Bill DePriest-Editor/Publisher
Thresher Shark Education
Mar. 17 2009, 4:33 PM
Mar. 17 2009, 4:33 PM
With the baitballs starting to get thick inshore to around three miles offshore, the scene is set for the biannual thresher runs. We are quickly approaching the thresher sharks prime spring migration which seems to find the main body on a typical year in front of La Jolla by April, by early may the canyons off of Oceanside are full, and by mid may and on the Dana Pt to Newport area are jam packed with fish.
First off I would like to say that this fishery is special and we need to respect the specie. First off fishing circle hooks and slow trolling live baits is a sure way to be able to release these majestic creatures. You can also still fish your typical way but fish the heavy tackle and get the fish in quick for the release. If you are going to take one to eat make sure that once your fish is boated you turn to live bait on circle hooks as to not kill one on accident.
Look for the concentrations of bait, 59-65 degree water (63 is my favorite) and a nice clean green water. Watch the terns as they seem to be the key bird as well as the black birds that are always sitting on the water.
I know the guys have been catching the little ones almost all year inshore but now it's time for the big ones to come through. So get your big tackle out and have some fun.
First off I would like to say that this fishery is special and we need to respect the specie. First off fishing circle hooks and slow trolling live baits is a sure way to be able to release these majestic creatures. You can also still fish your typical way but fish the heavy tackle and get the fish in quick for the release. If you are going to take one to eat make sure that once your fish is boated you turn to live bait on circle hooks as to not kill one on accident.
Look for the concentrations of bait, 59-65 degree water (63 is my favorite) and a nice clean green water. Watch the terns as they seem to be the key bird as well as the black birds that are always sitting on the water.
I know the guys have been catching the little ones almost all year inshore but now it's time for the big ones to come through. So get your big tackle out and have some fun.
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