500 pound Blue off of Miami

Bill Fisher · 01-30-2008, 07:57 AM

Saw this article on the tournament this past weekend the Mayor's Cup out of Coconut Grove, Florida. They caught a 500 blue off of Miami in just 150 feet incredible. Thought I'd share it with you guys. They are out there this is the second one they catch off of Miami. I believe the first one was caught by one of our own members on SFC not too long ago.. I'm going to ready to drag some lures out there and some live bait see if I get fortunate.

The story:

Although the Mayor's Cup is primarily a sailfish tournament, there are other billfish which do count in the scoring. "4 Aces" out of Miami Beach got one of their releases off of an estimated 500-pound blue marlin. The marlin was caught and released by Jimmy David in 150 feet of water just off of Miami. The catch was even more incredible as the tackle being used was a 20-pound outfit. "She ate a gog [goggle-eye bait] on the long line," explained Debbi David, Jimmy's wife. "She stayed behind the boat for a long time as we backed down on her. It was a beautiful experience."

Jesslyn · 01-30-2008, 08:35 AM

What a sweet picture and a heck of a catch

Bill Fisher · 01-30-2008, 12:11 PM

Yea this is a very amazing catch. What suprised me the most was they were in only 150 feet of water and what a fight on just 20lb outfit.

ameristrat · 01-30-2008, 08:16 PM

The depth doesn't bother marlin if there's bait around... but on 20 lb test.... now THAT is a feat!

Captain Joe McGivern · 01-30-2008, 08:24 PM

I saw the fish, they were 100yrd from me. The fish stayed on top and they got the quick release. What a great site. They were in there feeding on small blackfins.

Disco Lady · 01-30-2008, 09:02 PM

On top thats the ticket on big fish on 20# backdown and release quick.That fish does not even know his hooked on 20# not enough drag there.In venezuela, we caught a few on 20# fast 5 min at the boat release him he stayed there at the transom wondering what happen! almost jumped in the boat.

Cheers,DL

B767 · 01-30-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Lady

On top thats the ticket on big fish on 20# backdown and release quick.That fish does not even know his hooked on 20# not enough drag there.In venezuela, we caught a few on 20# fast 5 min at the boat release him he stayed there at the transom wondering what happen! almost jumped in the boat.

Cheers,DL

Amazing!!!!

mlutz95 · 01-31-2008, 07:29 AM

Thats awesome!!!

Bill Fisher · 01-31-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Lady

On top thats the ticket on big fish on 20# backdown and release quick.That fish does not even know his hooked on 20# not enough drag there.In venezuela, we caught a few on 20# fast 5 min at the boat release him he stayed there at the transom wondering what happen! almost jumped in the boat.

Cheers,DL

That's amazing man! Eating blackfins crazy stuff I would of loved to have been there to see that site!

WhItEoUt 23 · 01-31-2008, 03:11 PM

Niiice

01-30-2008, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
ameristrat Grander Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 1,055	The depth doesn't bother marlin if there's bait around... but on 20 lb test.... now THAT is a feat! __________________ "Laughter is my soul's release, but we're not smiling anymore. And can't we try to win this peace? Cause' we're never gonna win this war."

01-30-2008, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 812	I saw the fish, they were 100yrd from me. The fish stayed on top and they got the quick release. What a great site. They were in there feeding on small blackfins. __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing Miami Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

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WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,559	Niiice __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

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