide right? I know the water should be calm. Thanks for any help, experienced answers please.

Florida surf shark fishing. Feb 5th - 12th Indian Rocks Beach. Going Alone need advice.? I have caught lots of bonnets but thats it this my first time going for big boys got myself a kayak. I am meeting up with Tbone down there yet the days im not with him how should I handle sharks I hook up on? My thoughts are reel in till i feel its beached quickly put pole down or in holder and then pull him up by tail. Sound ok or is this suicide? lol Leave for basic for army infantry march 31! and will be back down in march! YAHOO!!! ps if anyone wants to join me please do so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ASAP---Need Shark Surf Fishing Advice From EXPERIENCED Surf Fisherman/woman. TBONE HELP PLEASE? I just bought the Okuma Avenger ABF65 Reel. I picked it over penn do to the price and the "live bait" feature. I have 50lb power pro I would setup on it. Unless you think 40 will work. I am still looking for a rod... i was torn between 10 or 12 ft rod. I plan on getting out and dropping my bait (kayak or somthing) But yes on occasion i will be casting. So I need advice on a rod. also how much mono line and what lb should i use for giving some give and cushion so to speak so should i not have any? Also leaders length and strength and pyramid or slip sinker? what weight? how should i have that hooked up? I would like pics if at all possible. I fish a lot! and have been fishing Florida on vacation enough too. BUT!!!! i want advice on how to handle big sharks! I have cought bonnettheads and even a stingray (no barb on him) but please advice on handling both sharks and rays with barbs! pics please. Also what size pliers I would like links for the products so i can purchase online or ebay whichever So please ALLLLLLLLLLL the advice i can get! :D Thank you all! Also i will be fishing in Florida Indian Rocks Beach to be exact so if anyone had advice on where i can get good bait that would be great as well (bonito ect.) Tbone if you get this can i somehow get your number I will be heading down there kinda soon before i leave for the Army maybe mid feb. or early march. I would like to get as much info from you as i can or even go fishing with you! Anyone with advice on handling sharks? Or pictures of the setup

does anyone want to go shark fishing with me in Florida?? It's a great time. some are 7-8 feet long, but are usually pretty chill.

SURF SHARK FISHING NEED EXPERIENCED FISHING HELP! THANKS? Ok all I hear is 200 lb this 300lb this and that.... So my first and main question. Do you really need that?! Or is it really about having proper drag letting him run and reeling when he lets you? I understand the leader being a very important part so that i can understand being some heavy duty but the line and everything? Can you get by say with...50-80 lb mono for the shock section of the rig? I just want to know more about this Shark stuff. And if all this high lb stuff is truly needed pics of your rig would be great too fishing in Florida gulf side! What lb leader with work and how long? Right now i have 174lb single stand leader but its so... stiff and I just dont believe I need that but if i really do i will go with it I also have a 100 flourocarbon leader for the shock suppression I think this may be more then enough let me hear your thoughts. PS I would like a different leader because twisting it around to keep it snug hurts the fingures! I dont have a crimp

Help with shark fishing off pier in Destin, Florida? I was wondering if anybody had any tips and advice (depth, bait, leader, lb. test, etc..) for catching a shark off a pier in Destin. I dont want to catch something huge. Just a shark of smaller size. And, what type should i expect to catch. If you have any information i would greatly appriciate it. Thanks. if it is illeagal to land a shark off the pier, then how about off the shore? what part of destin, and any info on that. Thanks again guys for the information. i really appriciate it.

when fishing for big shark in florida:? how do i chum the water and what can i use for bait? i have a heavy duty rod and reel but i just cant catch any big shark

Whats a good rig for fishing for sharks? I'm going shark fishing with some buddies (who know a lot more about fishing then I do) in Florida and was wondering what would be a good set up? For example a good reel and pole and bait and etc etc etc. Thanks I appreciate it.

What should i use to go fishing on a beach in Florida? This week im going to a hotel in Florida around the pan handel on a beach, I want to fishing of the shore and i'm borrowing my Friends deep sea fishing pole but i dont know what to buy. I want to catch pretty big fish. But idon'tt know what to bring. And i do want to catch like 1 baby shark and other big fish. I need some stuff but idon'tt know what to bring.

