Spearfish

captpepin · 07-18-2009, 11:22 PM

I've got the blue, black, white, sails and sword all I need is a spearfish.

I here Kona is probably the place to go any other advice? If Kona is the best can someone give me an idea of the season or what month is best for spearfish.

If possible I'd like to stay in the Atlantic any advice on high probability for spearfish?

ameristrat · 07-19-2009, 10:44 AM

I've heard Kona is by far the best shot you'll get at a shortbill spearfish in the world - only place they're truly common - you'll have to research as for time of year.

And not to rain on your parade but I didn't see Striped Marlin on your very impressive list up there... Nice work though!

I'm a spearfish away from the Atlantic slam myself but I've never fished the pacific

Good Luck!
Ameristrat

TOPPDAWG · 07-19-2009, 06:12 PM

Hey............... You may want to check out key west. I've heard of a few guys that see them certain times throught the year down there as well.

no worries · 07-20-2009, 12:30 AM

I'm working in Kona right now and yes Kona is prob the best place to catch one. You can find them year round but January thru the summer months would give you the best shot with the best chances being in March or April. Also if you come during the summer months you have great Blue Marlin and Ahi to go with it. Give me a shout if you want to hook up out here.

Adam

NightStalker · 07-20-2009, 09:12 AM

When i went to finish my Royal Billfish Slam, I ended up heading out to Kona for the spearfish. I went the last week of January into the beginning of February and fished with Kevin Nakamaru on the Northern Lights. I was also looking to catch a striped marlin out there, and he said that was the best time for a mixed bag. It all worked out and i ended up catching 3 spearfish. Beautiful little billfish.
As for catching them in the atlantic, well i think you are going to need alot of luck on your side. You have the chance to catch them anywhere, but if you really wanted to catch one, i would think Venezuela or any of the North Atlantic islands like Madieras or the Azores would be your best bet. Without a doubt though Kona, Hawaii is the number one spot in the world to catch the chuckers, as they are called out there.
In case anyone was wondering what makes up the Royal Billfish slam, its 9 species.......
Atlantic blue marlin
Pacific blue marlin
black marlin
striped marlin
white marlin
Atlantic sailfish
pacific sailfish
swordfish
spearfish

PURPLE FEVER · 07-20-2009, 01:18 PM

When I completed my royal slam I went to Kona and fished with Gene VanderHouk on the Sea Genie. It was in April and caught 4 chuckers in 2 days including a 38lber on 6lb. test. Also caught my biggest blue- over 800lbs released.

That same year in May caught a longbill spearfish right off Boca Inlet. Glad I had a witness for that one , it was an awesome looking fish all light up like a wahoo with a bill! That gave me 10 billfish species.

I hear you might have a decent chance for mediteranian spearfish in the Azores in june/July but I would recommend Kona as your best bet.Either Kevin or Gene are good choices. Btw Kevin was the mate for Gene the week I fished with him.

Good Luck on your quest.

Cutler · 07-20-2009, 03:18 PM

im half way there with 5 billfish

ballyhu · 07-20-2009, 05:30 PM

I'm missing the striped marlin to complete my Royal Slam which is ironic since it's probably one of the more common billfish. I have caught 3 spearfish off of Hopetown in the Abaco's during the spring. They are very colorful fish and look something like a mahi in the water. Kona is definately the place however since you don't want to know how many days I've spent trolling in the Abaco's.

PURPLE FEVER · 07-20-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballyhu

I'm missing the striped marlin to complete my Royal Slam which is ironic since it's probably one of the more common billfish. I have caught 3 spearfish off of Hopetown in the Abaco's during the spring. They are very colorful fish and look something like a mahi in the water. Kona is definately the place however since you don't want to know how many days I've spent trolling in the Abaco's.

Bill just go to Cabo this winter!

captpepin · 07-20-2009, 10:00 PM

Sorry I forgot I have the striped, I've a few of them in Cabo. I have Pacific and Atlantic sails and blues.

