[Sticky] NEVER GET SPOOLED AGAIN--HOW TO TIE IN.

If you fish for sharks from land long enough you will one day see your line completely disappear from your spool.There are sharks out there in the oceans that are HUGE and very powerful and they are used to going wherever they want,when they want, so trying to stop one of these 500 or 1000 pound plus sharks is something you better prepare for.Most shark fisherman begin in this sport with a reel like a 4/0 or 6/0 ,then they decide they really want to get serious and they upgrade to the classic 9/0 thinking they are ready for King Kong ,,,,,,that is until King Kong comes along and burns them BAD!!!!The shark melts away the line in a matter of a few short minutes,the fisherman is left with a bewildered look on his face and suddenly realizes "I need a bigger reel" At this time the angler decides he will "make that damned shark STOP next time" so he decides to make an investment in a 12/0 or 14/0 or even a 16/0,,,,,,guess what folks, there are sharks out there that will laugh at these reels as well.Trust me folks if you are consistent in pursuing big sharks in the right places this will eventually be something you will have to deal with.Check out this angler and how it happened to him. If you want to be prepared for that eventuality we will teach you how to deal with it.You may fish for many years without a shark SPOOLING you, but you want to be ready when the moment arrives so it's better to take some steps --just in case.I think every big game angler dreams of catching that monster that will set him apart from the crowd .What Marlin fisherman would'nt want to catch a 1600 pound Blue Marlin ,or what tuna fisherman would'nt want to catch a 1500 pound Bluefin?Well if you're a land-based shark fisherman you know you would love to catch a 1300 pound Hammerhead or an 1800 pound Tiger shark so you can claim your World Record. Hammerhead World Record 1280 lbs -Bucky Dennis(2006) Tiger Shark World Record 1780 lbs-Walter Maxwell (1964) If that's something you think about you better understand that the odds are against you from land if you don't prepare correctly because you don't have the benefit of a boat so you can chase your fish to keep from getting spooled. The best way to stay attached to your shark without getting spooled is to make a serious of loops at the bottom of your reel when you are first spooling your reel with brand new line.Some fisherman prefer to use the thinner briaded lines to maximize line capacity on there shark reels and that's fine but even then at sometime you will get stripped so why not take preventive measures?You tie your knot at the bottom of your spool and after you have 20 feet of line on you make your first a loop then you make two more loops each one seperated by 5o feet more or less. When you are getting spooled, and you've tried stopping your shark by tightening your drag ,bending your rod till it feels like it going to snap and nothing seems to work and your knuckles are turning white and your knees are getting weak because you see it coming and there's nothing you can do,,,,,,,,,Now is the time you can breathe a little easier because you remembered that those loops will be coming thru any moment as the spool gets smaller. When you see that you will be getting spooled have a team mate ready with another rod.On that second rod you need to tie a small Sampo or any other well made snap swivel.At this point in the fight you need to be on your feet and walking backwards away from the waters edge to give your team mates enough space on land to succesfully tie in without having to do it while standing in the water.Once you see and feel the loop coming out your reel your other team mates have to be ready with the second rod and the snap swivel should be open. The second reel should have line of the same size (hopefully 130 lb test).The small snap swivel should fit thru all your guides without any trouble(ALWAYS test the swivel or snap swivel you will be using beforehand to make sure it slides through) What I do is I always keep a few snap swivels clipped on my 5 gallon "battle bucket"handle that I use to lug my rigs,pliers,gloves,etc,etc .Whenever I'm shark fishing that bucket is nearby every time(It's important to know exactly where the snap swivel is in case you need it in a hurry --especially at night). When the loop comes thru a second angler friend from your team grabs the line with gloves or a towel to keep pressure on the line as it slides out,a third person clips the snap swivel into the loop and quickly closes the clip and cuts your primary line below the loop and then the person with the gloves lets go and you are fighting the shark on the second reel.If you miss the first loop and the shark is still hauling A$$ well then you have two more loops coming your way so try again and have the gloved one apply more pressure next time. Once you tie in you feel relieved but the battle is merely half done now you have to continue to apply pressure.Try to be calm and feel through your line what the shark is doing.Stay focused and in tune to his every move.Is the shark swimming to the right?Is he swimming to the left?Is he swimming straight out away from you?If he swims to the right or left,instead of following him where he wants to go try staying put so you can apply pressure at a different angle that might make him turn.Trying different angles sometimes will make him swim in a way he is not used to and it will slow down the angry beast. Remember if you are using Monofilament there will be stretch in the line and the more line you have out the more the stretch and also more drag created on your line.The longer the battle the more chance you have of something going wrong so try to shorten the fight by staying busy and not allowing the big monster to recooperate his energy,,,,,keep him moving and if he slows down bend that rod and crank that handle so you can gain your line back as quickly as possible. Remember "Time is your enemy,stamina,determination and resolve your best friends". When you manage to turn the shark and you have started to gain your line back you will see the small snap swivel approaching the rod tip on the way in.You may decide to reel it into your reel if you have space to fit the extra line or you can recut the line while your friend with gloves holds it,and the other buddy threads the line back down your guides to retie on your original reel. There is a benefit of reeling the snap into your second reel because if your shark decides to make another blistering run you don't have to tie in a second time .Your team and there willingness to work hard will mean the difference between Good and Great.Practice while on the beach and you will master the technique. Good luck on the MONSTERS!!