POON Dart

Duke · 03-24-2006, 09:39 AM

Purchased a couple of extra darts, But not keen on sharpening them. Anybody know where I can get this done? THANKS...DUKE

Nightfighter · 03-24-2006, 11:10 AM

If you are close to my area (Delray/Boca)I'll do it for you. Just takes a few min.
What kind did you get? Brass or SS.

Whitewater · 03-24-2006, 11:20 AM

Easiest way I found was a belt sander. If you try buy hand it takes
for-ever.

quack quack · 03-24-2006, 11:36 AM

Dremel tool with the dart in a vice works.

DORADOsteve · 03-24-2006, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitewater

Easiest way I found was a belt sander.

Or like QQ said Dremel. Both work great.

It doesnt have to be razor sharp.

Sword flesh is as tough as a wet jelly-donut.

Nightfighter · 03-24-2006, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DORADOsteve

It doesnt have to be razor sharp.
Sword flesh is as tough as a wet jelly-donut.

The only reason I keepem' razor sharp is in case I have to use it on a mako, but even then it's not that nessasary.

Broadbill-Pro · 03-24-2006, 01:27 PM

probably stuck 10,000 fish through the years, never sharpened a dart and never had one not go in.

RiskTaker · 03-24-2006, 02:47 PM

Broadbill-Pro a real slayer you are. :razz: You should be living at the top of the reef by now.

How often would you harpoon swordfish, compared to simply grabbing them with a gaff or two?

Broadbill-Pro · 03-24-2006, 04:25 PM

when i pass through those pearly gates and there is a swordfish or tuna in charge on the other side, I'M SCREWED!!

all fish that come up alive get harpooned, as well as free swimmers. 1 harpoon mid-ship and 1 on the stern ready all the time. most free swimmers only give you one chance, have to be ready. harpoon gets thrown many times during the haul back. not to say that every throw is successful.

spend more time sharpening hooks, don't worry about the poon.

Flatsfish B · 03-24-2006, 09:44 PM

i just keep the very tip sharp. Goes through like butter especially if your name is Doradosteve!

Duke · 03-25-2006, 11:01 AM

Thats what she said...

Shortfin · 03-27-2006, 11:26 AM

Just Curious how much of the tip you guy's Sharpen for swordies ?

For Giant Bluefin i see lot's of people only sharpening the first 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch on the Tip

I guess the philosophy behind it is that if you do not Button hole the fish the dart make cut it's way back out on Hot fish

for sharks i like the hole tip sharp for clean cutting thru the skin

Chris

DORADOsteve · 03-27-2006, 12:25 PM

I prefer to sharpen the entire leading edge.

It seems to work well with giants & shark as well as swordies.

Flatsfish B,
When the weather finally clears, I would like to team up & do a SOUTHERN drift.

Warrior · 03-27-2006, 06:31 PM

That poor 7# dolphin didn't have a chance.

03-24-2006, 09:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Duke Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 271	POON Dart Purchased a couple of extra darts, But not keen on sharpening them. Anybody know where I can get this done? THANKS...DUKE

03-24-2006, 11:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nightfighter Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Occupation: Brain Stergeon Posts: 481	If you are close to my area (Delray/Boca)I'll do it for you. Just takes a few min. What kind did you get? Brass or SS. __________________ Night Fighters Lures NightFightersLures.com Swordfish Guide http://Swordfishguide.com

03-24-2006, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Whitewater Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 74	Sharpening Darts Easiest way I found was a belt sander. If you try buy hand it takes for-ever.

03-24-2006, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,602	Dremel tool with the dart in a vice works. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

03-24-2006, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Best Catch: Had one once, then it took the boat away Posts: 1,969	A real swordfish slayer Broadbill-Pro a real slayer you are. :razz: You should be living at the top of the reef by now. How often would you harpoon swordfish, compared to simply grabbing them with a gaff or two?

03-24-2006, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,306	probably stuck 10,000 fish through the years, never sharpened a dart and never had one not go in.

03-24-2006, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,306	when i pass through those pearly gates and there is a swordfish or tuna in charge on the other side, I'M SCREWED!! all fish that come up alive get harpooned, as well as free swimmers. 1 harpoon mid-ship and 1 on the stern ready all the time. most free swimmers only give you one chance, have to be ready. harpoon gets thrown many times during the haul back. not to say that every throw is successful. spend more time sharpening hooks, don't worry about the poon.

03-24-2006, 09:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 684	i just keep the very tip sharp. Goes through like butter especially if your name is Doradosteve! __________________

03-25-2006, 11:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
Duke Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 271	Thats what she said...

03-27-2006, 11:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
Shortfin Lines In Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cape Cod Occupation: Tackle Manufacturer Posts: 70	Just Curious how much of the tip you guy's Sharpen for swordies ? For Giant Bluefin i see lot's of people only sharpening the first 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch on the Tip I guess the philosophy behind it is that if you do not Button hole the fish the dart make cut it's way back out on Hot fish for sharks i like the hole tip sharp for clean cutting thru the skin Chris __________________ Just Stick It !

03-27-2006, 12:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Posts: 571	I prefer to sharpen the entire leading edge. It seems to work well with giants & shark as well as swordies. Flatsfish B, When the weather finally clears, I would like to team up & do a SOUTHERN drift.

03-27-2006, 06:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Warrior Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft.Pierce Boat: 60 Ocean SS/31 Contender Best Catch: 369# core Giant Bluefin Posts: 308	That poor 7# dolphin didn't have a chance.

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