new record

jt2hunt · 06-29-2008, 03:13 PM

Caymanians grab Florida swordfish record

jt2hunt · 06-29-2008, 03:20 PM

there was an article about swordfishing in the Fort Worth Star Telegram today. i am unable to find a link. Interesting stuff about catching them without lights. I wish I could find the link. He has the record for number of swords caught and they do not use electric reels.

xs_tackle · 06-29-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jt2hunt

there was an article about swordfishing in the Fort Worth Star Telegram today. i am unable to find a link. Interesting stuff about catching them without lights. I wish I could find the link. He has the record for number of swords caught and they do not use electric reels.

Is this the article? On guard! Fighting that evolving 'sword’ | No Web | Star-Telegram.com

Sea Crappie · 06-29-2008, 05:10 PM

On guard! Fighting that evolving 'sword’ | No Web | Star-Telegram.com

Ack! xs beat me to it!

jt2hunt · 06-29-2008, 07:51 PM

thanks. That was a very interesting read about swordies!

d-a · 06-29-2008, 08:31 PM

Yea thanks for the link to the article.

Now Uncle Russ will be bringing 3 more rod/reels and 2 more tackle bags to target Swordies. I am sure glad the boat is as big as it is.

d-a

xs_tackle · 06-29-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jt2hunt

thanks. That was a very interesting read about swordies!

If you'd like a good, but short, read re swordies, try this SPC Fisheries Newsletter #96 - Swordfish opportunity for Pacific Island Countries and Territories: How to dress swordfish for the US market

Be sure to bring your deep drop rigs w/2000+ yds of 130 lb line, 10-20 # concrete wts; and, don't forget the electric drive and marine battery for the reel.

jt2hunt · 06-30-2008, 06:38 PM

the article i posted about the guy catching 100+ swordies does not use electric reels.

xs_tackle · 06-30-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jt2hunt

the article i posted about the guy catching 100+ swordies does not use electric reels.

I'm impressed; but not crazy. Most swordie techniques I've heard about involve managing (repeated drops, retrieves, fish fights, etc) 500-2,000 yds of line. You could get a popeye arm or a claw hand or both.

jt2hunt · 07-01-2008, 05:38 PM

hence the need for many crew members.

06-29-2008, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 261	new record Caymanians grab Florida swordfish record

06-29-2008, 05:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sea Crappie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 192	On guard! Fighting that evolving 'sword’ \| No Web \| Star-Telegram.com Ack! xs beat me to it! __________________ "Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans, are a persistent irritant to any chef worth a damn. To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living. Vegetarians are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit, and an affront to all I stand for..........." Anthony Bourdain

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-29-2008, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 261	there was an article about swordfishing in the Fort Worth Star Telegram today. i am unable to find a link. Interesting stuff about catching them without lights. I wish I could find the link. He has the record for number of swords caught and they do not use electric reels.

06-29-2008, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 261	thanks. That was a very interesting read about swordies!

06-29-2008, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
d-a Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 257	Yea thanks for the link to the article. Now Uncle Russ will be bringing 3 more rod/reels and 2 more tackle bags to target Swordies. I am sure glad the boat is as big as it is. d-a

06-30-2008, 06:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 261	the article i posted about the guy catching 100+ swordies does not use electric reels.

07-01-2008, 05:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 261	hence the need for many crew members.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)