Best Florida Big Fish Surf Fishing Setup. Sharks in particular? rod and reel ideas along with best slip sinker setup. Thanks Not looking to spend TOO much but still some nice stuff

How would you go about selling a stuffed, mounted bottle-nosed dolphin? I caught it while shark fishing off the Florida coast two years ago. Oh MAN, did it put up a fight! It made these really weird "EEE! EEE! EEE!" noises when I landed it with a gaff hook, too. I was so caught up in the struggle I didn't realize it was a dolphin until afterward. God, it's cute. I'm just moving to smaller quarters and won't have as much wall space. Any ideas? Thanks.

I'm going fishing in Florida right off the beach and need some tips??? I usually throw in shrimp and catch the catfish and the small sand shark and some weird thing silvery small looking fish (cant member the name tho) that keeps jumping out of the water. I want to go out there and catch something at least 5 pounds. any hints on bait, lures, tackle, line, techniques, or advice of any kind??? Im going right off the beach near my hotel and going toward the sand bar. THANKS!!!

Fishing the Florida gulf in April? I no its a way away but i mines well get started on research. So im going down to Treasure Island, Florida in April on the Gulf coast. What size rod, reel, and line do u think i need? i want to catch pretty much anything. Maybe some small sharks around 4 ft. ive fished here before once and i used cut mullet and all i caught was those junk catfish, 3 whiting, a stingray, and a little tiny shark. I want to catch bigger things. What bait should i use? Rigs? What am i expected to catch? etc. Thanks guys i appreciate your help!!! i dont want to spend over 200 dollars on my rod and reel... thx!

What dangerous fish do you have to worry about when swimming in south Florida? I remember someone saying something about tiger sharks and jelly fish. Nobody ever mentioned the long king fish we found in the water while deep sea fishing. The pelicans were more intimidating than anything though. Would it be probable to rule out an attack from a great white shark in south Florida? What other kinds of dangerous fish do you have to watch out for in place like Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach?

I'm going fishing in florida? I'll be on a pier fishing. What is the best lure/bait to use? I don't wanna catch a shark. I just wanna catch like a normal fish. Sorry I'm not much of a saltwater fisher. I stay mainly in freshwater.

I need some shark fishing advice, can you help? Ok well, my dream right now is to go shark fishing and catch a nice 5'+ shark. My Planned Set Up: Penn® 113H/114H Senator Reel/Slammer® Rod Combo - http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?hvarEID=2407780&hvarAID=vantage&cm_ite=Saltwater+%3E+Waders+%3E+Wading+Shoes&catalogId=10001&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D10151%26catalogId%3D10001%26langId%3D-1%26partNumber%3D89082%26cm_ven%3DAffiliate%26cm_cat%3DVantage%26cm_pla%3Dfeed%26cm_ite%3DSaltwater+%3E+Waders+%3E+Wading+Shoes&langId=-1&cm_pla=feed&cm_cat=Vantage&cm_ven=Affiliate&partNumber=89082&storeId=10151 40lb Test Line (micro or mono, cant decide!!!) 300lb Test Steel Leader Location: This is probably what I am most worried about! Their is a man-made cement ledge (the base of a bridge) that goes directly into 6' waters and then gets deeper. But the problem is that it isnt going over the ocean, so I dont know if their is that many sharks over their. Its about 100 yards from the open water. My plan is to catch ladyfish (which their is a bunch of over their), and put them into a bucket till I think I have enough. Then right as the sun goes down cast in the fish 10-20 yards in (its deep water) and wait till something hits it. Do you think that I will be able to catch a shark in this location (this is florida panhandle/alabama coast)? Ive seen baby sharks but never any big ones their, also alot of dolphins their too which I know is not a good thing. Also do you think my rig will be able to handle most sharks? How big is the max for it? @joe g: if you have no fishing knowledge then don't try to answer, you can catch a 42" redfish with 6 lb test mono (my friend did it).

Which Key is the best for fishing in the Florida Keys? Any suggestions? I hear Deer Key or right before Shark Channel...

what is cut mullet most likely going to catch me while surf fishing in Florida? ok next week im going down to the gulf coast in florida. I am going to buy some frozen mullet to use as bait. What fish is it most LIKELY going to catch me???? Is it possible to catch a very very very very small shark or stingray??? What am i going to most likely catch???? any tips would be great!!!!! remember i am surf fishing. also if u have a bait that u think will work better that i can buy please tell. thanks.

shark fishing?????HELP PLEASE?!?!?!?!?!? OK i might be going down to a condo down in Florida in the middle of July. Its on the gulf coast. I have a 7' medium heavy ugly stick pole and the real is hooked up with Berkley big game 20lb line. I use this for pier fishing when i go down. Can i use it for surf fishing? I would love to catch a shark but not to big like really small. How do I do that? I need all the info. bait, rigs, hook size, etc. Also any other tips for surf fishing to for other fish would be amazing. Thanks!

