Using Dogs And Cats As Shark Bait

Inquiring, (and deeply suspicious,) minds want to know.


Somebody over in your corner of the world probably. Besides wool you have
trouble finding any sheep products over here.
George in Las Vegas

I wouldn't use my cat for bait but a PETA member For sure
We had some idiot protesting eating fish in my area. I guess she didn't hear
how Jesus feed the crowd fish not lettuce and carrots

"Tightwad" wrote in message
...
This is just sick!

Dogs and Cats Used as Shark Bait on French Island



http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...ogs_sharks.htm
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I wouldn't use my cat for bait but a PETA member For sure
We had some idiot protesting eating fish in my area. I guess she didn't
hear
how Jesus feed the crowd fish not lettuce and carrots

This is the best idea to come out of this whole discussion. BTW since they
are opposed to medical research maybe they would volunteer to test some
medicine or cosmetics in the lab.
George in Las Vegas

On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:05:18 -0800, "George" wrote:

Inquiring, (and deeply suspicious,) minds want to know.


Somebody over in your corner of the world probably. Besides wool you have
trouble finding any sheep products over here.
George in Las Vegas

Well, who am I to deny the reputation? Wait till the make it an
Olympic sport, then you won't be laughing! We Brits will have all the
gongs... all that Scottish and Welsh talent! ;-)

John

http://groups.msn.com/scottishflyfisher

On Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:26:55 GMT, "Larry and a Cat named Dub"
wrote:

I wouldn't use my cat for bait but a PETA member For sure
We had some idiot protesting eating fish in my area. I guess she didn't hear
how Jesus feed the crowd fish not lettuce and carrots


Well, that all depends on your belief system...

John

http://groups.msn.com/scottishflyfisher

On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:59:28 -0500, Tightwad
wrote:

George wrote:

The people who are screaming the loudest about this are people who probably
don't agree with hunting and fishing. It is hard for me to believe it is
true. Dogs are pets and work animals to me and the line is usually blurred.
I have seen the dogs cut up in the market in Kunsan City, I could never
bring myself to try it.
George in Las Vegas


I hunt and fish as often as I can. I would never consider even using a
mongrel for bait however or a horse for steaks.

Pardon my butting in, since I am not a contrinutor to this group.
However, I thought it may be of interest to point out the research on
this done by snopes.com. See the link
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/sharkbait.asp

Apparently there is SOME truth, but it is NOT prevalent or tolerated.
Aslo they say the dogs so used are not usually alive.

PaulK

It has come to my attention that dogs are eager hunters/fishers, and with
minimal training and equipment, they are multi functional either for field
or water game recovery.
Poodles are especially effective for shark fishing, as sharks are
extremely sensitive to foul odors and smells. Long tailed dogs are more
effective than bob-tails as the use of trail hooks is greatly enhanced by
the longer tails. Use of large spinner blades on each appendage greatly
enhances the fish attracting ability of these very capable fishing dogs.
It is recommended that the hook harness be attached with ties of lesser
strength than the main line to allow the fishing dog to be broken free upon
the strike to facilitate fighting the fish and recovery of the fishing dog
for further sets.
It is important to remember to use the fishing dogs only for surface
fishing, as the dog (when properly trained) will signal the
fisherman/handler to the approaching strike. Bobbers and other flotation
devices are not used as they impede the natural action of the fishing dogs.
Always carry dogs in various colors and patterns as varying light and
water conditions make some colors/patterns more effective at differing times
of day. Also the sharks are not stupid......a shark previously hooked by a
Dalmatian for example will most often refuse to approach spotted fishing
dogs.....switch to a red or black and tan under these conditions. Some
sharks prefer smaller or larger fishing dog combinations.....carry several
fishing dogs in various sizes in each preferred color combination.
Fishing with dogs is a very hazardous sport. Always retrieve the fishing
dog with a net when possible to avoid injury both to the dog and fisherman.
The loss of a treasured fishing dog is always possible, and
often unavoidable. We must remember that shark fishing, especially, is
dangerous for these courageous and spirited fishing dogs, but with proper
care a good fishing dog may be in peak condition for several fun-filled
years. Use of dogs is no longer recommended in North America for Orca
fishing due to several well publicized recent incidents.

Pepperoni
reposted from 1996