savit Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Ok, caught my first my shark (1m Port Jackson) last weekend land-based on Northern beaches at night on whole squid as a 'by-catch'. Posted here in the fishing reports. 20lb braid, 50lb leader, cheap 7000 reel and 14 foot stiff rod did the job. 4/0 hook was straightened. A lot of first excitement in the beginning due to the weight of the hooked fish. A few short runs and then pulling the 'body'. If I would target them at night - I would use shorter rod and stronger leader/hooks. Though i'd rather target Jewfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMBERJACK Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-14/shark-fishing-ban-adelaide-coast/3828232 Just... watch out if your living around the area. Sharks can die from exhaustion so it's best not to fight them. Just look for better alternatives, like mulloway or kingie fishing. It's better for the shark and the lives of the people there. Like I always know... your life is more than the fish, even if it's a 1000 lb tuna, if you are stuck in stormy weather and you are about to die, just drop your rod and go! It's something to regret, but a fishraider would NEVER, EVER, give his life to a fish. Cheers, amberjack Fish On! MESSAGE: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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