Is it safe to cook and eat shark? How many shark can you keep when fishing in the gulf of mexico? Tampa Bay area of Florida. And I can only grill the shark. I will be fishing from a Causeway on land not in a boat does that make a diffrence? On the amount you can keep.

Best place to Surf fish for Sharks in Florida in Feb or March. looking for tbone to answer!? I was told the warmer the water the better. So he told me May would be idle for the indian rocks beach area. Looking for Tbone to help me out on this. I wont be able to come in May though i leave for basic and active duty Army and of March the 29th as of now might be later. So in Feb. or March where would be a better location to visit and surf fish? farther south im guessing.. but we when last year early april and i was out swimming to the last sandbar before the reef out there in indian rocks beach area and i couldnt touch bottom lol went out when seemed like low tide but clearly wasnt well long story short see a shark maybe...6 ft i would say it was my size ATLEAST the fin was out of the water chasing a skipping permit!! fin was a good size so i mean would i have good luck if i just when back to the indian rocks area or should i go farther south? please help

What's the best way to catch fish off the beach in the Florida Gulf Coast? I can only catch sand sharks, lady fish, and some kind of white-fish. any suggestions?

how to fish in miami florida? miami red snapper tuna shark

Whats the coolest thing you found on the beach before? Me , it was a dead reef shark, a dead fish lol.. um some lobster tail after a hurriacane.. , star fish in hollywood , florida... and sand dollars and one time I saw a crab inside this giant shell it was a long time ago though.

Can fishing off the beach in the panhandle of Florida with live bait attract sharks closer to shore?? If so, then WHY do towns/municipalities ALLOW fishing from shore, where people are all around swimming and such? I was on the beach in the water in the exact area near Destin FL just days before the girl was attacked and killed by a shark last summer. There was a guy fishing from shore down from us and as I was walking, I saw my first shark only 20 feet from the water/beach line swimming parallel to beach, not far from this guy who was fishing with, most likely, stinky fish bait/live fish. I don't know about you all, but being eaten alive by a shark is not at the top ot the list of ways to die, if I had to choose.

How do you preseve a shark head and fins? I was recently vacationing in Florida. I was watching a man fishing on the dock, he caught a shark. He dressed it on the deck because he was going to eat the meat; he said shark meat is the best. I received the head of the shark and the fins. I am a school teacher and I want to show the head and the fins to my students in a way that they can also feel the texture of the shark's skin. How can I preserve the head and fins in a way that this will be possible?

On a tour of Florida, the Pope took a couple of days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing.? On a tour of Florida, the Pope took a couple of days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the beach in the Popemobile when there was a frantic commotion just off shore. A helpless man, wearing a Chicago Cubs jersey, was struggling frantically to free himself from the jaws of a 25-foot shark. As the Pope watched, horrified, a speedboat came racing up with three men wearing White Sox jerseys aboard. One quickly fired a harpoon into the shark’s side. The other two reached out and pulled the bleeding, semi-conscious Cubs fan from the water. Then using baseball bats, the three heroes in White Sox jerseys beat the shark to death and hauled it into the boat. Immediately the Pope shouted and summoned them to the beach. “I give you my blessing for your brave actions,” he told them. “I heard that there was some bitter hatred between White Sox and Cub fans, but now I have seen with my own eyes that this is not the truth.” As the Pope drove off, the harpooner asked his buddies “Who was that?” “It was the Pope,” one replied. “He is in direct contact with God and has access to all of God’s wisdom.” “Well,” the harpooner said, “he may have access to God’s wisdom.. But he don’t know shit about shark fishing”. How”s the bait holding up?”

fishing question (sharks)? I live in fort Myers Florida and today i went fishing at the beach with my half brother my sister and her boyfriend my brother used his shark pole with 40 pound test with a 100 pound liter and his bait was a baby jack he almost had a hammer head that was like about 5 feet long and it nearly dragged him in but his line snapped and he lost him does anyone know what supplies you need in order to successfully reel in a shark I Want Me A Catfish Grabblin Gal- lol no shit captain obvious

