Tdevil76

:clap cool report and awsome pic. I can't wait til i get the chance to try that!

Shiznik

Wish I could help with the I.D. of it man. I catch 3 - 4' ers when I hit the surf a lot. But I never know what I.D. they are either. If anyone has a "good" set of pics from all you sharkers, I'd like to see them too. I know we can look on the internet and see tons of pics of them, but the ones I catch aren't adults and I could use some help identifying them also. Thanks if anyone has some input. I might keep one if I knew it wasn't prohibited. BTW, if I had to bet my money, I'd say that looks like a Blacktip to me.

BR

Nice catch GoVols! I'm new to saltwater fishing and want to try sharkin. 2 questions for ya...

Did you use a sliding setup for your pyramid or did you rig the leader/hook above the weight?

How do you pull a hook on a shark without losing fingers?

Thanks for the informative post.

BR

Pensacola, FL

GoVols

I let the pyramid slide above the leader. I had a swivel large enough that kept the pyramid sinker from sliding down the leader to the hook. With circle hooks the idea is the hook will connect with the corner of a shark's mouth. To remove the hook, get some long pliers and with care work the hook out. If it seems too risky, cut the line or leader as close to the hook as possible. The hook was in the corner of this shark's mouth and I got it out pretty easy with the long pliers.