Jobu or circle?

jvtuna · 02-19-2008, 08:01 PM

Ok, so I have been reading everthing I can get my in my hands with regards on rigging. The one thing that's not clear. With the light drags you guys run
(14#) what size hooks and style, I was thinking a 9/0 Jobu. Opinions?

astrobud311 · 03-02-2008, 05:33 PM

I know from some charter guys they normally use 10/0 or 11/0 jobu hooks on there rigs and have had a great hookup rate. But it also depends on what bait your using and how you are rigging it. I have a book from the canyon runner charter boat out of miami showing and explaining there swordfish rigs. If you want I will scan it and send it to you if that will help.

jvtuna · 03-02-2008, 08:00 PM

I appreciate the offer, thank you . I'll take you up on the offer if your not to busy. I see by your sig you are in the service.Thanks for serving. I to was also in the Navy and I also was stationed at Jax. That was in 69/70.Will you be Emailing or snail mail? Again Thanks, Jeff

billspilingup · 03-02-2008, 08:38 PM

Not to derail, but you can fish your drags a lot heavier than 14lbs. I like 25lbs at strike on 80lb line and will go heavier during the fight. You'd be surprised at how much pressure a swordie's mouth can take. You'll catch more fish and quicker too.

I like a 10/0 or 11/0 Owner Offshore with the hook in the middle of the mantle. Avoid rigs that place the hook in the tentacles. The squid will ball up on the hook and impede the hookup. And make sure it's razor sharp.

John_Madison CT · 03-03-2008, 07:04 AM

Astrobud: If possible, I would also like a copy of that article you refer to.

John

astrobud311 · 03-04-2008, 08:21 PM

Yeah no problem guys. I will try and get to it before the weekend if you send me an email I will just send you the copies electronically so you can print them. My email is: astrobud311@yahoo.com

Tuna Devil · 03-04-2008, 08:56 PM

Light drags? Life is to short . If you are going to pull a hook do it quick.

billspilingup · 03-05-2008, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuna Devil

Light drags? Life is to short . If you are going to pull a hook do it quick.

More like some nights the bite is too short to spend an hour pulling on a 50 incher.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 03-05-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astrobud311

Yeah no problem guys. I will try and get to it before the weekend if you send me an email I will just send you the copies electronically so you can print them. My email is: astrobud311@yahoo.com

Bud,

Why not just post it up here. I'm sure we'd all like to take a look @ it.

John_Madison CT · 03-06-2008, 09:47 AM

Astrobud: Thanks for email. I appreciate it !!

John

jvtuna · 03-06-2008, 01:47 PM

Just open mail today. Thanks astrobud, Stay safe.Jeff

astrobud311 · 03-07-2008, 04:16 PM

I would post it up on the board but its a bunch of files, but if you want it just shoot me your email address and I'll send it to you. Also has anyone done any swordfishing off the jacksonville area. I just moved to florida a month ago and really wanna get a sword trip in sometime soon. Just wondering if it's even worth going out of here or not. Any help would be great.

Boboe · 03-07-2008, 06:31 PM

There are swords off Jax, but you've got to go a good long way to get to the deep water where they live. It's not like those guys down south who whack them just off the back doorstep.

astrobud311 · 03-07-2008, 07:33 PM

Yeah I figured it would be a ways out. I'm gonna have to find someone to hook up with and get a ride

02-19-2008, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
jvtuna Lines In Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando,Fl Boat: Mako Best Catch: Blue Marlin from Daytona,500+Released.We were in a 21 Wellcraft . Occupation: Electrician Posts: 54	Jobu or circle? Ok, so I have been reading everthing I can get my in my hands with regards on rigging. The one thing that's not clear. With the light drags you guys run (14#) what size hooks and style, I was thinking a 9/0 Jobu. Opinions?

03-04-2008, 08:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,834	Light drags? Life is to short . If you are going to pull a hook do it quick. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

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astrobud311 Lines In Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Best Catch: Wahoo 68lbs. Occupation: US Navy Aviation Structual Mechanic Posts: 13	I know from some charter guys they normally use 10/0 or 11/0 jobu hooks on there rigs and have had a great hookup rate. But it also depends on what bait your using and how you are rigging it. I have a book from the canyon runner charter boat out of miami showing and explaining there swordfish rigs. If you want I will scan it and send it to you if that will help.

03-02-2008, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
jvtuna Lines In Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando,Fl Boat: Mako Best Catch: Blue Marlin from Daytona,500+Released.We were in a 21 Wellcraft . Occupation: Electrician Posts: 54	I appreciate the offer, thank you . I'll take you up on the offer if your not to busy. I see by your sig you are in the service.Thanks for serving. I to was also in the Navy and I also was stationed at Jax. That was in 69/70.Will you be Emailing or snail mail? Again Thanks, Jeff

03-02-2008, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
billspilingup Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lighthouse Point Boat: 31' Ocean Master Best Catch: 300lb & 200lb back to back daytimers Posts: 447	Not to derail, but you can fish your drags a lot heavier than 14lbs. I like 25lbs at strike on 80lb line and will go heavier during the fight. You'd be surprised at how much pressure a swordie's mouth can take. You'll catch more fish and quicker too. I like a 10/0 or 11/0 Owner Offshore with the hook in the middle of the mantle. Avoid rigs that place the hook in the tentacles. The squid will ball up on the hook and impede the hookup. And make sure it's razor sharp.

03-03-2008, 07:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
John_Madison CT Lines In Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 45	Astrobud: If possible, I would also like a copy of that article you refer to. John

03-04-2008, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
astrobud311 Lines In Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Best Catch: Wahoo 68lbs. Occupation: US Navy Aviation Structual Mechanic Posts: 13	Yeah no problem guys. I will try and get to it before the weekend if you send me an email I will just send you the copies electronically so you can print them. My email is: astrobud311@yahoo.com

03-06-2008, 09:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
John_Madison CT Lines In Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 45	Astrobud: Thanks for email. I appreciate it !! John

03-06-2008, 01:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
jvtuna Lines In Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando,Fl Boat: Mako Best Catch: Blue Marlin from Daytona,500+Released.We were in a 21 Wellcraft . Occupation: Electrician Posts: 54	Just open mail today. Thanks astrobud, Stay safe.Jeff

03-07-2008, 04:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
astrobud311 Lines In Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Best Catch: Wahoo 68lbs. Occupation: US Navy Aviation Structual Mechanic Posts: 13	I would post it up on the board but its a bunch of files, but if you want it just shoot me your email address and I'll send it to you. Also has anyone done any swordfishing off the jacksonville area. I just moved to florida a month ago and really wanna get a sword trip in sometime soon. Just wondering if it's even worth going out of here or not. Any help would be great.

03-07-2008, 06:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 743	There are swords off Jax, but you've got to go a good long way to get to the deep water where they live. It's not like those guys down south who whack them just off the back doorstep.

03-07-2008, 07:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
astrobud311 Lines In Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Best Catch: Wahoo 68lbs. Occupation: US Navy Aviation Structual Mechanic Posts: 13	Yeah I figured it would be a ways out. I'm gonna have to find someone to hook up with and get a ride

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