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Sharking around Miami.

sweman
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Looking for some help when it comes to fishing spots close to Miami.
Would like to get in to some at least decent size sharks.
Will be bringing my 2 Penn senator 14/0 100 lb mono, with some nasty rigs.
Got access to a car so an hour drive wouldn't be to bad (Don't want to drive to much not used to driving in the states).
Would be happy with any tips for some decent spot and some tips on rigs/baits.
Going there in December. Any other tip for fun game fish is also appreciated, got gear for pretty much any kind of fishing from fly to trolling.

Also any laws/regulations when it comes to saltwater fishing in Florida that I should know of would be appreciated.
Im very keen on leaving everything as it was before I got there and also making sure to preserve all living creatures.
Haven't fished big sharks of this kind before(Caught granddaddies) so any help with safe release for the fish and myself would be great.

Ps- IM from Sweden so map links or a more thorough description is encouraged ;)

Thanks in advance Vic

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Topic starter Posted : 09/27/2012 7:37 pm
wushusmackdown
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There are certain species of shark that cannot be kept or have a specific size at which they may be kept and you require a license to fish in saltwater issued by the state of Florida. The latter is readily available in most places that sell fishing or hunting equipment, and species specific information can be found here. http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/

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Posted : 10/05/2012 2:29 am
sweman
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Well im strictly catch and release so the first wont be a problem.
The saltwater license on the other hand is something il have to acquire when i get there.

Thanks for the information il look in to the certain species anyway though. Is there a similair list for other species then sharks so i can learn what to not use as bait :P i know tarpon and goliath groupers are band even though im not going to get them out of the water for their safety.

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Topic starter Posted : 10/05/2012 4:24 am
wushusmackdown
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You're quite welcome. if you pursue black tip and spinner sharks they winter in the keys and migrate north come February. lemon sharks breed off of port saint lucie around the same time.

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Posted : 10/07/2012 7:06 pm
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