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08-26-2015, 10:03 AM #1Senior Member
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Shark Question?
If you catch one, is it legal to beach it to get the hook out and then release it?
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08-26-2015, 10:13 AM #2Senior Member
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Absolutely not.
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08-26-2015, 10:24 AM #3Senior Member
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I guess you are supposed to cut it off. What about the hook and/or leader?
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08-26-2015, 11:07 AM #4Member
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You lose it...and it rusts out...
Originally Posted by Irish Fisherman
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08-26-2015, 11:28 AM #5We are there! Let's go fishing!!
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It depends on where you are: Originally Posted by Irish Fisherman
From the pier = NO
In the State Park = NO
in Gulf Shores = NO
in OBch = NO
Any where else (IF it poses no danger to swimmers) = YES!
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08-27-2015, 09:33 AM #6Senior Member
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I was thinking about the shark having the hook and leader still attached.
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It rusts out fairly quickly.
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That's good. I will definitely cut them loose.
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Bring some long handled bolt cutters. If you cut both sides of the hook it'll fall out very quickly. I'd prefer the fish not to have a hook/leader hanging from its mouth for weeks/months waiting for it to rust.
Newer hooks stand up very well to saltwater and I would specifically avoid using stainless steel hooks for fish you intend to release.bodebum likes this.
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