Where are the car accessible snorkeling spots in Florida ? I'm going to Miami for the christmas period and would like to find out about snorkeling spots that are easily accessible. Any places with clear water and corals, fishes, maybe sharks that are near land ? I would rather not take charters. thanks

what dangerous animals are there in florida? apart from the alligators in everglades, what other dangerous creatures are there? poisonous snakes? constricting snakes? jelly fish? sharks? feedback will be appreciated

How old do Do you think I look? Ok well i was in the Florida Keys this summer and this was of me night shark fishing. Don't mind the stupid pose. I get mixed answers of how old I look. http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s329/boardingxpert/FLORIDASEABASE012.jpg Yeah im 16, thanks for the input. Im only a sophmore in highschool but most people think im in college?

What is your favorite shark bait? I am goin to Sarasota in Florida next week and i was goin to try and catch some shark. Please help places to fish, line, hooks anything will help. Thank you.

what are those things called at aquariums? what are those things called at aquariums where you are walking in what looks like you are under the ocean you can see all the sharks fish all around you on top and on the sides? and do you know of any place florida that has one?

Was I shark bait today?????? I was floating on my back, without a care in the world today at Siesta Key Beach, Florida....when I realized I had a scrape on my knee. I could hear Jimmy Buffet singing "Fins" and I cautiously looked around.....I got myself so worked up, I got out of the water!!! Do you think a bleeding scrape on the knee was enough to attract a shark??? Kinda kidding....lol BUT...a kid had his thigh bitten last year because he had shrimp in his pocket to use for fishing....the shark smelled it and chomped down on his leg...seriously......

Where is the best beach in Florida? My husband and I are looking for a nice beach that isn't too crowded and has beautiful clear blue water and white sand. We are young but we're not much for the party seen. We like to do things like fish, comb the beaches for shells and shark teeth, and we like certain attractions like Seaworld or MGM and Universal Studios. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Which have evolved the ability to store sperm in females for months following insemination & superdfetation? a. some sharks, such as sand tigers and gray nurse sharks b. freshwater fishes such as least killifishes in Florida c. humans and carnivorous mammals d. all of these e. only "a" and "b"

Gulf Of Mexico Florida Kayaking Rules/Regulations? Do I have to wear a life jacket? I will be paddling out 300 yards dropping my fishing bait (for sharks) paddling back in. So what the rules with this I have no problem wearing one I mean I don't want to but rules are rules lol

WiseVibes Joke #12? On a tour of Florida, the Pope took a couple of days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the beach in the Pope-mobile when there was a frantic commotion just off shore. A helpless man, wearing a Chicago White Sox jersey, was struggling to get away from the jaws of a 12-foot shark. As the Pope watched, horrified, a speedboat came racing up with three men wearing Detroit Tigers jerseys aboard. One quickly fired a harpoon into the shark's side. The other two reached out and pulled the semi-conscious White Sox fan from the water. Then using baseball bats, the three heroes beat the shark to death and hauled it into the boat also. Immediately the Pope shouted and summoned them to the beach. "I give you my blessing for your brave actions," he told them. "I heard that there was some bitter hatred between White Sox and Tigers fans, but now I have seen with my own eyes that this is not true." As the Pope drove off, the harpooner asked his buddies, "Who was that?" "That was the Pope," one replied. "He is in direct contact with God and has access to all of God's wisdom." "Well," the harpooner said, "he may have access to God's wisdom, but he doesn't know much about shark fishing. How's the bait holding up?" To aerosmithbaby: I collect them, edit and sometimes rewrite them, and then share them with friends.

Another Red Sox joke for all you Red Sox haters? On a tour of Florida, the Pope took a couple of days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the beach in the Pope-mobile when there was a frantic commotion just off shore. A helpless man, wearing a Boston Red Sox jersey, was struggling frantically to free himself from the jaws of a 25-foot shark. As the Pope watched, horrified, a speedboat came racing up with three men wearing New York Yankees jerseys aboard. One quickly fired a harpoon into the shark’s side. The other two reached out and pulled the bleeding, semi-conscious Red Sox fan from the water. Then using autographed Alex Rodriguez baseball bats, the three Yankee heroes beat the shark to death and hauled it into the boat. Immediately the Pope shouted and summoned them to the beach. “I give you my blessing for your brave actions,” he told them. “I heard that there was some bitter hatred between Red Sox and Yankee fans, but now I have seen with my own eyes that this is not the truth.” As the Pope drove off, the harpooner asked his buddies “Who was that?” It was the Pope,” one replied. “He is in direct contact with God and has access to all of God’s wisdom.” “Well,” the harpooner said, “He may have access to God’s wisdom but he doesn’t know squat about shark fishing. How’s the bait holding up?”

