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possible world record shark spools 12/0 & 14/0 (July 2009)

william · 2009-07-03T02:07:26Z

What kind of monster spools a 12/0 packed to the top with brand new 130 lb dacron and then almost spools a 14/0 full of 130 lb mono ?You read it right two reels packed with line .A freakin HUGE BEAST that could be a thousand plus pound hammerhead or a 1500 pound Tiger.Tonight it happened ,,,,the reason we shark fish with such passion -things like this keep us chasing the dream and keeps us hoping that if we try hard enough it can some day become a possibilty. I was not there but i was in phone communication the whole time since the giant was hooked. Shannon Bustamante (seaweed)fishing on the beach with a large group of shark club members including JD hammer hooked the shark of dreams.Using a half a cuda on a 20 foot wire rig with two double strength Mustad 12/0 hooks the shark hit the bait at a slow moderate speed and when Shannon set the hook the shark was pulling like it did'nt even know it was hooked.The shark was spooling the 12/0 and then turned around for a short while and then headed back out without stopping .It was in Shannon's words probably bigger then the current world record hammer of 1280 lbs.As the dacron on the 12/0 got to the bottom a 14/0 with a small swivel was prepared and as the line got low they backed up cut the primary line and quickly tied into the swivel with the packed 14/0.Jd was right by shannon the whole time instructing and helping with everything. The shark continued peeling line off the second reel and would occasionally turn towards the beach and then turn on the afterburners and head out again .The battle raged on for over an hour and the shark headed North and the fellas ended up two blocks north of the campsite.The shark did what it wanted ,when it wanted and there was no stopping it just slowing it down occasionally .The equipment was in top shape ,and the terminal tackle was the best available and all of it held up perfectly.In the end the hooks pulled free and the mighty beast was free to hunt again. Shark fishing is a lonely endevour and not many people understand why we go through so much hardship and work so hard.At times we are laughed at told that we are old fashioned ,that the new style reels are better and that such big reels are'nt necesary but we know differently.We know there are monsters out there that can destroy dreams and empty any reel no matter how large.We toil, suffer and sacrifice so much while we patiently wait for the next huge beast that will test our every ounce of resolve.The oppurtunity to hook such a beast and to go toe to toe with it makes all the hardships we endure in shark fishing worth the wait.It is a chance to test your physical limitations ,to test your determination and a chance to test your fighting spirit. MAN AGAINST BEAST This is the kind of fight that only happens once every 5 or more years.Shannon saw many epic battles when he fished with Rene and has hooked many 12-14 foot hammers and he says this was the biggest thing he's ever hooked or seen anybody hook .In the end the hooks pulled and Shannon is heart broken right now but not defeated by any means,,,,,,,,,,,we will be back.Tommorow Shannon will elaborate on the epic battle.Time to hit the sack. I leave you with this question WILL ANYONE BE ABLE TO BREAK THE HAMMER OR TIGER WORLD RECORD FROM LAND? I think it's just a matter of time .Will Fundora 7/3/09

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jamesk

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WOW hope you get that Hammer next time wish I was there to witness that I have herd stories about that happening but never have been there at the right time

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Posted : 07/07/2009 7:06 pm

topwater dm

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Freight trains happen....sounds like you hooked up with the new high speed rail system running from down south to the north east.Hope you get a chance to connect with another monster like that again in your years to come.You don,t think it could have been a really,really big tiger heading north to vacation off the Carolina coast????

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Posted : 07/09/2009 8:15 pm

sharkinmiami

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I don't think any tiger coulda fought the way that thing did

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Posted : 07/10/2009 9:08 am

Team Shark Fever

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Colby,Rey and all the new guys who were there to witness this occurence ,,,,,,consider yourselfs baptized into land-based shark fishing history.Few have have been lucky to witness what you guys saw on that beach that night.

It might be years til you get a treat like that.

WE WILL CONTINUE TO FISH WITH FIRE AND PASSPON TO LAND THE BIGGEST OF THE BIGGEST FROM LAND and no city ordinance will deter us from our PURSUIT!!!

JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE (the land-based shark fisherman )break another world record.

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Posted : 07/12/2009 7:27 pm

sharkerfromst.pete

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could have been one of them monster duskys swimming around. Bill greenway of indian rocks tackle caught a 831 pounder so he told me.

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Posted : 08/07/2009 4:01 pm

South Beach Seaweed

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IT couldnt have been a dusky,tiger,or bull on eithers best day!!!

It was for a fact, a world record caliber hammer head!!!
when you fight enough of them,you no there is no shark that comes close!!!

like i said this was one of those sharks that was going to die on its own time some were at the bottom of the ocean from old age!!!!

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Posted : 09/25/2009 11:15 am

sharkerfromst.pete

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Could have been a big hammer. i was just throwin another scenario in there.

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Posted : 09/26/2009 2:12 pm

Pantyhosesharker

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Could have been a big hammer. i was just throwin another scenario in there.

Nah nuclear submarine LOL! :lol:

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Posted : 09/26/2009 9:54 pm

South Beach Seaweed

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i know!!! lol

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Posted : 09/29/2009 12:27 am

MATT

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Awesome story

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