L.I. Sharking

[Mr. Softy]

The sharks are in fairly close now on eastern L.I. 250lb Thresher Sunday 7-6-08 12miles south of Shinnicock Inlet. This was hooked within 10 minutes after losing a 50 minute battle with a Mako that was 1 1/2 x's the size. Both sharks were breaching close to the boat.

 

[noelskii]

cool

 

[Killerdrgn]

did you catch that and was it off your boat or a charter?

 

[Mr. Softy]

did you catch that and was it off your boat or a charter?

A passenger on my brothers boat landed it(not a charter).Last year my brother caught a 406lb Mako in a tournament and placed second to a 500lb thresher. Roughly a $35,000 difference between 1st and 2nd place. That hurt. Both of those fish were caught in local waters south of Jones Inlet on L.I. Heres a Pic of the 406lb Mako from last year.

 

[Killerdrgn]

so umm what did you guys do with the shark afterwards? Shark fillets?

 

[jejton]

I've wondered about that as most people I've asked dont eat most shark meat and its obviously not catch and release...

 

[Mr. Softy]

so umm what did you guys do with the shark afterwards? Shark fillets?

Steaks baby, steaks. I come from a large family and we all love sea food. Can't wait for some fresh Tuna. Last year was a banner year for Tuna. Albies, Blue fin, and Yellows. Also a couple of 24lb Mahi. This may sound strange but i haven't seen a Spanish Mack around for a couple of years. I love them. I know that i will get some flack for that.

 

[jackson6745]

Softy, I'm heading out Wednesday morning. We're going to fish the glory hole area (leaving from Rockaway inlet), I fished the rockpiles 2 weeks ago and we were plagued with blue sharks. Would love to share info with you. Send me a PM.

 

[Killerdrgn]

Where do you go tuna fishing, i would really love to do that.

 

[jejton]

Steaks baby, steaks. I come from a large family and we all love sea food. Can't wait for some fresh Tuna. Last year was a banner year for Tuna. Albies, Blue fin, and Yellows. Also a couple of 24lb Mahi. This may sound strange but i haven't seen a Spanish Mack around for a couple of years. I love them. I know that i will get some flack for that.

Tuna I understand. I was asking about the sharks specifically because most people I've asked told me they dont eat the sharks they catch except for a few exceptions. I've wanted to try tuna fishing for some time now but havent had the chance yet.

 

[Mr. Softy]

Tuna I understand. I was asking about the sharks specifically because most people I've asked told me they dont eat the sharks they catch except for a few exceptions. I've wanted to try tuna fishing for some time now but havent had the chance yet.

Shark steaks. They have been on the menu for as long as i have been alive. We do practice catch and release with sharks also. 95% of the sharks we catch are retured to the sea. We use a cheap grade steal hooks that will dissolve in a few weeks just in case we are unable to remove the hook from the sharks mouth. I have caught many sharks that come to the boat with stainless hooks hanging out of there mouth from another fisherman. We use Higher grade hooks for Tuna though. But unfortunatlly some times a shark will take a tuna bait and end up wearing a stainless hook. I have a video somewhere of a shark that we brought to the boat that was hooked on another hook that was already in its mouth. Even with an old hook left behind it didn't seem to stop its feeding habits. Tuna fishing on the Island has been great. You will usually have to go to 40 fathoms or more of water to run into tuna. The continental shelf is closer to the island the further east you go, so you will not have to travel as far to find the fish. Find the temp. breaks and you will find the tuna.

 

[mandown123]

shark is unbelievable tasting. the meat is very firm and truly with amazing flavor, especially mako which is regarded pretty highly. the thing with shark is that the blood i think will convert to ammonia fast. that is why you see people who slit the throat and bleed out the shark. this helps keep the meat tasting as best as possible. whenever you catch a shark, the faster you bleed it out the better. also if your not keen on the taste you can soak in milk before preparing for a few hours or overnight.

 

[Mr. Softy]

shark is unbelievable tasting. the meat is very firm and truly with amazing flavor, especially mako which is regarded pretty highly. the thing with shark is that the blood i think will convert to ammonia fast. that is why you see people who slit the throat and bleed out the shark. this helps keep the meat tasting as best as possible. whenever you catch a shark, the faster you bleed it out the better. also if your not keen on the taste you can soak in milk before preparing for a few hours or overnight.

Agreed. You also want to bleed your tuna quickly.

 

[jejton]

and bluefish.

Are there any open boats that do tuna trips for a reasonable price ?

 

[JHOV2324]

When you meet me you will get to see a Spanish Mack. :lol2:

 

[mandown123]

i never bleed my bluefish but what i do is I put them in a biiiig cooler with ice in it. I guess the ice makes the oxygen stay in the water and slows their breathing so they stay alive a long time in the cooler like that. By the time the boat docks theyre fresh dead.

 

[Mr. Softy]

and bluefish.

Are there any open boats that do tuna trips for a reasonable price ?

Try to find the long island fisherman magazine in a local deli or maybe 7-11. You can find charters in there. As for a reasonable price, LOL, not with the price of fuel. Best bet is to charter a boat with 5 of your friends and split the cost.
Hey now JHOV, i don't swing that way. :sgrin: