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[J.McDonald Knives]

I got into really doing some shark fishing just last year and am highly addicted to it now. Planning on going down PINS to do some surf fishing for sharks in about a month from now. Anyone know of a good area along PINS where its pretty deep between 2nd and 3rd cut or just a good area in general to do some major shark fishing? I'm going to be out there for a few days and camp on the beach. Waiting on tax return to get me another rod and reel, one that I can get my bait out there a lot further. Planning on 15' Ugly Stik and a Shimano Spheros 18000 with 50lb Power Pro and 80lb mono top shot. Any tips on good locations is appreciated.

[hickroots07]

Well first off welcome to the board. However asking for anyones honeyhole is pretty much just wrong and not tolerated well. People work long and hard to find places that are more consistant than others so to ask where would be cheating.

Simply put the beach is always changing. The further south you go the deeper the guts are generally. Look for changes in beach, like pinches or washouts, deeper than normal guts, birds working over bait, birds chillin on the sand, etc... in the water look for bait. No bait equals few predators. Also look at tide changes and surf conditions like clarity and swell size and choppiness.

There are alot of factors that come into play when surf fishing so your best bet, like most of us, is get out when you can and go to where the conditions are in your favor. Have fun and post reports!
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[JOHNNYREB]

Welcome to the addiction! Theres no specific mile marker for catching shark, But a good bet is anywhere from the 20s south imo. If i could make a suggestion, the rig your describing is good for casting into the 1st gut but any further then that you could get yourself in trouble. The second gut and beyond is convetional reel territory. A good 6/0wide or an avet of simillar size is what ya need for those distances. Its not necessarily how far you can cast...as much as it is putting your bait in the right location. As far as locating fish it takes a good eye and hundreds of hours of beach time. Typicly, this time of year calls for long drops, sometimes 500 yds plus, to reach the sandbar sharks....not always...but typicly. The surf temps need to get up in the high 60s for the bulls and BTs. Good luck man!

Again jmo...but ya give up a lot of leverage with a 15' rod.
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[J.McDonald Knives]

Didn't mean to suggest I was asking for someones honey hole, I was just looking for tips on what areas of the beach had the conditions I was looking for. I should have specified that I was looking for info on what part of the beach had the deep guts, if I should be looking closer to the end of PINS, middle, or closer to Bob Hall.

[J.McDonald Knives]

[FishBites]

I really want to get into shark fishing as well, I want to start out with pup sharks in the first gut as my biggest reel is a Penn 309.

[J.McDonald Knives]

[Remsky]

I bought a 15 ft ugly stix last year. I also have a 12ft. I can blast that 12 ft a hell of a lot further than that 15 ft. I feel like its just a little to big for me, but I'm only 5'7". Are you going to b casting your shark rigs or paddling them out?

[JOHNNYREB]

Two things ive always beleived in....

Ya DONT hunt bears with a .22....and ya DONT kayak a spinning reel!

Do yourself and your equipment a favor.
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[J.McDonald Knives]

[hickroots07]

My first shark set up was a 4/0 loaded with braid and a top shot of mono. I magged the reel and paired it with a 12' American Rodsmiths heavy rod. I liked that set up alot. Thar was the start... now i own several 4/0 and 6/0 and 9/0. I think for the money they are great reels but compared to newer technology like avets they are SLOW! You can catch fish with the large penn reels just fine i think it just takes more work. So ya let the addiction begin. They are pretty much indestructible and are easy to clean and parts are super easy to find. So starting out, pick up a 6/0 or a 9/0 and have a blast!
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[J.McDonald Knives]

[Stinger-A]

Again, welcome to the addiction!!! I've got all the gear, reels, rods, and a frenzy kayak. The only thing I've had problems with are the leaders. I've made my own with weed eater string, coated metal cable and 20/0 circle hooks. I found out the hard way/expensive way, that the secret to good shark fishing is bait presentation and leaders. I've yet to pull in a big one ( 7ft and up), but I'm putting in my time. I'm also getting older and anything over 2ft seas I shake my head at. Look into good leaders and good luck, hope to see a report from you soon
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[Jake h]

I say if spinning reels are what you have and want to fish with then use them and don't let anyone talk you out of it. I shark fish a lot and have the big stuff, Penn Internationals and senators. If you ever want to meet up and chase some sharks just pm me. I'm no expert but I manage to put a few sharks on the beach. Be glad to help others any way I can. Good luck.
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[SaltyMutt]

Not trying to steal your post J M but this has been great info by all. I'm just starting the whole PINS thing myself. I bought me a sealine 50 and put it on a "slightly" customized 12' ugly stick. Not expecting to target large shark. Agree with Jake totally, if it makes you comfy go for it!

Maybe we can hook up and head out there sometime J M. I have ALOT to learn myself and can't wait to get back out there!
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