| Fishing from the surf at night for sharks is very | | | | bait fish whole or as cut bait. |
| productive. Sharks tend to be nocturnal feeders | | | | If you plan on using a spinning reel for sharks be sure |
| which is why night fishing for them is very good. This | | | | to get one with a bait running feature. A bait running |
| article will provide you with some tips to fish for | | | | reel has two drags. One to let the shark take your |
| sharks after dark. | | | | bait and run while the other is used to fight the fish. |
| Scout The Beach First | | | | Shark fishing is a bit of a waiting game. Since you'll |
| Use the daylight hours to scout for a section of | | | | probably be sitting in a chair while waiting for some |
| beach you plan to fish. During low tide you'll have a | | | | action the bait running feature will let the shark run |
| better chance to spot a cut through a sand bar or | | | | against a lighter drag. Many of inexperienced surf |
| find a deeper pocket for a likely shark strike zone | | | | anglers have watched their whole rig taken out in the |
| later. | | | | surf before they could get to it because they didn't |
| High Tide After Dark Is Best | | | | know about the dual drag system. |
| Consult a tide chart to determine when you can | | | | Don't Try It Alone |
| expect high tide to occur. Sharks come in closer to | | | | Shark fishing is not a solitary sport. It requires more |
| shore to feed during high tide. High tide gives you the | | | | than one person to safely land and release a decent |
| best chance of putting your bait within striking | | | | size shark, especially at night. You'll want to have at |
| distance of hungry sharks. Use the tide chart and | | | | least four team members who are familiar with the |
| plan to fish two hours before and after high tide. This | | | | task. If it's not possible to safely handle a shark it's |
| will give you a four hour window to fish. | | | | probably better to cut the line and release it. |
| Things You Don't want To Forget | | | | If your looking for some real excitement, shark |
| One of the most important things to bring, aside | | | | fishing from the surf will give it to you. You can catch |
| from your gear, is a good flashlight. A headlamp is | | | | sharks anytime but night time is best. Early morning |
| particularly useful for hands free illumination of | | | | around daybreak is good too. |
| anything you need to do. You should have a | | | | Surf fishing is different from any other kind of fishing. |
| comfortable chair to sit in while waiting for a shark to | | | | Shark surf fishing is the ultimate fishing experience. |
| home in on your bait. Keep the bug spray handy so | | | | Before attempting to fish for sharks take some time |
| the insects won't annoy you. | | | | to learn more about surf fishing techniques, rigs and |
| Always Bring At Least Two Rods | | | | gear. Start with surf fishing basics and work up to |
| It's a good idea to bring two rods. Use one set up | | | | landing the big game fish from the surf. Saltwater fish |
| for sharks and use the other to catch smaller fish for | | | | are bigger, fight harder and provide more excitement |
| bait. Fresh shark bait is always best. You can use the | | | | for anglers who participate in this sport. |