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 Mako Shark On The Fly: Rod & Reel Setup
Posted by fliesandfinseast on Friday, December 28 @ 11:14:09 PST
I met a guide who guides for Mako sharks on the fly out of California. I am flirting with the idea of trying this out. I know that there is some shark activity off the east coast and was wondering what people are using for fly rods and reels. I am assuming somewhere in the 11-12 wt class. But, any info on flies and equiment needed for these toothy critters would be great.
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Re: Mako Shark On The Fly: Rod & Reel Setup
by jeremy on Friday, December 28 @ 16:02:34 PST http://www.ineedasimplesolution.com | I would suggest that for any bluewater big game such as makos, big tuna, marlin etc.. .. the simple solution is
14 weight + big reel that has a good drag and ability to hold 500-600 yards of gel spun backing. As far as flies go for shark fly fishing .. it's pretty much something big and white that looks like meet. A 12 weight could probably get it done .. but what if you lock horns with a 400 pound mako? certainly possible and you'd be better served, in that case, with a 14 weight as opposed to a 12. But, in the 100 pound range a 12 would do, but .. i would still prefer to have a 14 weight for the backbone it provides.
note: This is purposfully simplified ... I understand that there are a gazillion variotions of rods, lines, backing and fly options. This is just the nuts and bolts and only my opinion and going under the assumption that you would be "chumming up" the sharks. |
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Re: Mako Shark On The Fly: Rod & Reel Setup
by KodiakCommando on Monday, December 31 @ 19:35:40 PST http://www.fishalaskamagazine.com | I agree with jeremy 100 percent.
Based on my experience with Salmon sharks where are usually 300 to 400 pounds and can get up to 900 a 14 weight rod and a nice reel with a good drag and 500 yards of backing is a must. 12 weights are pushing it, even for 200 pound sharks.
Fly wise something big bright and simple is all you need especially if you chumed them in or they are feeding on fish. Fleshy colors work best, Orange, White, Peach and Red are good bets. |
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