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Novia Scotia Shark fishing
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:29 am
by JP
I am headed to Nova Scotia in July and want to go Shark fishing.
Can anyone recomend a charter?
Thanks
JP
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:53 am
by Geos
Shark Charters
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:30 am
by Shepherd
I can highly recommend Blue Shark Charters. Captain Art is very experienced and will provide a very eventful trip. He even does flyfishing for the sharks. You may even have a chance at a Mako. Website mentioned in previous note will give you all the details but you must call and book well in advance as he fills up quickly. If you get the chance I know you will enjoy it.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:57 am
by RJ
I've always struggled with paying someone to take me fishing....and get ready to pay thru the nose for that trip JP...
I'll be down in NS myself in late June....Markus and I are going to try to do it ourselves....
RJ
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:21 am
by Markus
Art is the best. You won't go wrong with him...but it will cost you some coin. I think you can take up to 12, so it'll be easier on the pocket book if you fill the boat. He doesn't have the smaller boat anymore...unles he's a aquired a new one since I last spoke with him.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:46 am
by JP
Thanks guys. I am looking forward to it and I don't care how much it costs
LOL.
It is the chance of a lifetime. I think he quoted me $1500 for the day plus tax.
I know what you mean RJ, I hate to part with money but you can not go out shark hunting in the Nova Scotia with out a certified guide. Not that I would venture out on the ocean in search for jaws by my self LOL.
Cheers
JP
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:55 am
by almontefisher
Same with NFLD as well I believe...No fishing legally without a local guide with you.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:31 pm
by Markus
You guys are right. What RJ meant to say is he's going mud shark fishing.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:19 pm
by HogHunter
I was born/raised in a fishing community in NS. A few of my buddies are still fishermen there. I will talk to them and see who they reccomend and what you'd be looking to pay. I know the shark fishing just keeps better and better there with the ocean temps rising. There has even been great whites caught as of late. I'll let you know what I find out.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:33 pm
by JP
Thanks Hog Hunter.
JP
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:42 pm
by muskymatt
Our St.John chapter of Muskies Canada had a few of their guys on Fishin Canada and they operate a shark fiishing charter out east called "Sharks Unlimited"
Here is the link, great bunch of guys!!
http://www.sharksunlimited.ca/
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:43 pm
by saskie
Never tried it - sorry.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:16 pm
by Doug
A buddy of mine, ex-submariner, who lives down there also HIGHLY recommends Blue Shark Charters. He has been out a few times and they caught a goodly number of sharks each trip. Most of them were smallish, like under a hundred pounds, but they did get some big 'uns too.
Have a good trip, and be sure to have at least one supper at Five Fishermen Restaurant in the bar district downtown. AWESOME eats! here is a link:
http://www.fivefishermen.com/
I have eaten there a half-dozen times and it is surely one of the best restaurants I have enjoyed, world-wide. It has been a few years since I was down east, but their prices were also extremely reasonable for such exceptional quality. Enjoy!
Doug
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:09 pm
by JP
Thank you everyone for the great info
JP
Re: Shark Charters
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:01 pm
by Out4trout
Shepherd wrote: snip... He even does flyfishing for the sharks. ...end snip
What number fly rod do you use for sharks??? Somehow my #9 likely wouldn't cut it...
Have a great time JP. Sounds like a lot of fun - something completely different. Get a few pics... can't wait to see the report.