Thread: Land based sharking

Originally Posted by ChileRelleno

To make it easier on anyone who wants to drop in, I suggest one of the public access points in between Perdido Pass & P'cola. Preferably one with restrooms, those are a nice luxury.

There a couple of spots like that between the state line and Perdido Key. Might be some spots to check out.

While we are on the topic of sharking...

are there any castable conventional reels out there ideal suited for mid size sharks? I'm wanting to get something for a sharking trip that is a little heavier than my conflict 8000. I've seen some say the penn 4/0 is castable 25-50yrds, but a lot that say it's difficult. If I can't reliably cast to the Sharks, I'll look into renting a kayak instead.

The Penn 4/0 are castable much further than 25-50, with a mentor & practice the 6/0 can cast an easy 50+ yards.
Look up casting 6/0 on YouTube, there are Hawaiians who fish from shore for Ulua & Tuna using 6/0s.

I use Penn 9500SS & 8500SS for casting shark baits.

Here is one guy casting a 6/0 and getting good distance.

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Mattb, Don't rent a yak, I'm bringing 2 with me. You can use one of mine. Boys I am really looking forward to this trip!

I Don't think I'll make this specific trip. I will be down at the very end of April and then again in mid July.

Chili, I know you are an excellent resource for shark fishing. I currently have a Penn conflict 8000, which can handle the small sharks up to 5. I will probably be getting a FN Lethal 100 soon as well to do a similar thing. Assuming I don't have a kayak, think those two will do the job at Ft morgan? I like the idea of bringing a conventional, but lack of versatility, weight, and my inexperience casting them could make buying a senator a bad decision.

I'll be bringing my kayak too guys, I have a Malibu Stealth 14 I ordered that should be here next week

Originally Posted by jhatch

I'll be bringing my kayak too guys, I have a Malibu Stealth 14 I ordered that should be here next week

Oh man are you gonna be happy with your purchase. I have had mine since October and absolutely love it. But you probably won't need to bring yours. Few others have already stated they were bringing theirs so no need in carrying the extr weight for nothing.

I would like to get out and do some sharking in a few weeks, might try Ft. Morgan. I will keep y'all informed on when and how I do.

John,
Let me know when you are going and I will try to join you, if I can get off work without too much hastle.

ok! I will try for a Friday night or Saturday afternoon till late night. Need to check with parking, might have to go to Perdido keys area. I will let you know for sure.