Large Runners

ameristrat · 01-20-2009, 03:33 PM

They're usually a nuissance, but what is the best way to target large runners. Those 9" mamoths that we despise to get from the bait guy when sailfishing. Is there a way to catch them at that size consistently (over the summer). I have a few ideas but I wonder if anyone else has doen it with consistency.

Capt. JJ · 01-20-2009, 03:57 PM

try the deeper wrecks at night. just jig the goggle eye quills maybe tipped with squid.

Verado06 · 01-20-2009, 04:52 PM

i like a small hook tipped with squid on the markets.. some weight helps too... pluck them out 1 by 1... otherwise the ships anchor chains are usually pretty solid too.

ameristrat · 01-20-2009, 05:24 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate it!

Attaboy · 01-20-2009, 05:38 PM

I take my grandson's out to the mooring balls off Commercial, put out a chum bag in 20' of water, and let the kids go nuts on catching stuff on live shrimp. Last trip they caught a bunch of 12" and up runners that tried to rip the rods out of their hands. Great fun.

At the dock they were active in the bait well for over a week. Some went fishing and came back. They make great deep drop bait, decapitated and cut into chunks which they are still wiggling.

I finally released the last of them.

Boboe · 01-20-2009, 06:53 PM

You can do any and all of the above things. They all work. Another way to get them, and GET THEM QUICK is to drag your spanish mackerel trees. You know, those long shank hooks that've got red, yellow, or green tubing on them. Drag a tree with a small spoon on the back end, and you'll haul the 'tails in 4 at a time.

ballyhu · 01-20-2009, 08:03 PM

kingfish like em too

ameristrat · 01-20-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boboe

You can do any and all of the above things. They all work. Another way to get them, and GET THEM QUICK is to drag your spanish mackerel trees. You know, those long shank hooks that've got red, yellow, or green tubing on them. Drag a tree with a small spoon on the back end, and you'll haul the 'tails in 4 at a time.

This is how I usually catch them. It works great for those palm sized runners sails love but I have never caught big runners consistently. Usually this is a good thing but Big runners are a must in some situations...

Kabbana · 01-21-2009, 09:36 PM

I have been catching large ones in Marathon lately and can't seem to find the small ones.

When trolling with the tube lures, are you trolling on the surface or with a weight to get the lures down?

NickV6909 · 02-27-2009, 11:14 PM

we ususally just anchor up on a small wreck in the bay and chum and use a small squid tipped hook

01-20-2009, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
ameristrat Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: 1 pound Goggle Eye Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 902	Large Runners They're usually a nuissance, but what is the best way to target large runners. Those 9" mamoths that we despise to get from the bait guy when sailfishing. Is there a way to catch them at that size consistently (over the summer). I have a few ideas but I wonder if anyone else has doen it with consistency. __________________ "I've gotta live life real good because when it's over and I'm dead, I'm screwed. God is gonna kick my ass."

01-20-2009, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 605	try the deeper wrecks at night. just jig the goggle eye quills maybe tipped with squid. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

01-20-2009, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 500	i like a small hook tipped with squid on the markets.. some weight helps too... pluck them out 1 by 1... otherwise the ships anchor chains are usually pretty solid too. __________________

01-20-2009, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ameristrat Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: 1 pound Goggle Eye Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 902	Thanks guys, I appreciate it! __________________ "I've gotta live life real good because when it's over and I'm dead, I'm screwed. God is gonna kick my ass."

01-20-2009, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Attaboy Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pompano Beach Boat: Hydra Sports 33' Best Catch: Define caught? Occupation: retired Posts: 137	I take my grandson's out to the mooring balls off Commercial, put out a chum bag in 20' of water, and let the kids go nuts on catching stuff on live shrimp. Last trip they caught a bunch of 12" and up runners that tried to rip the rods out of their hands. Great fun. At the dock they were active in the bait well for over a week. Some went fishing and came back. They make great deep drop bait, decapitated and cut into chunks which they are still wiggling. I finally released the last of them. __________________ "This barnacle brain won't bend" Jimmy Buffet

01-20-2009, 06:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 859	You can do any and all of the above things. They all work. Another way to get them, and GET THEM QUICK is to drag your spanish mackerel trees. You know, those long shank hooks that've got red, yellow, or green tubing on them. Drag a tree with a small spoon on the back end, and you'll haul the 'tails in 4 at a time.

01-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 485	kingfish like em too

01-21-2009, 09:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kabbana Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Marathon, FL Boat: 25' Contender Posts: 19	I have been catching large ones in Marathon lately and can't seem to find the small ones. When trolling with the tube lures, are you trolling on the surface or with a weight to get the lures down?

02-27-2009, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
NickV6909 Lines In Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami FL Boat: 28 WhiteWater Occupation: Clemson University Student Posts: 15	we ususally just anchor up on a small wreck in the bay and chum and use a small squid tipped hook __________________

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