Team members for shark fishing needed.

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07-05-2018, 10:10 PM
frednic

Team members for shark fishing needed.

Somebody must have dropped out because I have just been informed that I have been selected to shark fish Tuesday night, July 10.

I am 71 years old and will not fish for 12 hours straight, but I will fish and need team members if anybody is interested. I will be happy to share the rod when fighting fish and plenty of meat if that matters.

Edit: For gear I will be using Penn Long Beach 4/0 reels with 50 lb mono on 30-80 and 50-130 rods with roller guides top to bottom. 135 lb seven strand leaders and I have not decided yet on hooks, leaning towards 12/0 to 16/0 circle hooks, but happy to hear opinions. I do believe we will be equipped for battle.

I will have a Penn 950 if I have to fish the upwind side. Does anybody know how/if they assign spots?

Butterflied Spanish for bait, hopefully fresh.
07-06-2018, 05:01 AM
ironman172

Good luck young man
07-06-2018, 09:22 AM
benhunts

Go get 'em Fred! Kick some shark a$$! :D
07-06-2018, 12:17 PM
bamafan611

Just got my notice for Tues. the 10th. I'm an old timer like Fred and if someone wants to be my assist, give me a call. 251-988-8032. Will be using an Ambassadeur 7000 and my old 706.Looking for some small to medium spanish. Around a half dozen.
Thank You
Terry
07-06-2018, 06:06 PM
pdouglasl

Team Members

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Originally Posted by frednic

Somebody must have dropped out because I have just been informed that I have been selected to shark fish Tuesday night, July 10.

I am 71 years old and will not fish for 12 hours straight, but I will fish and need team members if anybody is interested. I will be happy to share the rod when fighting fish and plenty of meat if that matters.

Edit: For gear I will be using Penn Long Beach 4/0 reels with 50 lb mono on 30-80 and 50-130 rods with roller guides top to bottom. 135 lb seven strand leaders and I have not decided yet on hooks, leaning towards 12/0 to 16/0 circle hooks, but happy to hear opinions. I do believe we will be equipped for battle.

I will have a Penn 950 if I have to fish the upwind side. Does anybody know how/if they assign spots?

Butterflied Spanish for bait, hopefully fresh.

I am 58 years old, retired, and live in Foley. I grew up in Florida and Dad was a commercial fisherman. I fish the pier a little and the surf. I've watched both livefeeds of the 1st two events so have an idea of what goes on. I have the time and interest if you need a person.
07-06-2018, 06:07 PM
pdouglasl

I am 58 years old, retired, and live in Foley. I grew up in Florida and Dad was a commercial fisherman. I fish the pier a little and the surf. I've watched both livefeeds of the 1st two events so have an idea of what goes on. I have the time and interest if you need a person.
07-06-2018, 06:09 PM
pdouglasl

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Originally Posted by bamafan611

Just got my notice for Tues. the 10th. I'm an old timer like Fred and if someone wants to be my assist, give me a call. 251-988-8032. Will be using an Ambassadeur 7000 and my old 706.Looking for some small to medium spanish. Around a half dozen.
Thank You
Terry

I am 58 years old, retired, and live in Foley. I grew up in Florida and Dad was a commercial fisherman. I fish the pier a little and the surf. I've watched both livefeeds of the 1st two events so have an idea of what goes on. I have the time and interest if you need a person.
07-06-2018, 06:11 PM
ironman172

I wish I could help both you young men with this event, hopefully a younger young man will step up....I am sure there will be plenty out there to help if needed....that is usually the way it is , plenty of help....although this is a little different
07-06-2018, 06:34 PM
pdouglasl

Shark night help

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Originally Posted by ironman172

I wish I could help both you young men with this event, hopefully a younger young man will step up....I am sure there will be plenty out there to help if needed....that is usually the way it is , plenty of help....although this is a little different

