Marlin
What do you use to catch Marlin? Rod and Reel
Short Rod Revolving spool with lever action drags
Lure or Bait Mackerel Tuna Artificial Lure
Chair Braided Line
Makes reeling up big fish under heavy drag much easier. Also, makes it simpler to feel a bite (source 15).
Marlin
Capt. Peter B. Wright “I use Dacron [braided line] as backing on my big
reels because it is easy to splice and has half the stretch of mono[monofilament nylon], which makes it much easier on the reel. This protects the reel from the pressure of my mono top shot. You have to make sure that you pack the Dacron tightly on the spool, a bit more so than mono, to prevent it from digging in and breaking prematurely under load,” (source 14).
Marlin
Found Temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic
Eating Marlin Most people do not eat marlin on a regular
basis (source 13). Marlin contains unhealthy levels of mercury
which are 20 -30 times higher than other fish. Not recommended to be eaten.
Marlin Regulations
Minimum Size White Marlin – 66” Blue Marlin – 99”
Limit 1 per person per day
Remarks All landed marlin must be reported to NOAA
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) within 24 hours.
HMS permit required in federal waters. Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore. Feed on Tuna.
Shark
What do you need to catch Sharks? Tackle:
Heavy conventional stiff rod Heavy reel and large hook ( J hook or circle hook)
Bait : Scented fish (barracuda, mackerel, kingfish) Chum (Bait usually consisting of oily fish ground
up and scattered on the water, (source 17). Throw this into the water to attract fish.
Suspend bait under a balloon or bobber and stagger it at different water depths: shallow, mid level & deep.
Sharks
Where can sharks be found? Around rock piles Reef edges
Short fin Mako Shark – tropical and warm waters of the Atlantic and Pacific
Blue Shark – prefer cool to temperate waters found throughout northeastern waters in summer
months
Shark Regulations
Minimum Size: 54” for all shark except for Atlantic sharp nose,
blacknose, blacktip, bonnethead, fine tooth and smooth dogfish sharks
Limit 1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less
Remarks: Hook and line gear only Must remain in whole condition until brought ashore. Harvest prohibited by or with any multiple hook in
conjunction with live or dead natural bait. Sharks should never be brought to boats unless fully
exhausted.
Shark
Prohibited Species: Atlantic Angle Shark Basking Shark
Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark Bigeye Sixgill Shark
Bigeye Thrasher Shark Bignose Shark
Caribbean Reef Shark Caribbean Sharpnose Shark
Dusky Shark Galapagos Shark
Longfin Mako Shark Narrowtooth Shark
Night Shark Silky Shark
Sand Tiger Shark Sandbar Shark
Sevengill Shark Sixgill Shark
Smalltail Shark Spiny Dogfish
Whale Shark White Shark
Tuna Regulations
Minimum Size Bluefin Tuna – 27 “ to 47” Yellowfin Tuna & Bigeye Tuna 27”
Limit Northern region (North of New Jersey)
1 per day August 25 to September 14 Southern region (New Jersey and all states
South) 1 per day from July 1-21
Remarks: Tuna permit is required to retain a Tuna
Tuna
What you need to catch it? Tackle:
Rod and Reel Bait
Feather jigs Small squid imitations Live or fresh dead bait Hard-bodied lures Chum
Found: Near the surface of the water while hunting schools
of fish Best to fish for in low light conditions
Tuna
Trolling Slow speeds (5 - 9 mph) Let out ¼ of line (about 100 yards or more) When Tuna hit the line they hook themselves,
take the line, and run with it. The reel begins to spin very fast. When fighting tuna, reel it in when feeling and seeing slack in the line because the fish is swimming towards the boat.
Always keep the line tight so the tuna does not spit the hook.
Battles with large Tunas can last several hours.
Tuna
Chumming Find your potential fishing spot Way of chumming
Tie the chum bag on a cleat and place the bag into the water, allowing the current to create a “chum slick” behind the boat.
Sources
1. http://sunmonkey.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/sport_fishing.20271752.jpg 2. http://www.gocubafishing.com/cuba-info/fishing-in-cuba.aspx 3. http://www.gulfbase.org/facts.php 4. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_gear.aspx 5. http://fishing-live-bait.com/ 6. http://www.giftsandfreeadvice.com/free_advice/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/mako-shark.jpg 7. http://www.carolinaprincess.com/Portals/0/images/Bluefin%20Tuna%20-big.jpg 8. http://www.fish4guides.net/facts_pics/w_marlin.gif 9. http://toolsforbrands.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/swordfish-1.jpg 10. http://www.brisbanesportfishingclub.com.au/sportfishing.php 11. http://www.marlinmag.com/techniques/fishing-techniques/what-rod-should-you-use-1000077965.html 12. http://myfwc.com/docs/RulesRegulations/2010_Jan_RegsSummary_Chart.pdf 13. http://www.takemarlinoffthemenu.org/Frequently_Asked_Questions 14. http://www.sportfishingmag.com/article.jsp?ID=41694 15. https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/News.asp 16. http://www.flkinfo.com/fishing-articles/HowToCatchSharks.htm17. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/chum18. http://howtocatchtuna.net/19. http://www.blackrosefishing.com/img/trips/tuna10.jpg20. http://ic.ucsb.edu/~praxis/icnic04/part1/013%20-%20Cooking%20(The%20horrible%20chum%20bucket%20for%20the%2
0Fear%20Factor%20game).JPG21. http://www.floridasportsman.com/xtra/el_salvador_blue_marlin.jpg22. http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/education/questions/mako.jpg23. http://www.philippinefishing.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/yellowfin_tuna_and_big_eye_tuna.jpg24. http://bwrei.com/costa-rica-sport-fishing/riviera42-sportfishing.jpg25. http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/gloss/index-eng.htm 26. http://www.uri.edu/quadangles/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/carib_reef_shark_6927_adj-1024x640.jpg27. http://newenglandsharks.com/chumming.htm
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