This material does have some drawbacks. The material ust be wound on very tight. If a fish is broken off well into the backing, care must be taken to wind the material on tightly for fear of the backing cutting into itself on the next fish. One must also take care to avoid line cuts since the material will easily slice a finger. Given the depletion and poor management of our shark fishery, all sportfisherman should endeavor to release the majority of sharks.
Blue sharks are basically inedible.
Fisheries biologists advise that makos should not be harvested until they have reached sexual maturity, which often does not occur before they reach 250 pounds. . The New England shark fishery remains a fantastic opportunity for fly fishermen. Pete Barrett's book Shark Fishing is a must for anyone new to the sport. Until you have battled a 200 pound shark on fly gear, you likely have not experienced what 8 pounds of drag setting will do to your rod. When you see the first blue shadow slip through the clear blue waters, you'll be hooked for life.