I responded to frednic and bamafan611 with my willingness to help. And yes this is a bit different. I watched both live feed and the 2nd night was action. I watched them hoist that big one over the rail. Hooking the shark, battling it to the rail is one thing, getting that baby over the rail is a real challenge. Gaff, tail rope, and like 5 guys pulling! Good communication and everyone on the Octi was so helpful. Strong sense of community. I remember so many all nighters with dad a young boy. Plus I've seen the movie Jaws! Someone let me know if you need a person.
07-06-2018, 07:00 PM
Btremain

How will they notify you if you selected,I out in the day it open ,just wondering
07-06-2018, 07:06 PM
ironman172

Sure wish I lived closer, would love to help thin the herd
07-07-2018, 05:46 AM
bkwathen

Good luck to you all! If not for the 12 hour commute, I'd volunteer in a heartbeat. By the way, if y'all catch a big ugly one with 2 black/silver and one olive size 12 X-Raps hanging out of his jaw, those would be mine. He answers to " You Stupid Bast#*%!" Let me know if you find him, I'll send my address and some $ for shipping. Good luck and Tight lines!
07-07-2018, 08:49 AM
pdouglasl

Shark Team Helper

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Originally Posted by pdouglasl

I am 58 years old, retired, and live in Foley. I grew up in Florida and Dad was a commercial fisherman. I fish the pier a little and the surf. I've watched both livefeeds of the 1st two events so have an idea of what goes on. I have the time and interest if you need a person.

I can be reached at 251-223-6698. Call or leave message.
07-07-2018, 10:39 AM
hammerhead

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Originally Posted by Btremain

How will they notify you if you selected,I out in the day it open ,just wondering

You'll get an email
07-07-2018, 11:49 AM
bamafan611

Thank You pdouglas. My son said he would love to drive over from Fort Walton to spend time and help out. Got my spanish today and will get them pre-rigged.
07-07-2018, 01:07 PM
pdouglasl

Team Help Bamafan611

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Originally Posted by bamafan611

Thank You pdouglas. My son said he would love to drive over from Fort Walton to spend time and help out. Got my spanish today and will get them pre-rigged.

Hello. Does this mean your all set with helpers (your son) for the evening of 7/10? Or can you use me also? My name is Paul.
07-07-2018, 01:15 PM
frednic

I have a friend from Tuscaloosa who wants to drive down and be my helper so I no longer need anyone. Sorry if I got your hopes up needlessly.
07-07-2018, 02:18 PM
pdouglasl

Team help

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Originally Posted by frednic

I have a friend from Tuscaloosa who wants to drive down and be my helper so I no longer need anyone. Sorry if I got your hopes up needlessly.

No problem, maybe another time, I understand. I live close, have the time, and very interested. I believe each fisherman can have two helpers. Bamafan611 may need some help or there will be more opportunities. Thank you.
07-07-2018, 04:18 PM
frednic

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Originally Posted by pdouglasl

No problem, maybe another time, I understand. I live close, have the time, and very interested. I believe each fisherman can have two helpers. Bamafan611 may need some help or there will be more opportunities. Thank you.

They reduced the helpers to one each when they increased the number of fishermen to 15.
07-07-2018, 05:25 PM
pdouglasl

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Originally Posted by frednic

They reduced the helpers to one each when they increased the number of fishermen to 15.

Ah, I missed that little detail. Makes sense. Good luck on Tuesday! I will sit in the comfy of my place eating popcorn and watch ya'll on the live stream (if they do it).
07-07-2018, 05:30 PM
pdouglasl

Helpers

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Originally Posted by pdouglasl

Hello. Does this mean your all set with helpers (your son) for the evening of 7/10? Or can you use me also? My name is Paul.

I think I got the answer to my question. They raised the fisherman from 10 to 15 but only 1 helper. So Good Luck on Tuesday! I will try another approach. I need to be drawn for a permit, then ask for a helper. That might work. If there a will there's a way …………………………..