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DOG FISH
It seems to be a terrible year with the number of dogfish prevelant throughout all areas of the water column. I have been shark fishing three times this year, and not even seen a shark. The chum cannot get more than 15 feet from the boat before the dogs eat it. You cannot keep a bait in the water either. I have tried fishing on top of Jefferey's Ledge (177' feet of water)....4 Miles beyond (400'-500' of water) and the dogs are everywhere. What are your theories as to why there are so many this year?
Two weeks ago the water temp was 74 degrees at Jefferey's, this past weekend it was 65. The temperature doesn't seem to be bothering them. I am in the Maine Shark Tournament in 2 weeks, and many of us are concerned.
In your experiences, what is the solution? Motoring to Plattes? Keep feeding the dogs while trying to sight fish?
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