If your from Toronto or Montreal you'll get this one? On a tour of Florida , the Pope took a couple of days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the beach in the Pope mobile when there was a frantic commotion just off shore. A helpless man, wearing a TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS jersey, was struggling frantically to free himself from the jaws of a 25-foot shark. As the Pope watched, horrified, a speedboat came racing up with three men wearing MONTREAL CANADIENS jerseys aboard. One quickly fired a harpoon into the shark's side. The other two reached out and pulled the bleeding, semiconscious TORONTO fan from the water. Then using baseball bats, the three heroes beat the shark to death and hauled it into the boat also. Immediately the Pope shouted and summoned them to the beach. "I give you my blessing for your brave actions," he told them. "I heard that there was some bitter hatred between Leafs and Habs fans, but now I have seen with my own eyes that this is not the truth." As the Pope drove off, the harpooner asked his buddies "Who was that?" "It was the Pope, " one replied. "He is in direct contact with God and has access to all of God's wisdom." "Well," the harpooner said, "he may have access to God's wisdom, but he doesn't know shit about shark fishing... how's the bait holding up?"

In regards to my deepsea fishing trip? Thanks for your answers on my previous question, I did look up the tropic star fishing resort and hope to go someday! But for now i think we are going to the Florida Keys, has anyone been there in late january? If so how was the fishing and what species were most active. I am hoping to catch sailfish, sharks, grouper and tarpon.

Going to mexico just south of cozumel. Good fishing off beach?!? We usually go to florida for spring break on the gulf side and catch lots of fish even sand sharks. will it be the same? what can we expect? any bait ideas lures? we usually just use a slip sinker with hook. let me know leave in 3 days!! :) just south of cancun i mean! sorrry

Florida fishermen, have you noticed more sharks? We fish the intercostal area, in Edgewater, just north of mosquito lagoon. We have fished here for a long time, but lately when we go out, we can almost be we will catch a shark. We have caught several hammerheads from foot long babies to 4-5 footers. We always release, they are sure fun to reel in.

i just moved to cape Canaveral florida. i've been wondering what kind of fish these are? i go to the cocoa beach pier and as the waves come in there are these cute tiny little fish but as soon as i get out to my knees they get to be about 6 inches long. in the water they look grey flat and just like little mini sand sharks i caught some with a net and out of the water thex look like ordinary shiny silver fish. what's with the optical illusion. what are they.

Wade fishing? ive been wanting to wade fish on flats in sw florida for a while but i dont know if im totally prepared, i was planning on just wearing a bathing suit or jeans and some old sneakers, is that enough protection from stingrays, crabs, sharks, etc....? anything else i need?

Where can I find more info on the Florida "sea monster" circa 1929? Inherited a 1929 edition of "The Wonder Book of Knowledge and it contains a story and pictures from "The American Magazine" about a giant fish (has gills) that looks like a cross between a shark and a whale, although not a whale-shark. It may have been a baby (cartilage not bone) and lived at great depths, based on the tiny eyes and lack of dilation. Tried many different searches on the subject and can't find anything further on it. The yacht that eventually captured it was the "Samoa" owned and operated by Charles H. Thompson and the creature was eventually landed on beach in Miami, according to the article. Found it fascinating and wish to learn how true this story and picture actually is...or isn't.... Nautical records that old are not online or even exist anymore and what little has survived could take years to read...also discovered the event pre-dates 1917.....

Going to the St. Joseph Bay Area in Florida tonite, suggestions please? I'm going to Cape San Blas, visiting Mexico Beach, Panama City and possibly Tallahassee. Aside from scuba diving, horse back riding on the beach, kayaking, fishing...what other interesting things are there to do? Also how common are shark attacks in that area? Any other beach predators like jelly fish? Tips? Good restaurants? (specially cuban food... never had it) Anything you can think of to make this an unforgettable vacation ^^

Do i really need a huge 10' pole to surf fish? Where i fish is in the gulf of mexico over in treasure island, florida. The water at the beach is pretty mush calm not many waves. Do i really need a huge pole? Im not casting over any waves? Any tips for surf fishing would be great...especually shark

What kind of predatory fish should I keep in my 900 gallon fish pond? Theres already a 23 inch ID shark in there. I was thinking about a Florida Gar. A couple plecos to keep the water nice too. And theres no filter so I'm using plants as a natural filter to clean the water, and yes there will be lots of plants, i'm not stupid.

