Attracting Sharks

[r. zimm]

There was an old guy in town when I was growing up who owned a tackle shop but his claim to fame was that he would surf fish for sharks. He started by dragging a small rowboat with him and would row his bait (a whole bonito, cut to bleed) waaaay out and drop it then row back. Sometimes he would get a teen to do this in exchange for learning his "secrets" and for local cred.

Later he put together one of the first batter operated electric boats. It was fairly large, I think about three feet long, and was sealed up so it could go right through the incoming waves. He had it rigged somehow so that when it got out the right distance from shore it would drop the bonito, turn around and return to shore.

He would stay there waiting for long periods of time and usually hooked a shark. He would play the thing from shore on his huge reel, often following the shark up and down the beach for miles. He would just wear them down and finally bring them in, have his assistant take a picture. He also caught large rays too.

Now mind you when I was a teenager this guy was in his 60's and he kept this up at least another 10 years.

Don't believe me, eh? Well, here's yer proof!

http://remotecontrolfishingboats.co...-control-surf-fishing-boat-shark-specialists/

http://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/foro/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=46

The fourth picture was taken at an inlet and the last picture on a pier that I fished from heavily in my teens.

 

[Esperahol]

And what is this about dolphins! Are you suggesting that this animals have tried to mate with humans violently? Interesting topic this must be. Share more please...

Not just tried, but actually have succeed which is generally not a good thing for the average person. Worse then that experiments with human mannikens have found that dolphins apparently have a thing for dragging people underwater to caves where... well the dolls were not recovered in whole pieces. It was really messed up.

 

[r. zimm]

I did hear before that Dolphin mating was basically gang rape anyway. Why they would be attracted to a human form is disturbing. Although they did say they were "teenage" Dolphin, right? We all know how charged up human teenage boys often are.

 

[ibanezer]

I can't say I've ever encountered a shark whilst fishing on the shore, but I do make sure that I'm precautious. I try to keep an eye out and be weary of anything that could put me in a bad position. I would say that you're likely in the clear unless the particular area has a reputation for trouble. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[NickJ]

I did hear before that Dolphin mating was basically gang rape anyway. Why they would be attracted to a human form is disturbing. Although they did say they were "teenage" Dolphin, right? We all know how charged up human teenage boys often are.

LOL! I don't think dolphins intentionally rape people. Perhaps they just have an aggressive way of playing with humans.

 

[Esperahol]

LOL! I don't think dolphins intentionally rape people. Perhaps they just have an aggressive way of playing with humans.

Nope. You are giving them far too much credit. Dolphins are violent monsters with a tendency toward rape - who happen to have good PR. That doesn't mean I want to eat them... I want to train them. My enemies will rue the day they refused to invite me to their beach party.

 

[bigal3]

It depends on the area really, there are sharks that come in the oddest places. I forget the name - but it lives in fresh and salt water. It tends not to come out except at night and you can find yourself dragged in if you use the wrong bait at the wrong time.

The shark you are referring to is the "BULL SHARK". They are able to live in both salt water and brackish (fresh) water.

 

[NickJ]

Nope. You are giving them far too much credit. Dolphins are violent monsters with a tendency toward rape - who happen to have good PR. That doesn't mean I want to eat them... I want to train them. My enemies will rue the day they refused to invite me to their beach party.

Good PR because they're cute and adorable. Not mean and teethy looking like sharks.

 

[Esperahol]

The shark you are referring to is the "BULL SHARK". They are able to live in both salt water and brackish (fresh) water.

Thank you, I knew it were a something or other. They are large maneaters and because they tend to be in places unexpected they are a murder waiting to happen. I am one day going to go fishing for one, and... and I should work on my will before hand.

 

[Esperahol]

Good PR because they're cute and adorable. Not mean and teethy looking like sharks.

Oh they look cute and adorable, but so do most dogs before they snap and eat your face. A very good example is the Caucasian which is the goofiest looking pup, but set it off and all of sudden you need a change of pants. I mean the Joker is all about jokes, but you don't want to share a laugh with him.

 

[bigal3]

Thank you, I knew it were a something or other. They are large maneaters and because they tend to be in places unexpected they are a murder waiting to happen. I am one day going to go fishing for one, and... and I should work on my will before hand.

All I have to say is "GOOD LUCK"! Of all the sharks I have read about up to and including "The Great White" the "Bull is the worst when it comes to being a man eater followed closely by the "Mako" shark.

 

[bigal3]

Thank you, I knew it were a something or other. They are large maneaters and because they tend to be in places unexpected they are a murder waiting to happen. I am one day going to go fishing for one, and... and I should work on my will before hand.

Let me know when I also would like to catch one. What a thrill it would be if I survived the experience.

 

[NickJ]

Oh they look cute and adorable, but so do most dogs before they snap and eat your face. A very good example is the Caucasian which is the goofiest looking pup, but set it off and all of sudden you need a change of pants. I mean the Joker is all about jokes, but you don't want to share a laugh with him.

Well dogs are all about breed. Dobies and Rotties are bloodthirsty by nature. Pitbulls? They can be trained to be nice. Shepards as well. But I think Dolphins are like a lot of other animal species, mostly harmless with a few bad apples in the bunch. Bad, rapist apples.

 

[r. zimm]

Well the other post was talking about it being a sexual attack, not just aggressive play. Either one would not be my idea of "swimming with the Dolphins" but I imagine we have serious scientists around the World burning up government money studying Dolphin sexuality. Imagine a bunch of scientists peering into your glass walled bedroom and taking notes!

 

[bigal3]

The country has enough financial problems much less investing national treasure in the study of the sexuality of bottle nose dolphins!