How to Catch A Shark from The Land: for Beginners

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Land based shark fishing is picking up in popularity, but if you're new to the game, here are the must-know basics.

Remeber....
1) If you try to catch a shark over six feet in length, scale up your gear and don't go alone.

2) Sharks are on the decline, so practice good, safe catch and release.

How to make a shark fishing leader and how to rig shark fishing baits will be shown in great detail in upcoming videos.

[bigfatfish]

Imagine just having a fun time at the beach and you just see this dude walking around carrying a shark

[nickleppard]

An actual good in-depth tutorial on how to catch a shark. Well done

[MrGS]

This was informative, well-paced, and passionate. The topic was broken down in a way a new shark fisherman like myself can understand. Thank you from North Palm beach.

[kxmrynmmmy]

I caught a shark today. I came here because I wanna keep catching them.. thanks! This helped alot

[OutsidewithTom]

That was awesome, man. I learned a lot, and was entertained at the same time. Thanks!

[moblack]

Went saltwater fishing for the first time ever in Galveston. First cast I got a 2 ft Black tip shark. Amazing experience

[EdsEverydayAdventures]

Best video yet. We just started fishing and we are addicted. Our first one was a 7 1/2 foot sandbar. Love how you took care of the shark, the release was great. Not dragging it everywhere. We are now tagging for NOAA. Still trying to learn to identify them. We always have the audience - we take it as an opportunity to educate if possible. I let a little girl pet the tail of a small sandbar. Her favorite animal went from a unicorn to a shark. The walking the shark back out is my favorite part. I do it for the same reason as you.

[lucasreeserlarkin]

I've got a penn senator from the 60s I'm getting ready to put to use near the pier in Garden a City SC from the shore. Can't beat Em! Thanks papaw. I've caught a 6 ft lemon in this same area with this rig, an older fellow helped me land and clean shark Quick. We ate like kings that night and for a while..watch, learn, and be Ready for a Fight. I couldn't fish the entire next day after that fight, My arms were noodles. This is a very good tutorial, I've learned a lot myself.
Recommendation- Take a small piece of 2x4 and a hammer and hammer your entire pole or pvc down into the sand a foot to 18". It will be stronger and easier than digging..
Also this year Im taking my kayak to take my rig out. Great reminders. Gonna walk my Kayak out past the waves and hop on. Make Sure you can do this before trying it. It's not easy and takes finesse hit up the shore on a lake or even a pool and practice. He wasn't just trying to be entertaining...he's being literal. You'll hurt yourself, sink your boat, or both.
Keep it up, watching from East TN.

[jamie]

I caught my first shark a few weeks ago and everybody freaked out that there was a shark at the beach and some people even asked the lifeguard to shut the beach down. I explained to them the shark is probably cranky and wants to go back home and doesn’t want anything to deal with people.

[walkerwilkins]

10/10 video. extremely informative and entertaining. Keep this up man

[zachb]

Awesome and very helpful! This video was great but the last 5 minutes really MADE the video! Much respect for a fellow fisherman that both practices and teaches catch and release - you rock!!!

[usmcer]

Been Shark fishing for many years now....This is an excellent tutorial AND Conservation Video! Great Job!

[Jangalang]

Awesome video man, I'm a land-based shark fisherman as well. I love watching people catch 'em on video, while I'm stuck at the house. My wife doesn't understand but you explained our love for it perfectly. Good job, very informative.

[hayleysligar]

Great work mate. One of the most in depth fishing video. Keep up the good work

[newgenerationcreators]

Absolutely amazing video. I watched this after I went surf fishing around a month ago, and I wanted to find out what else was in the ocean. I've been fishing a lot more now, and just yesterday I went out with my dad and a friend, and we caught 2 Atlantic Sharpnose sharks. They were the first sharks that both my friend and I had ever caught and released, as the only other shark I hooked shook off the line before I could land it. Thank you for this informative video, it really helped the fishing yesterday. Tight lines, and have a great day!

[emanuelmarin]

You deserve more views and likes!but you’ll get there ! Great videos a lot of help and good tips !

[jessicamoore]

Yay a New video always love seeing more from you 😀 being your little sister your the best at fishing 🎣 and how the tips that you use show just how much you really love fishing 🎣

[wldkhn]

Thanks a lot for sharing, it was very informative.

[fishermanlad]

I’m a bass fisherman in Kansas so this is very far from me, but I have always loved sharks and it would be a dream to catch one

[visionk]

This is an amazing video. I can't commend you enough for speaking always for safety. You are also the definition of cool, somebody who doesn't let others manipulate or change them, you know where you stand on issues because you actually took the time to educate yourself and understand them.