What is a chum bag?

What is a chum bag?

Chum buckets or pots, chum nets or bags, and chum dispensers are used to release chum into the water gradually, creating a slick in the water. Small particles of chum will stay suspended close to the water surface while larger chunks sink; choose your weapon wisely targeting the species you wish to catch.

What is the best bait for sharks?

The most common bait for sharks is bonita as they have a high oil and blood content. The next best is ladyfish, mullet, bluefish or king mackerel. You can use chunks of fish or whole depending on the size of the shark you’re targeting. When boat fishing chumming is the most popular method for catching sharks.

What is the best time to catch sharks?

Fishing between 4pm to 9am is a great idea, because it’s during this period that all of the sharks will be swimming in the sea around your island; only the Whale shark and Suckerfish are available throughout the entire day.

What size hooks for sharks?

For sharks in the 3-5 foot range, use a 5/0 circle hook. If you think you’ll catch sharks larger than the 3 to 5 footers, we recommend a 12/0-14/0 circle hook. We recommend circle hooks that are forged to prevent bending and breaking. Hooks can bend and even break from a large fish.

What to do if you hook a shark?

Removing the Hook

1. Remove the hook as soon as possible following landing of the shark.
2. Using pliers, remove the hook by backing it out the way it went in.
3. If the hook is difficult to remove:
4. If the fish is hooked deeply, cut the leader as close to the hook as possible.

How do you shark fish from shore?

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Rod & Reel. An 8- to 10-foot-long surf rod is usually ideal for catching sharks from shore.
2. Line & Leaders. Use 65-pound-test braided line for your main line when surf fishing for sharks.
3. Sinkers & Hooks. You’ll need a sinker heavy enough to keep your bait in place.
4. Rod Spikes & Hook Removers.

What do you do if you catch a shark?

If you do happen to catch one, immediately free it from your line and throw it back. Other shark species also have some weight and length regulations that you need to follow.

How dangerous is shark fishing?

The long fight can lead to serious exhaustion and predispose any fish for that matter to death. The lesson here is to use as heavy of gear as possible to ensure short fight times. 2. Try to leave at least the head of the shark in the water this way water is flowing through its gills.