Shark fishing

sharkman · January 07, 2015, 01:44:44 AM

I have a question regarding reels and line size for shark fishing. What a rough estimate on needed reel size and line strength for specific size shark. I shore fish on the gulf side of Florida. I have 9/0 that I'm going to kayak bait out.

alantani · January 07, 2015, 01:51:17 AM

daron?

BMITCH · January 07, 2015, 01:52:44 AM

Quote from: alantani on January 07, 2015, 01:51:17 AM
daron?

Exactly

fIsHsTiiCkS · January 07, 2015, 02:13:31 AM

Just as a discussion. Why dacron?

Shiftee · January 07, 2015, 02:25:36 AM

Quote from: sharkman on January 07, 2015, 01:44:44 AM
I have a question regarding reels and line size for shark fishing. What a rough estimate on needed reel size and line strength for specific size shark. I shore fish on the gulf side of Florida. I have 9/0 that I'm going to kayak bait out.

Little dated but a start. http://www.tx-sharkfishing.com/shark-fishing/

General Rod/Reel selection by size http://www.tx-sharkfishing.com/shark-fishing/rod-reel-tackle/

but I'd defer to Daron

fIsHsTiiCkS · January 07, 2015, 02:34:46 AM

Ohh you meant for Daron to comment. Got it

Shark Hunter · January 07, 2015, 05:07:15 AM

Yes,
Dacron Here!

I spool all my 9/0's with straight 80lb mono. It limits your capacity, but You need that abrasion resistance. Ideally, back it with JB Hollow then the 80lb on top.
When you hook into a big one that the 9/0 can't handle. Its time to step up to a 12/0.

Spool it with straight 100 lb Sufix Superior. Unless you are a body builder, that should be all you can handle.

I personally fish a 12 and a 14/0, both spooled with straight 130lb mono. Exsum is the brand I use.
You need anything sharkman, just drop me a pm.
Daron