Jim Bob, TEXAS SHARK FISHING 

I hit the beach last Friday afternoon with high hopes, fully expecting easy limits of redfish with a few big smacks thrown in for good measure. Maybe some pompano. As usual, reality smacked me upside the head and I went home Monday morning with one redfish and a renewed sense of humility. Still, it was a wonderful weekend on PINS with some unforgetable moments.I’m a sucker for these surise pics:
 

I’ve made maybe 20 surf fishing trips over two years and this is the first jack crevalle I’ve landed:
My only redfish of the trip and the guest of honor at tonight’s supper:
First time I’ve caught one of these. Help me out here, is this a blue runner?
Another jack:

No pics of the numerous, and I mean numerous, big skippies I caught.

I really didn’t intend this to be a shark fishing trip but things were slow Sunday afternoon and I sent the head of one of those big skippies out 200 yards with a 20/0 circle hook through the eyes. Might catch a big pompano, right? Ya just never know. It wasn’t long before my 9/0 was singing a blistering tune. I strapped on the fighting belt, pulled the rod out of the holder, and tightened up the drag. The run slowed a bit and then I saw the shark jump way out there. I started pumping the rod and gained a bit of line, then saw a second spectacular jump. Fun stuff! Then the line went slack. I reeled in to find that my weed-eater line had either snapped or been bitten through. Ahhh, it was fun while it lasted.

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Christopher Deaver, FLORIDA SHARK FISHING

There is an exciting website on the Atlantic where the action is non-stop, called WWW.BROADANDREELCOM. The most interesting aspect of it all is the angler catching all the big fish is wearing pink. Whether it is ice fishing, fly fishing from a kayak, or catching pompano in the surf, the action is non stop. Visit the following link to SEE THE ACTION.

By Christopher Deaver, TEXAS SHARK FISHING

We are pleased to announce the opening of FLORIDA SHARK FISHING, WWW.FL-SHARKFISHING.COM. The Florida site will cover the current news and hot activity for the shark fishing community. Stop in and see the site: WWW.FL-SHARKFISHING.COM

By Christopher Deaver, TEXAS SHARK FISHING

Since initial publication over five years ago, THE SHARK FISHING HANDBOOK, has been a leading resource for land based shark fishing. The handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the sport with sections on tackle, bait selection, shark fishing strategies, as well as catch and release. Follow the link to enjoy the handbook: THE SHARK FISHING HANDBOOK.

By Monster Man, SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB 

Decided to fish with my buddy Jimbo on the seven mile bridge after calling him at work and passing along a report of solid shark action earlier that day as told to me by shark club member Luis Iglesias . I got a late start and It was 1 am when I arrived to meet up with Jimbo who was allready there fishing alone but expecting me.The night was pitch black and we were the only two souls on the entire south end of the seven mile bridge. The report coming from shark club member Luis Iglesias earlier that day was that the shark bite was hot with bull sharks and blacktips swimming in the current homing in on his shark bait.

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I caught my very first Jack Crevalles today!

I did all my “work, chores, and errands”, then grabbed some pink Gulp strips from Half Hitch, & headed for the Point again this afternoon. Spent two hours all by lonesome in a little “sweet spot” – catching small flounder, big pinfish, & then got into the Jacks! They were small but man they hit hard and pull hard! Lots of fun!

I think I know where I will be again tomorrow afternoon.. lol.

The first one.

This one bit me. I was trying to remove the circle hook but he flipped and my finger went in its mouth. Left me with a few meaningful scratches.

Sun setting

The SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB is proud to announce the opening of their new website. The site is the home of one of the oldest shark fishing organizations in the world. The original founders were Rene de Dios and William Fundora, who fished the beaches and piers of South Florida for several decades. Here is the link to the new site: http://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/