Targeting Sharks at Island Beach State Park

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by Angler Paul

Right now the water temps are in the 50's which is too cold for sharks. It would be better to wait until they are in the 70's.

Temps have been running from 65-72 for the past week .
If it wasn’t for the constant S winds it would already be staying above 70

[AndrewT]

Another suggestion-watch some videos on how to handle sting rays as there is a good chance youll catch one

[hoodfisherman]

Originally Posted by AndrewT

Another suggestion-watch some videos on how to handle sting rays as there is a good chance youll catch one

Will do. Not sure if you remember but a few years ago on this exact forum you told me IBSP July - Sept for sharks.

Years later I’m finally acting on your suggestion LOL!

[acabtp]

Gear up at a local tackle shop instead of Dicks/Walmart
-free advice with your purchase
-the right gear for our area and what you're targeting
-support local businesses

Decent fishing gear all has "minimum advertised price" policies, so for the identical gear you pay pretty much the same price at a local tackle shop as Dick's/Walmart. The box stores do also have lots of cheaper crap, but it is just that: lower quality gear they had made to sell cheaper than the real stuff.

[AndrewT]

Originally Posted by hoodfisherman

Will do. Not sure if you remember but a few years ago on this exact forum you told me IBSP July - Sept for sharks.

Years later I’m finally acting on your suggestion LOL!

Haha yeah I do. Let us know how it goes.