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tdarr · Pony Mullet Joined: 23 Apr 2012 Posts: 99

I fish off of the Port A Jetties quiet a bit latley we have been trying to catch a shark off of the jetties, i was wondering what the best shark bait was, were new to this, we have the equipment just not exactly sure what the best bait would be? Also people have said that once you see the initial bite wait a bit before actually setting the hook and bringing them in is this true? thanks for the help!! Very Happy

JOHNNYREB · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

Skipjack
Whiting
Jack Crev
Stingray-southern or cownose
Bonita
Cough..Redfish..Cough

In no particular order.....all make great bait. J/k about the redfish....that would be ILLEGAL! Wink

As far as setting a hook.....depends on wheather your using js or circles, with that said i personally will still give a good pop to a circle hook.....with a j i give it hell

As far as an amount of time before doing so.....by the time i get a belt on and get ready.....Its time to fight!

There are exceptions......if i thought i was dealing with a tiger.....i would give her time.....JMO! Good luck!
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tdarr · Pony Mullet Joined: 23 Apr 2012 Posts: 99

Thanks for the advice!!

spoon fed · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:21 pm Post subject:

i think you can use horse mullet but becareful when you use them im not sure which month(s) there are restrictions
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FIDO · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: Good shark advice.

justletmein · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:37 am Post subject:

I'll assume you're casting baits since you're fishing the Port A jetty?

If so, I would recommend whiting heads and skipjack chunks rigged on a 14/0 or 16/0 circle hook and a GOOD spider weight to keep it in place and tight. No need to wait unless you're using bait that's too big for the shark to get the hooks in it's mouth.
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obsessed · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 1200

match the hatch!

J hooks for larger baits, circle hooks for small chunk baits.
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Bighead · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 10:23 am Post subject:

I like whiting, skippies and blue fish...the last two stink, are oily and bleed a lot. I will put a good sized hunk on a 10 or 12/0 circle and sling it out as far as I can...but then again, I've also caught some nice sharks in the first gut.

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troutless · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:31 pm Post subject:

X2! 16/0 circle hooks 400 # Mono leaders will catch plenty of Sharks on the upper coast.