07-18-2009, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
captpepin Lines In Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fish out of Pt Judith RI Boat: 33 Tiara Best Catch: 1,000 Lb Black Marlin Posts: 28	Spearfish I've got the blue, black, white, sails and sword all I need is a spearfish. I here Kona is probably the place to go any other advice? If Kona is the best can someone give me an idea of the season or what month is best for spearfish. If possible I'd like to stay in the Atlantic any advice on high probability for spearfish?

07-19-2009, 10:44 AM	#2 (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	I've heard Kona is by far the best shot you'll get at a shortbill spearfish in the world - only place they're truly common - you'll have to research as for time of year. And not to rain on your parade but I didn't see Striped Marlin on your very impressive list up there... Nice work though! I'm a spearfish away from the Atlantic slam myself but I've never fished the pacific Good Luck! Ameristrat __________________ "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."

07-20-2009, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cutler Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 34 Invincible..coming soon Best Catch: a seagull...3lbs Occupation: Jeweler Posts: 634	im half way there with 5 billfish __________________ www.altierjewelers.com

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captpepin Lines In Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fish out of Pt Judith RI Boat: 33 Tiara Best Catch: 1,000 Lb Black Marlin Posts: 28	Sorry I forgot I have the striped, I've a few of them in Cabo. I have Pacific and Atlantic sails and blues. Last edited by captpepin; 07-20-2009 at 10:31 PM..

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07-19-2009, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
TOPPDAWG Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: THE RAC Boat: DUSKY- ANY Best Catch: 86 POUND HOO ON 60LB MONO LEADER CAT ISLAND 414# SWORDDOG Occupation: WORK IN TACKLE SHOP Posts: 152	Hey............... You may want to check out key west. I've heard of a few guys that see them certain times throught the year down there as well.

07-20-2009, 12:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
no worries Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 24	I'm working in Kona right now and yes Kona is prob the best place to catch one. You can find them year round but January thru the summer months would give you the best shot with the best chances being in March or April. Also if you come during the summer months you have great Blue Marlin and Ahi to go with it. Give me a shout if you want to hook up out here. Adam

07-20-2009, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
NightStalker Lines In Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 37	When i went to finish my Royal Billfish Slam, I ended up heading out to Kona for the spearfish. I went the last week of January into the beginning of February and fished with Kevin Nakamaru on the Northern Lights. I was also looking to catch a striped marlin out there, and he said that was the best time for a mixed bag. It all worked out and i ended up catching 3 spearfish. Beautiful little billfish. As for catching them in the atlantic, well i think you are going to need alot of luck on your side. You have the chance to catch them anywhere, but if you really wanted to catch one, i would think Venezuela or any of the North Atlantic islands like Madieras or the Azores would be your best bet. Without a doubt though Kona, Hawaii is the number one spot in the world to catch the chuckers, as they are called out there. In case anyone was wondering what makes up the Royal Billfish slam, its 9 species....... Atlantic blue marlin Pacific blue marlin black marlin striped marlin white marlin Atlantic sailfish pacific sailfish swordfish spearfish

07-20-2009, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 664	When I completed my royal slam I went to Kona and fished with Gene VanderHouk on the Sea Genie. It was in April and caught 4 chuckers in 2 days including a 38lber on 6lb. test. Also caught my biggest blue- over 800lbs released. That same year in May caught a longbill spearfish right off Boca Inlet. Glad I had a witness for that one , it was an awesome looking fish all light up like a wahoo with a bill! That gave me 10 billfish species. I hear you might have a decent chance for mediteranian spearfish in the Azores in june/July but I would recommend Kona as your best bet.Either Kevin or Gene are good choices. Btw Kevin was the mate for Gene the week I fished with him. Good Luck on your quest.

07-20-2009, 05:30 PM	#8 (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	I'm missing the striped marlin to complete my Royal Slam which is ironic since it's probably one of the more common billfish. I have caught 3 spearfish off of Hopetown in the Abaco's during the spring. They are very colorful fish and look something like a mahi in the water. Kona is definately the place however since you don't want to know how many days I've spent trolling in the Abaco's.

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