Chris Johnson

Ryan DuVernay, co-owner of 7 Mile Watersports in Marathon, knows how to get an adrenaline rush, but he had a hankering to try his hand at sharkin' so we set out from the 7 Mile Marina on an outgoing tide to test a new spot in about five feet of water just off the 7 Mile Bridge.

Less than an hour after coloring the water red and baiting it with a smorgasbord of irrestible shark treats, our first guests arrived in the form of stingrays. Close behind on the buffet line were bonnethead and nurse sharks. Finally, the guests of honor arrived, the lemon sharks.

Ryan set to action and caught a total of seven lemons, ranging in length from six to seven and a half feet. An eighth ran so hard and fast, when it broke off, the rod snapped back and whapped Ryan in the forehead. He proudly displayed his quarter inch shark "wound" back at the dock!

SeaSquared sharkin' adventures have become quite popular with experienced and novice anglers alike. It is especially good family fun fishing. SeaSquared practices 100% catch-and-release shark fishing using IGFA sanctioned circle hooks. All sharks are released unharmed to fight another day. To book your adventure, give us a call at 305-743-5305.

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Chris Johnson

About The Author: Captain Chris Johnson

Company: SeaSquared Charters

Area Reporting: Marathon Florida Keys

Bio: Capt. Chris Johnson has been involved in the charter fishing business since he was a kid at the Jersey Shore. He now specializes in offshore, gulf/bay, bottom, wreck and reef fishing with SeaSquared Charters out of 7 Mile Marina. You can reach him at 305.743.5305 or SeaSquaredCharters.com. Follow him on Facebook: SeaSquared Fishing Charters, or Twitter: MarathonFishing.

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