Thread: Shark fishing

Even if I don't get a permit, Ima gonna bring my heavy gaff out there to help out. It's a start---more than we've had in years.

So is this our version of “Shark Week?”

Someone please run some video of the events and post it for us poor nonlocals.

I'm assuming they are doing it on a Tuesday as it is one of the slower days, as well as why at night as it was the "safest" times to test how this all will work. I'm sure if some idiot gets himself bit it will end the trial pretty quickly. There is still liability to be worried about. It's an awesome first step. I'm torn on the locals first suggestion as it's the tourists who bring a lot of money and exposure to the area and this could just help to increase that.

Gulf State Park Pier to Offer Limited Shark Fishing | Outdoor Alabama

Thats the link to the announcement

I dont care really who is allowed to fish first but the first time someone gets hurt it will be closed down.

I registered, but am not sure I should have. It says each angler must have a "release pole."

Does anybody have a "release pole?"

I'm not sure what that is or how it works, but you can buy one on Amazon for about a hundred bucks. I was going to use a tail rope.

The large print giveth, the fine print taketh away.

Can someone who has contact with Greg Lein find out about this?

Originally Posted by Mr. Cleland

Who wants to guess on 1st shark weight?

I'm overly excited, however I don't think I can chance a 3 hour drive to not get one of those limited permits.

I expect and hope to see locals take full advantage of this and turn it into a good thing.

Managed Shark Fishing Events at the Gulf State Park Pier | Alapark


(See "click here to register" link)

I was just sitting in my office having a discussion with someone when the email popped up on my computer. I had to usher them out quickly so I could read it. I'm not a local but this is great news. Although I would love the opportunity to land one I must say I support giving the locals first shot at this in order to make it work. They will have much more knowledge on how to handle these fish. For those tourists who say it will provide additional opportunities I'd ask that you consider the potential improved fishing opportunities we will all experience if this thing goes well. If you really want to catch a shark that bad...go somewhere that it's permitted and have at it. For me..I enjoy this pier and want to see everything possible done to improve this fishery. Good luck to those who get the permits. Please...please..someone bring a video camera and post some videos!

Need some volunteers to chum up the sharks Tuesday afternoon to make sure they are there for the 6 o-clock opening. Did anybody see anything about limits and baits yet? Did see that pier regulations are still in place as far as size of Reel and Rod. Wish I could be there to watch and good luck to the 10 that get drawn.

Originally Posted by Haywire

Even if I don't get a permit, Ima gonna bring my heavy gaff out there to help out. It's a start---more than we've had in years.

The rules say you have to be a member of a team of three (maximum), one fisherman and two helpers. You sure your shoulder is up for the shark-gaff challenge?

Existing rules still apply. So if its against the rules now it will not change.