Beginner Key West Shark Fishing - Shark Handling in the Florida Keys

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Exploring Key West Florida
Topic: Shark Fishing
Category: Fishing & Charters
City: Key West
 Monroe County
Shark Fishing
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Terra Ceia Boat Towers
Boating slowly or with a kayak, you can find the sharks and see them swimming in 2 to 4 feet of water. In the boat you are much higher and have the best vantage point. That is why the Terra Ceia Boat Towers are so important. You will see all the Key West Fishing Charter Boats with them. It is great to see the fish below.
  Gordon Z.
tcboattowers.com
What are the rules for Catch and Release?
If you cannot see the hook, cut the leader...please do this as close to the hook as possible without removing the fish from the water. When releasing an florida keys fish in good shape, hold it headfirst into the current. Steel and bronze hooks are less toxic in our waterways and are rejected or dissolved sooner than nickel-plated hooks.
  Stacy H.
Shark Handling Tips in the Florida Keys
More than 50 percent of the throat or gut-hooked shark die after release. If you allow the fish to run with the bait, the chances of gut-hooking the shark increase. Controlled studies have shown that most shark released after hook-and-line capture survive. Hook and land the shark as quickly as possible.
  Kenya U.
Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament
July is the time to get ready to win a prize! We appreciate your participation and hope all will have a great marlin fishing experience. Have fun and enjoy all of the tournament activities. Nothing beats our world class Marlin Tournament. Thanks to all of our participants and sponsors. Remember, this is for marlin and not bull sharks!
  Seymour Q.
keywestmarlin.com
What kind of Shark Bait?
They have party boats and charters, both are amazing. Sharks are part of what people catch when fishing in Key West when using larger bait (use the smaller fish that are not keepers), but sometimes you catch them on shrimp.
  Weston H.
southernmosthouse.com
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