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Angling Publications - Index

Angling Publications - Magazine - Index

“These casual killers swagger onto the flats with all the arrogance of winning politicians,
an attitude which has evolved, no doubt, from their position at the top of the food chain.”
opportunity to see the fly. And when he takes a swipe at the fly,
give him enough time to get it in his mouth before you strike.
When it’s time to strike, hit him hard. It’s just as difficult to get
a decent hook set on a shark as it is on a tarpon. Jerk back sharply
two or three times with your line hand to bed the hook.
Sharks often make a run at the boat while you’re fighting them,
so be ready. You’ll need to use all your “big fish” tricks to get a shark
in quickly before it becomes overtired. Down and dirty, with the
rod tip held low and pressure applied against the shark’s direction
of travel, helps speed a prompt release. Sharks are as vital to their
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