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| Go catch a few ladyfish or spanish mackeral, cut them into big chunks, get yourself a reel that holds a lot of line(got spooled of 300yds last month in about a minute), some wire leader (2-3ft), big hooks, a few big weights... and depending on where they live, find a spot close to open gulf access... cast it out as far as you can and wait. I've always had best luck on rising tides, but as long as it's moving, you've got a better shot. Warmer months tend to have more sharks around, but there are always some around. If you are close or have a car and can access some passes(sarasota pass, new pass), those will probably be your best bet for size and numbers of sharks.
I would personally save your money for a charter for something more skill required (Tarpon, snook, grouper, etc...) Sharking is basically like cat fishing in the ocean. Throw out some stinky/oily bait and the sharks will find you. Sometimes you can stumble upon some other fish too, big redfish, drum, stingrays, saltwater catfish (watchout for their spines, you don't want to get stuck by them).
Words to the wise... make sure you have long pliers, wire cutters, and be very careful. Any shark over about 2 feet is dangerous, they are much stronger than you could believe and they can pretty much bite their own tails, so no matter where your hands are, they are capable of being bit. My rule for sharks is that if I can't see the hook, i cut the line. It will rust out quickly in the saltwater. |
