Look what I caught tonight!!!

@buldwgz (1489)
United States
June 12, 2008 10:12pm CST
Ok, so it doesn't take much to get me excited, but this did. I went fishing tonight with James (Jer31558) and caught a five feet six inch Sand Tiger Shark. It was very exciting for me! James is a professional at it so I know he was very excited for me! What do you think. Would you be excited by this?
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cjgrooms
@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
13 Jun 08
CONGRATULATIONS.....No, i will leave that to you guys. I had rather catch something that i can actually get to shore! I have your shark soaking in my fridge right now.
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jer31558
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
13 Jun 08
He was so happy about that one, he didn't even mention the smaller one we are having for supper. Well, I guess with one like that, I may not mention a Spiny Dogfish either.
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buldwgz
@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
13 Jun 08
Hey, it was an Atlantic Sharpnose, not a spiny dogfish...LOL. Thanks for the response.
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vicneedscoffee
@vicneedscoffee (1259)
• United States
13 Jun 08
That is a great catch! Pat yourself on the back. I would definitely be excited. I took my 12 year old fishing for the first time last year and we got excited over a sunfish...lol. The biggest fish I ever caught was a 22 inch rainbow trout. Now where's the picture? LOL.
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buldwgz
@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
13 Jun 08
For some reason I have no idea what I did putting the picture on here...obviously something wrong. I will put it on my profile, check it out. 22 inch Rainbow Trout is an awesome fish too. Thanks for the response.
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jer31558
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
13 Jun 08
I wouldn't call myself a professional. You failed to mention that you caught two sharks last night. You did great though...but now I will have to listen to that same fishing story at work for months...
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buldwgz
@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
13 Jun 08
For months, or until I catch a bigger one. Thanks for your response, and your support!
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Valenas
@Valenas (1507)
• United States
13 Jun 08
If I caught a shark, I would feel really bad. Shark meat is not that good--it is tasteless and only adds texture--and there is no point in catching them, unless they can be safely released back into the waters with no harm done to them. I love sharks, and I have discovered that they make a lot more of a difference than we give them credit for. Might I ask what you did with the Tiger Shark after capturing him/her?
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buldwgz
@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
13 Jun 08
Oh, I let that one go back. Can't keep a Sand Tiger Shark. Thanks for the response.
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Valenas
@Valenas (1507)
• United States
13 Jun 08
I am glad to know that you did. :D I was not trying to sound rude, I was only a bit concerned, so I am sorry if I came off that way. I guess I am a bit protective over sharks.
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buldwgz
@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
13 Jun 08
No worries, I didn't take it as rude. I understand that many different people have many different opinions in life. That is what makes it so interesting. Thanks for your honesty above all.
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slyvixen42
@slyvixen42 (926)
• United States
13 Jun 08
Wow, that's a big fish. I'd definitely be excited to catch something that big especially since it's slightly bigger than me. I've never really been fishing. I might be good at it since everyone says it takes a lot of patience, which I have.
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buldwgz
@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
13 Jun 08
Yeah, I never have been a big fan of fishing because I don't have the patience either...until now. I want to catch something bigger than me too, and this one was close. I am going to put a picture of it on my profile.
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kristikiser
@kristikiser (50)
• United States
25 Jun 08
I think you should leave the sharks in the water where they belong. That's why it's called "FISH"ing...you catch "fish"Check this out: http://www.sharkwater.com http://www.seashepherd.org/longline/
buldwgz
@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
25 Jun 08
I appreciate your response. The last time I checked a shark is a fish, maybe I am wrong about that, but I am pretty sure it is a fish.
buldwgz
@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
27 Jun 08
Thanks for clearing it up. I took no offense and hope that I did not offend you in any way either.
kristikiser
@kristikiser (50)
• United States
26 Jun 08
Your welcome, and of course sharks are a type of fish, but they are predators and they are far more endangered than fish are. I am glad to hear that you released it, but I have a partiality to sharks and I have a duty to protect them in any way I can =) I am well aware that people fish for shark all the time, and I'm not saying that it's neccessarily wrong, just irresponsible in most cases. No offense. Happy posting!