Opinions for best fishing rigs for Florida fish Saltwater? I need to know which reel you guys thing would be better for Tarpon Cobia and Kingfish in the gulf and Atlantic. Either a 3/0 Penn Senator Special or a Shimano Speed Master. I have lots of fishing experience and techniques. I usually put my weight out and use a clip with live bait. I can not get my 6/0 Penn Senator out far enough because its a shark reel and very hefty so I want to downsize. So tell me what you think. OHH and it needs to be able to cast really well. O and Im going off of piers

How to catch, fillet and cook fish in Pinellas? I live in Pinellas County, Florida and I fish in the Gulf off of Clearwater Beach w/shrimp bait. All I seem to ever catch is river trout, cat fish, grunts, and sheep's head. I hear allot of talk of red fish, snook, and shark. Any good tips on different spots or different bait I could use to catch different fish and bigger fish.

How to catch, fillet and cook fish in Pinellas? I live in Pinellas County, Florida and I fish in the Gulf off of Clearwater Beach w/shrimp bait. All I seem to ever catch is river trout, cat fish, grunts, and sheep's head. I hear allot of talk of red fish, snook, and shark. Any good tips on different spots or different bait I could use to catch different fish and bigger fish.

help me identify this fish!? i caught a strange looking fish on a pier in Florida and i have no idea what it is and cant identify it. the fish itself was green and rather soft and slimy, it had no scales, the front end of rather looked like a frog's head, but the back of it looked a bit like an eel, just a little bit behind the eyes there was a pair of small fins. i asked an old Asian lady fishing near me and she said it was a dog fish. i looked dog fish up but i could only find the beer and many a species of sharks. the fish had small teeth and its mouth looked somewhat like a catfish's mouth. it swallowed my hook, and that and the slime that coated it reminded me of a variation of a catfish. i caught in a saltwater bar off of a pier if it helps any.

help me identify this fish!? i caught a strange looking fish on a pier in Florida and i have no idea what it is and cant identify it. the fish itself was green and rather soft and slimy, it had no scales, the front end of rather looked like a frog's head, but the back of it looked a bit like an eel, just a little bit behind the eyes there was a pair of small fins. i asked an old Asian lady fishing near me and she said it was a dog fish. i looked dog fish up but i could only find the beer and many a species of sharks. the fish had small teeth and its mouth looked somewhat like a catfish's mouth. it swallowed my hook, and that and the slime that coated it reminded me of a variation of a catfish. i caught in a saltwater bar off of a pier if it helps any.

are their sharks in the Intercoastal of South Florida.? are there any type of sharks or man eating fish. if so can you catch them and how. like best bait, test, tackle, etc. are their sharks in the intercostal water way. that wasent what i was looking for.. some hippie sh1t wtf. i want to see proof. f u c k you chimp dancer. get off my s h i t..

Could This Work? Florida Beach Shark Fishing "Charter"? I shark fish off the beaches in Florida and have thought about trying to get tourist to pay me to take them shark fishing off the beach on the weekends... Is this something that could possibly work? what would someone pay you think to do this? During the right time of year its almost a guarantee to catch a shark at night and about 70% during the morning and evening hours. Advice? the beaches i fish have no oil....

What kind of fish arein Cape Coral Florida freshwater canals? You may not believe me but i saw a wierd looking fish while i was fishing for blue gill in a freshwater canal near the Cape Coral hospital.It was about 3 or 4 foot long and 1 1/2 foot wide,it was a yellowish color almost white,similar to a shark,it had 2 small wisker like things pointing down near its mouth,its mouth was below its head not like usual fish.Ive seen it twice on 2 diffrent days,the second time i saw it it was much larger,about 6 foot long and 2 foot wide.I hade a small live bluegill in a bucket and threw it on a hook and rod near the fish but it would not take it.At first i did think it was a shark but it couldnt of it was in freshwater and for a shark to get there from saltwater connections it would of have to swim very far and it surely would of died before it got there from all the freshwater.I then thought it could be a sturgeon but there arent any sturgeon fish in florida. Just tell me what you think it could of been. Thank You..

