Fort Myers Fishing Report For June 21, 2017

​One of the most extreme forms of fishing in the inshore waters of Fort Myers and Sanibel Island is shark fishing. This type of fishing can be challenging and unpredictable which is why it's become a popular charter for those thrill seekers out there.

Prime time for shark fishing is June through September when the water is the warmest.  Once the Sun starts to fade into the horizon, through the morning hours is the best time of day to catch this predator.

We will throw out a chum bag and then rig our poles with any fresh, bloody bait.  Sharks prefer fresh over anything that's been frozen.

The best shark bait is a stingray if you have the patience to snag a few.  Just debarb them when you snag them before you drop them into the live well. Rig it and cut into the side of one of the fins and then cast it out.  You'll catch the large boys with this technique.  If you prefer the easier method of using cut bait, we tend to use ladyfish, mullet or jacks with the hooks rigged through the gills.

Tackle of Choice : 

-Canyon Reels and St Croix Rods, size 6'-7'ft.

-Spool these reels with 60 to 80 lbs test braid or 40 to 80 lb mono. 

-First, always use cable, not single strand wire. Sharks will kink and pop single strand in a matter of seconds.  If you can find coated cable it's even better because it dampens the electrical signal your wire will give off that the shark could pick up.

-Get a fighting belt, even if it is not very expensive.

-10 o/-18 o/ size hooks.  
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