Mattval
Senior Member
Thank you. I did not know that!In Florida please note....if you are using wire leaders of a certain length, hooks a certain size or have someone take your bait out via a kayak, etc...you best have a certificate showing you have passed the shore based shark fishing course or you will get cited and the fine can be hefty. They are cracking down on shore based fishermen fishing for sharks. Even if you catch one without any of the above, which you will, you best have the certificate if you plan on keeping a shark.