All I can say is that if you want to catch a shark, NOW is the time! In the past two nights alone we’ve landed 29 sharks. The baits are lucky to soak for 10 minutes. If we fish more than one rod, we are doubled up at least a few times per night. Fish are generally ranging from 4 to 5 feet in length, but fish up to 8′ were caught this week! One shark in particular was tagged with a NMSF cooperative shark tag. The tag looked quite old and originated all the way down in Panama City, FL. My hopes are high that it was tagged in southern waters, but time will tell. Be sure to check back often or follow us on Facebook to stay updated on the details of the tag and all other Apex Anglers related news.
Absolutely insane fishing right now, so be sure and check out the schedule and come on down to the Jersey shore after hours where all the gear is provided and all you have to do is show up and catch some sharks!
Remember, this is a CATCH AND RELEASE fishery. All sharks are handled with extreme care, we have time to either photograph them or tag them, but not both. Our number one goal is the safety of the sharks. We are very experienced, have the appropriate gear, and are extremely comfortable swimming with these fish, when necessary, to ensure their safe return to the ocean.
In other news, among the chaos this week, we had a broken rod, a broken reel, a foul hooked shark and a shark bite! See photos below (click to enlarge). A big thanks to Jack Skinner & family, Colin and Kyle Scott for jumping in to help, Dan D’Alessio for making the drive for our fun trip, and to everyone who came out to fish with us this week!
See you on the sand,
AJ