Surf Fishing Florida? I no its a while away but want to get my research done. Im headed down to Treasure Island, Florida in late June-early July. I want to do some surf fishing. I have no supplies so I have to buy it all. I want to try to catch some 4-5 ft sharks, maybe some redfish, Jacks, and pompano. I don't no whats biting down there in the summer so I need info on baits, rigs, time etc. My condo is on the perfect place. An inlet. So any information will be helpful and extremely appreciated!!! Thanks.

Things to do in Jacksonville, FL? I'm going to Jacksonville, Florida tomorrow and I was wondering if there's anything fun to do around there? I really love the Ocean. And i LOVE sharks are there any shark ehibits or anything to do with sharks. Also, where can i go shark fishing? Near atlantic beach or mayport

When do Sharks lay there young? I am curious about a few different species I am not sure if some sharks are different or not but the ones im interested in are bulls, blacktips, nurse, tigers. Those are the main ones. I will be living in Florida and have heard that most lay there eggs or pups in the summer like june or july but also heard bulls lay them this time of year even in the cooler gulf temps of Florida. If someone is a professional on this stuff I would REALLY!! like to talk about this stuff a buddy and I know a lot about sharks we fish them on a conservation level and are starting our own surf shark fishing show and I want to know even more about them! thanks

where is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat? and cant seem to find the sharks in cedar key can anyone give me some directions to a decent shark fishing spot. i have been fishing for a while and caught many sharks out f cedar key but i want to give a new place a try. thanks

Best place to vacation in Florida? Where is the best place to vacation in Florida? Want a place with crystal clear blue waters, nice beaches, fun activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, shark feeding, etc. Something similar to Hawaii or the Bahamas.

Which type of sharks are illegal to catch, or kill in florida? I'd like to go fishing, but im wondering what type of sharks are illegal to actually catch and kill.

I am going shark fishing but im not sure if I have the right tools? I am going shark fishing tomorrow in Northern florida around destin and I have a rod with a 20 lb line on it, im not sure if I can catch a shark or not, also I plan on fishing from the beach

Why do I keep on catching Bluefish on shark-bait? I'm trying to fish for sharks from the beach in Florida. I used a whole lady fish as long as my forearm as shark-bait and I caught a bluefish which was a bit biggerr than the lady fish I used for bait. I usually fish at daytime ( I know shark fishing at night is better but a lot of shark fishing videos are during the day as welll) I cast it out about 100 yards what am I doing wrong that I keep getting bluefish instead of sharks ? I don't actually cast it 100 yards .I go out with the kayak and cast it then .So all together I get it out 100 yards but that still doesn't answer why I'm catching bluefish instead of sharks ? What can I do to catch sharks instead of bluefish ?

Know how to surf fish? I'm going surf fishing in Florida soon, and it will be my first time. I actually haven't done any fishing at all since I was a little kid, so I could use some basic pointers. I just purchased a 8ft.surf rod/reel combo from Bass Pro Shops. I got some 6/0 circle hooks for in case I decide to fish for a shark or something big, but mainly I'd like to just try for some ladyfish or whiting. What size small hooks do I need and how about my line...what strength do I need? On that note, I don't know what size swivles to get, either. Also, what exactly is a "bottom fishing rig." A guy told me to try that, and I just nodded like I knew what he was talking about. I plan on just getting some shrimp and bucktail jigs from the local bait shop when I'm down there. Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Is it illegal to sell shark meat in Florida? Let's say I went out to the beach and caught a six to ten foot shark, normally I would just release it and get back to fishing. What if I were to take it home and eat it? Is that illegal? Furthermore, what if some one wants to buy the shark? Would I be legally allowed to sell it to them? Let me add that I respect all life, and would only end another creatures life if it were being used and not carelessly wasted.

What types of sharks live around Marco Island Florida? Recently I was at a house we rented for vacation that sits on an inland canal on Marco Island. We looked in the canal and up came a large fish (4-5 feet in length) for a breif second. We didn't get to see it's head. The tail looked just like a great white shark with it's shape but it's main fin seemed to be spikey or spiney like a marlin. Was this a shark or a large saltwater fish?

