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A Message to Drone Shark Fishermen: Preserve the Sport We Love

As drone shark fishermen, we carry a unique responsibility. This incredible sport—one that we’re all so passionate about—is at risk of being lost due to careless practices. Unfortunately, some of that damage has already been done.

Recently, two beaches were shut down due to shark fishing activities enabled by drones. The media focus on white sharks being killed is damaging public perception, and in many cases, the issue wasn’t the catch itself—it was the improper release and fishing in inappropriate conditions. As land-based shark fishing (LBSF) faces increasing scrutiny, especially in the Carolinas, I feel compelled to speak directly to those using drones in this space.

I firmly believe that shark fishing should be approached with a progression of experience. You need to get your feet wet—literally—before investing in high-powered gear like drones and 80Ws. Without that foundation, your first encounter with a large shark could end badly for the shark and dangerously for you. A poorly handled release gets posted online, and suddenly another beach is closed to LBSF.

Drones are incredible tools, but they allow newcomers to bypass the steep learning curve that traditionally shaped responsible, knowledgeable shark anglers. Personally, I spent years cutting my teeth on smaller sharks, paddling baits solo, learning the gear, handling fish properly—long before I ever touched a drone. Even when I did adopt drone fishing, I continued using a kayak for day drops. The experience was essential to doing things the right way.

Owning the right gear is just part of the equation. Having heavy setups doesn't make anyone an expert, including myself. I’ve only been professionally chartering for just over two years, and I’m still learning every day. Just yesterday, I gained invaluable insights from seasoned anglers who’ve been in this sport much longer. The truth is, you need real experience—like learning how to identify and properly release a bull versus a sandbar shark—before taking responsibility for a large animal. If you’ve never had hands-on experience with a 12'+ shark, you shouldn’t be advertising shark fishing charters. It’s dangerous, irresponsible, and harmful to the sport we all love.

To be clear, I’m not writing this to preach from a pedestal. I’ve made mistakes. I’ve misidentified species and mishandled releases early on. But I learned. I improved. And I feel partially responsible for the way the sport is trending, especially as someone who promotes drone products like SwellPro. That’s why I’m speaking out now.

Our love for shark fishing should be about the release, not the photo. Extended photo sessions and staged poses should never take priority over the shark’s well-being. A delayed release should worry and terrify you. Personally, I never tape a shark unless I’m in a tournament—no one cares about your 68” sandbar. Every time I hook a shark, I feel the weight of that responsibility. The most fulfilling moment is not the photo, but standing chest-deep in the surf, watching that dorsal fin disappear into the waves. That’s what should drive you from the moment your clicker starts screaming.

Handling sharks improperly—using undersized gear, barbed hooks, or not knowing the difference between species—will kill fish. You’ll get spooled and leave a leader dragging behind a fish that may not survive. Using barbed hooks may not be illegal, but they slow down the release and increase mortality.

There are some incredible anglers out there running solo charters, yaking baits, and doing everything right. These individuals are the backbone of this sport and deserve immense respect. I encourage all of you to take a page from their book: leave the drone at home for a weekend, grab a kayak, and rediscover what makes this sport so incredible. Some of the most unforgettable moments I’ve had—giant manta rays, massive bait balls, sea turtles, sharks, dolphins—all happened from a kayak seat.

Drones can either be a powerful tool or a destructive force in LBSF. Right now, the scale is tipping the wrong way. Let’s work together to preserve this sport for future generations. Responsible fishing isn’t just good practice—it’s the only way we keep our beaches open and the sport alive.

Tight lines,�Kernan LBSF

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