Thread: Team members for shark fishing needed.

Somebody must have dropped out because I have just been informed that I have been selected to shark fish Tuesday night, July 10.

I am 71 years old and will not fish for 12 hours straight, but I will fish and need team members if anybody is interested. I will be happy to share the rod when fighting fish and plenty of meat if that matters.

Edit: For gear I will be using Penn Long Beach 4/0 reels with 50 lb mono on 30-80 and 50-130 rods with roller guides top to bottom. 135 lb seven strand leaders and I have not decided yet on hooks, leaning towards 12/0 to 16/0 circle hooks, but happy to hear opinions. I do believe we will be equipped for battle.

I will have a Penn 950 if I have to fish the upwind side. Does anybody know how/if they assign spots?

Butterflied Spanish for bait, hopefully fresh.

Good luck young man

Go get 'em Fred! Kick some shark a$$!

Just got my notice for Tues. the 10th. I'm an old timer like Fred and if someone wants to be my assist, give me a call. 251-988-8032. Will be using an Ambassadeur 7000 and my old 706.Looking for some small to medium spanish. Around a half dozen.
Thank You
Terry

Originally Posted by frednic

Somebody must have dropped out because I have just been informed that I have been selected to shark fish Tuesday night, July 10.

I am 71 years old and will not fish for 12 hours straight, but I will fish and need team members if anybody is interested. I will be happy to share the rod when fighting fish and plenty of meat if that matters.

Edit: For gear I will be using Penn Long Beach 4/0 reels with 50 lb mono on 30-80 and 50-130 rods with roller guides top to bottom. 135 lb seven strand leaders and I have not decided yet on hooks, leaning towards 12/0 to 16/0 circle hooks, but happy to hear opinions. I do believe we will be equipped for battle.

I will have a Penn 950 if I have to fish the upwind side. Does anybody know how/if they assign spots?

Butterflied Spanish for bait, hopefully fresh.

I am 58 years old, retired, and live in Foley. I grew up in Florida and Dad was a commercial fisherman. I fish the pier a little and the surf. I've watched both livefeeds of the 1st two events so have an idea of what goes on. I have the time and interest if you need a person.

I am 58 years old, retired, and live in Foley. I grew up in Florida and Dad was a commercial fisherman. I fish the pier a little and the surf. I've watched both livefeeds of the 1st two events so have an idea of what goes on. I have the time and interest if you need a person.

Originally Posted by bamafan611

Just got my notice for Tues. the 10th. I'm an old timer like Fred and if someone wants to be my assist, give me a call. 251-988-8032. Will be using an Ambassadeur 7000 and my old 706.Looking for some small to medium spanish. Around a half dozen.
Thank You
Terry

I am 58 years old, retired, and live in Foley. I grew up in Florida and Dad was a commercial fisherman. I fish the pier a little and the surf. I've watched both livefeeds of the 1st two events so have an idea of what goes on. I have the time and interest if you need a person.

I wish I could help both you young men with this event, hopefully a younger young man will step up....I am sure there will be plenty out there to help if needed....that is usually the way it is , plenty of help....although this is a little different

Originally Posted by ironman172

I wish I could help both you young men with this event, hopefully a younger young man will step up....I am sure there will be plenty out there to help if needed....that is usually the way it is , plenty of help....although this is a little different

I responded to frednic and bamafan611 with my willingness to help. And yes this is a bit different. I watched both live feed and the 2nd night was action. I watched them hoist that big one over the rail. Hooking the shark, battling it to the rail is one thing, getting that baby over the rail is a real challenge. Gaff, tail rope, and like 5 guys pulling! Good communication and everyone on the Octi was so helpful. Strong sense of community. I remember so many all nighters with dad a young boy. Plus I've seen the movie Jaws! Someone let me know if you need a person.

How will they notify you if you selected,I out in the day it open ,just wondering