How to catch a shark in Brevard County, Florida? Im going to be fishing at the Port Canaveral Jetty Park in Brevard County and I really want to catch a shark. I have seen lots of sharks caught here but I'm unsure on what to use. Can anyone help me out? I have the rods and all I just need to know what type of bait to use and any other hints. Thanks

Why can I still not catch sharks? Okay so I live in Florida and am new to shark fishing, I have yet to catch my first shark or even get a bite yet and I'm not sure why, http://www.tx-sharkfishing.com/shark-fishing/shark-fishing-leaders/ I followed these exact instructions on making my leader. I use horse mullet cut in half for bait although I am going to make double hook leaders so I can use whole mullet, I want to use ladyfish but have a hard time finding them... but anyways I kayak my bait a good 300-400 yards out from beaches and leave them there for hours before checking on them and have yet to receive any action... I do this around sunset as well.. Can you offer any advice to a novice sharker? Also I am going for sharks in the 4-10 foot range and I have a setup that can handle it.

Are there great white sharks in Florida ? I went to Florida in May to Cocoa Beach and Daytona and something hit my leg at Cocae , pretty sure it was a medium sized fish thrown in by the waves but it made me curious if there are great whites in Florida. Yes I know it wasnt a shark that hit my leg I'm just saying it made me think.

How to make money fishing on the side? Hey everyone, I have been living in Tampa Florida for 8 years now and i fish all the time anything from catching bait fish to sharks. I was just wondering if it is possible to make a little money on the side from doing this. I have a full time day job but i enjoy fishing so much it would be nice to make some extra cash. If anyone has any input on what to fish for and where to sell it to would be greatly appreciated.

Surf fishing in Brevard County Florida? Please help? I have been out a few times and have had no luck. I really want to catch some decent size fish on the beach, maybe even a shark if I'm really lucky. Can anyone help me out here, possible help me out with letting me know how to rig up the line and what type of bait is best. I have tried using cut up mullet, mackeral, and clams with nothing. Also what time is best to go. Thank you all for the help and advice.

What are some dangerous animals in florida? I know theres: But im looking for ones no one really knows about Snakes Jelly fish Sharks Tagues Iguanas Bearded Dragons Komod Dragons

need help shark fishing line? ok. i shark fish on florida beaches. I use a penn senator 6/0 filled with 50 lb mono. theres like 475 yards i think. i caught a really big nurse estimated weight around 150-200lbs and about 7 ft long the other day. My first big shark over 3 foot but it didnt fight AT ALL! It let me reel it in the whole time. i had no idea it was going to be even close to that big. i thought it was a little black tip or something. anyways i was thinking if i cut off most of the yards of the 50 lb mono and leave about 10 yards backing. i should spool it with 100 lb power pro 300 yards. since i will have plenty of line left to be added to the reel i was thinking about filling the rest of the reel with 80 lb mono for a topshot. im thinking i should get a total of around 600 yards. if this sounds dumb or if there is a better way to get more line please explain. i have only like 40 bucks so only 1 spool of 100 lb power pro. thanks

new to shark fishing need help all info good? okay ima start off by saying im 17 years old and i live on the east coast of Florida (Atlantic ocean) im in the middle parts of Florida on the east side ive caught anything from 2.lbs-30lbs from shore dont have a boat anymore now i need info to catch sharks to start off im new to this like i dont know what different size hooks are like 4/0 and 2/0, 3/0 no clue what that is all i know is fishing line standard light rod and real and how to maintain it lol im my pole right now i use 25lb test on it with a one foot steel liter and i have a very stiff pole no real flexing only time it flexed is when i caught a baby-ish black or Goliath grouper 3 weeks and the line broke on a pier (used 25lb braided line) im am able to cast a net to get bait fish (6-7 foot net) my fishing spot is shallow like 3-5 feet for 10-15 yards from water edge then gets deeper i know 30 yards out its past 20ft and deeper and has a very strong current thats always moving and has no rocks besides the randoms one located through out the ocean i catch anywhere from mullets(2in-1ft and longer)red and blue fish 12 inch min nothing smaller catfish,stingray , yellow tail jack, small sharks every once in a while,snapper and bait fish like shiners(1in-5in)pin fish, grunt, and various types of sheep head my plan so far up grade my fishing reel and get 35lb briad line with a 2 foot liter my questions what hook and ill google everything if i dont know i just a base to start off best type of bait to use live or dead where to hook the bait at and i am planning to chum because how fast the current moves can give me better chances but how to chum would help and how too also best spot to place line at on how far to cast out and what weight to use i think a 2-3 ounce weight would be good so it wont drift assuming though also i might buy a kayak to get mine line further out there im looking for a fight and i shark around 30lbs-50lbs or 3ft-7fts generally game fish nothing to break line 35lb braid but make me work over time also what reels and lines do u guys recommend