| Title: | Fishing Notes- Archived |
| Notice: | See note 555.1 for a keyword directory of this conference |
| Moderator: | DONMAC::MACINTYRE |
| Created: | Fri Feb 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Sep 20 1991 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1660 |
| Total number of notes: | 20970 |
HI I would like to ask any of you salt water fisherman a question,
I am a scuba diver and have heard many more reports than usual this
summer of sharks in the New England waters. I was wondering what
the word is down along the beaches and anywhere in general. I was
out on a party boat yesterday trying to catch a few blues and had
asked the mates on the boat what the scoop has been with the fishing/
sharking and other big game fish in the area and they seemed reluctant
to give me a straight answer (by the way out of the WHOLE boat not one
fish was caught, I think that's why I go down and look at them now I
never had the luck to catch them). We were out at the isle of shoals
and it seemed to me that that would be a good place to find out
what has been going on with the bigger game fish like sharks and
rays and so on. any tips for the guys going under??????
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| 167.1 | Sharks | PSYCHE::DECAROLIS | Tue Aug 12 1986 10:25 | 12 | |
I wouldn't worry about being bitten. The types of sharks that
visit these waters are usually basking sharks and not man
eaters. They're intimidating because of the size of em'.
They feed on plants and microscopic planctum, tiny fishes (etc)
I did see a 15/17 foot basking shark off the coast of Hampton
Beach. It would have done quite a bit of damage to the boat
if we had hit it. There has been one attack I've read
about and that was in Rockport back in 1960.
This time of the year its common to see more sharks than usual.
If one comes after you, just remember to gauge its eyes out!
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| 167.2 | shark mania | OBLIO::PLOURDE | Tue Aug 12 1986 13:02 | 9 | |
Well thanks for the words of comfort. I think having that Great
white caught off of the cape has got me interested in seeing what
types of sharks we do have in these waters. obviously no one puts
bounderies on these critters and I would like to get a few under
water pictures of them (as long as they are All freindly). I have
heard of blue sharks and black tips in these waters ( as far norht
as N.H.) and would like to get a closer look at these but maybe
I will look at them from the end of a fishing line. See Ya ...
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| 167.3 | shark report | ELWOOD::VROBEL | Thu Aug 14 1986 15:47 | 34 | |
Being an ocean boat owner and tuna fisherman in these waters
for about 12 years, I would say be concerned about sharks
in this area from the middle of July to the middle of
September. Most of the sharks are Blues, but there are
others, such as, mister great white himself, mako's, tigers,
poorbeagles, etc. They are not likely to be seen to close
to shore, but rather do most of their feeding off shore
in deeper waters.
The Isles of Shoals is 6 miles + out and in my opinion is
considered deeper waters. I have not been out tuna fishing
once this year and not seen a shark of one kind or the other.
There is a lot of water out there and if you see three of four
sharks in a day of looking for tuna there are a lot of other
sharks.
I saw my first Mako this past Sunday about 10 miles northeast
of Halibut point near Rockport, Ma. He was only about eight
feet long. Last year I saw two Great whites about 3 miles
out of Rockport. On one particular day I saw approx. 40 - 50
basking sharks in the same area (these as stated before
are harmless). I've probably caught 15 - 20 blue sharks
while tuna fishing. They were between 7 and 13 feet. They
say these guys aren't man eaters, but try to convince a 13' er
some time. Last year I also saw a whale shark larger than
my boat which is 35 feet long.
I wouldn't necessarily worry about the sharks in this area
or about being bitten. But I would be concerned and be aware
of what to do if you happen to spot one. If I was a diver
I'd get out of the water.
=JV
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| 167.4 | Shark eatting man ????? | TPLVAX::DODIER | Thu Aug 14 1986 16:19 | 11 | |
I seen the mention of Mako sharks. I don't now how many
of you have eatten shark but I have tried Mako shark steaks. They
rank right up there with the rest of the good eatting fish. Just
take out a saw, (if you happen to catch one), and start cutting
it into steaks. Put the steaks on the grill with a little salt and
pepper and they are delicious. Nice firm white meat with no bones
to speak of. Down in Jersey they get about $4.99 lb. for Mako.
Makes_my_mouth_water_just_thinkin_bout_it
RAYJ
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| 167.5 | it's only me | OBLIO::PLOURDE | Mon Aug 18 1986 11:49 | 8 | |
Thanks for the reply's and in the case of being in the water while
there is a shark around (depending on the type) the best thing to
do if possible is go to the bottom and try to get into some rocks
until the sucker is out of sight (or even then untill you feel lucky)
then head for the top. Since you can't race to the surface when
diving (serious lung embolisms) this can be pretty hair raising.
I ever want to be in this situation with a whity though (pray,pray).
Does anyone out there go out fishing for sharks and if so want company?
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| 167.6 | Try Blue Shark | IMBIBE::HOWELLB | BILL | Fri May 15 1987 16:34 | 10 |
Even better eating than Mako is Blue shark ..... Ranks
right up there with fresh Tuna ......
regards,
The Jersey Beach Bum
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