Swordfishing/YFT trip June 7-8, Venice, LA with Capt Eddie - Page 2

Formula4Fish · 04-15-2008, 01:27 AM

I'm in.

Bill Fisher · 04-15-2008, 08:49 AM

i'd be interested in such trips in the fall/winter if you're still puttin'em together then.....

got too many tourneys this spring/summer to get away

Capt Mike, (if you're lurking out there) what's best for swords? Late September early fall?.......... or is there a fair bite on into winter?

it's been over 20 years since i've dealt with'em

Capt. Mike Ellis · 04-15-2008, 09:18 AM

I have caught them every month of the year except Dec.-Feb. And that is only because I don't fish them at that time due to weather. But I have friends that have caught them in those months. And to end the rumor the bite is over early. Get ready for a lot of 0 for 0 trips. I have caught a limit which came as a triple as soon as it got dark. And I have fished all night to catch two one at 10:30 and one at 6:30 in the morning. And I have fished all night without a bite. They are fish and if you are really serious about putting one in the boat you have to fish for them. But I generaly do what the clients want to do since they are the ones paying. I have only put one in the boat this year on a half night trip fro them. But I have a load of sword trips on the books. So I will be after them with a vengence this summer.
Capt. Mike

crazyjigr · 04-15-2008, 10:12 AM

Have you guys heard of the sword fishing in the keys they are catching them in day time as well and they are doing very well.

jaredchasteen · 04-15-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Mike Ellis

I have caught them every month of the year except Dec.-Feb. And that is only because I don't fish them at that time due to weather. But I have friends that have caught them in those months. And to end the rumor the bite is over early. Get ready for a lot of 0 for 0 trips. I have caught a limit which came as a triple as soon as it got dark. And I have fished all night to catch two one at 10:30 and one at 6:30 in the morning. And I have fished all night without a bite. They are fish and if you are really serious about putting one in the boat you have to fish for them. But I generaly do what the clients want to do since they are the ones paying. I have only put one in the boat this year on a half night trip fro them. But I have a load of sword trips on the books. So I will be after them with a vengence this summer.
Capt. Mike

i didnt want to say that because some people think i am to pompus. But to follow that the last two trips i have had bites at grey light in the AM.

Bellyups · 04-15-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredchasteen

i didnt want to say that because some people think i am to pompus. But to follow that the last two trips i have had bites at grey light in the AM.

None the less, I don't plan to bob for swords all night long. I need to get up and stretch my legs by casting to some YFT. That is why this is pegged as a swordfish and YFT trip. Also, if the sword bite has been off and the local YFT bite has been hot, I don't want to stay up all night at the swordfish grounds hoping that the trend over the preceding weeks would change.

Formula4Fish · 04-15-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellyups

None the less, I don't plan to bob for swords all night long. I need to get up and stretch my legs by casting to some YFT.

Hi Bellyups,

It would be OK with me if we made YFT the top priority, and go for Swords if we limit out on YFT or if the YFT bite is off.

Save a spot for Richard

STx Fisherman · 04-15-2008, 05:50 PM

Scott,

I'm in.....let's go fishing !!

Capt. Mike Ellis · 04-15-2008, 06:03 PM

You are right drifting all night waiting for a bite does get old. But I will be doing it tomorrow night. Good luck on your trip.

Formula4Fish · 04-15-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STx Fisherman

Scott,

I'm in.....let's go fishing !!

Groovy!

Far Out!

Right On!

04-15-2008, 01:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Formula4Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ingleside-on-the-Bay, TX Posts: 110	I'm in. __________________ Dick http://home.roadrunner.com/~dfischer/OhKay1.htm

04-15-2008, 09:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
Capt. Mike Ellis Junior member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Venice La. Posts: 26	I have caught them every month of the year except Dec.-Feb. And that is only because I don't fish them at that time due to weather. But I have friends that have caught them in those months. And to end the rumor the bite is over early. Get ready for a lot of 0 for 0 trips. I have caught a limit which came as a triple as soon as it got dark. And I have fished all night to catch two one at 10:30 and one at 6:30 in the morning. And I have fished all night without a bite. They are fish and if you are really serious about putting one in the boat you have to fish for them. But I generaly do what the clients want to do since they are the ones paying. I have only put one in the boat this year on a half night trip fro them. But I have a load of sword trips on the books. So I will be after them with a vengence this summer. Capt. Mike __________________ Capt. Mike Ellis www.relentlesssportfishing.net

04-15-2008, 06:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
Capt. Mike Ellis Junior member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Venice La. Posts: 26	You are right drifting all night waiting for a bite does get old. But I will be doing it tomorrow night. Good luck on your trip. __________________ Capt. Mike Ellis www.relentlesssportfishing.net

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04-15-2008, 08:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bill Fisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 223	i'd be interested in such trips in the fall/winter if you're still puttin'em together then..... got too many tourneys this spring/summer to get away Capt Mike, (if you're lurking out there) what's best for swords? Late September early fall?.......... or is there a fair bite on into winter? it's been over 20 years since i've dealt with'em

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crazyjigr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dacula, Ga Posts: 177	Have you guys heard of the sword fishing in the keys they are catching them in day time as well and they are doing very well.

04-15-2008, 05:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
STx Fisherman Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 631	Scott, I'm in.....let's go fishing !!

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