Two nice Fatties - Page 2

Ragman · 04-26-2007, 06:10 PM

Great pics Jared!

Look at how thick their tails are right before the tail fins!!!

Most of us know how hard a 100# YFT can pull; but look at the relatively more potential power in those beasts!

That coupled with their soft mouths seems to make an awesome challenge!

Grescobia · 04-26-2007, 06:34 PM

was it that long ago Mcgolpher.? The fellows name was Frank and he snagged it by accident. Was just barely legal .Got to see him on another trip and he said the fish didnot eat well at all.

Gunsmoke · 04-26-2007, 07:02 PM

Be careful at night with the swordie's. I've had a few hairy moments with those broadbills. Very powerful fish and if they hit the boat green, watch out.
They are hard on the gelcoat, angler and gaff man. I've seen a guy get yanked overboard with a huge flying gaff that he couldn't get to release in time. That broadbill slashing sideways can put 1/4" deep ruts in your boats fiberglass. Sword fishing is a different ballgame. If you're impatient, don't play the game.

Snagged · 04-26-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Grescobia

was it that long ago Mcgolpher.? The fellows name was Frank and he snagged it by accident. Was just barely legal .Got to see him on another trip and he said the fish didnot eat well at all.

Gres,
Max caught the sword I rememer from that trip. If I remember correctly you lost a 4/0 on that trip.

SkeeterRonnie · 04-26-2007, 09:26 PM

yeah... I gave up on the idea of a sword from a headboat.. lol.. with all the line out, the muscles the sword posesses... I dont think it would be smart to catch one with so many other people around..lol. I will cook, and occasionally catcha fish.

Pope · 04-27-2007, 10:32 PM

Those are awesome fish. Pinnacles in power!

04-26-2007, 06:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Great pics Jared! Look at how thick their tails are right before the tail fins!!! Most of us know how hard a 100# YFT can pull; but look at the relatively more potential power in those beasts! That coupled with their soft mouths seems to make an awesome challenge! __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

04-26-2007, 09:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,163	yeah... I gave up on the idea of a sword from a headboat.. lol.. with all the line out, the muscles the sword posesses... I dont think it would be smart to catch one with so many other people around..lol. I will cook, and occasionally catcha fish. __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff) www.dynamitecustomlures.com (prostaff)

04-27-2007, 10:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Pope Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 663	Those are awesome fish. Pinnacles in power! __________________ Pope...translates to "nightmare" in Tunenglish

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04-26-2007, 06:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Grescobia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 103	was it that long ago Mcgolpher.? The fellows name was Frank and he snagged it by accident. Was just barely legal .Got to see him on another trip and he said the fish didnot eat well at all.

04-26-2007, 07:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 516	Be careful at night with the swordie's. I've had a few hairy moments with those broadbills. Very powerful fish and if they hit the boat green, watch out. They are hard on the gelcoat, angler and gaff man. I've seen a guy get yanked overboard with a huge flying gaff that he couldn't get to release in time. That broadbill slashing sideways can put 1/4" deep ruts in your boats fiberglass. Sword fishing is a different ballgame. If you're impatient, don't play the game.

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