To sharpen or not

Captain Mike Ellis · 06-25-2006, 12:32 PM

I have a Poon harpoon and was wondering if I need to sharpen the bronze dart or just leave it unsharpened. All thoughts and opinions are appreciated.
Capt. Mike

Captain Joe McGivern · 06-25-2006, 12:34 PM

Keep her nice and sharp mike!

Capt Ted · 06-25-2006, 12:35 PM

Take it to a machine shop and have them sharpen it on the wheel... it will pierce swordies and makos with ease

Islander · 06-25-2006, 02:03 PM

I currently use a bronze dart, sharpened on a wheel, A while back some one recommended a stainless steel dart. I might give it a try, though the bronze dart (sharpened) seems to work fine for me.

Mike; you and I have never meet, but we trolled the same waters Andros/Fresh creek I lived/worked their for a number of years and had a Little place on the creek till they leveled it to rebuild the new yacht club.

I hope in the near future to hook with you and pull on some YFT and possible some sword, Cajun style

Captain Mike Ellis · 06-25-2006, 03:06 PM

Fresh Creek did have some good fishing but it doesn't hold a candle to Venice. The decision to move to La. was one of my best ever. Speaking of tuna I had 15 last night. I am fishing for swords again on tuesday. I will post my report when I get him.
Capt. Mike

DORADOsteve · 06-25-2006, 06:16 PM

Stainless or Bronze, doesnt make a difference- as long as it is SHARP.

quack quack · 06-25-2006, 09:27 PM

Ok I will say this give me the dullest dart you have and it will go in and out like butter on a sword.I do not sharpen a dart because when in a fish a sharp dart will keep cutting and I have seen them pull out of swords :shock: If you ask any commercial harpoon guy they will tell you just the first 1/2 in ever gets sharpened.These guys make a living harpooning fish.

ReelIntubaiter · 06-25-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Mike Ellis

I have a Poon harpoon and was wondering if I need to sharpen the bronze dart or just leave it unsharpened. All thoughts and opinions are appreciated.
Capt. Mike

I agree with Quack.

I don't sharpen mine. The flesh is so soft that they go through a Sword like butter. IMHO.

Tuna Devil · 06-26-2006, 10:25 AM

Not to jump on the band wagon but I don't sharpen mine either. We have never had a problem. They do look pretty though, all shined up. O

FinalPoint · 06-26-2006, 11:27 AM

If you encounter a mako and want to stick it, I say keep it sharp. Swords are no problem. A good shot will go right through the gill plates.

Relentless33 · 06-26-2006, 11:47 AM

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Captain Mike Ellis · 06-28-2006, 11:54 AM

Thanks for all of the replies. I think I will maybe just sharpen the first 1/2" of the dart.
Capt. Mike

06-25-2006, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Captain Mike Ellis Charter Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 142	To sharpen or not I have a Poon harpoon and was wondering if I need to sharpen the bronze dart or just leave it unsharpened. All thoughts and opinions are appreciated. Capt. Mike __________________ Relentless Sportfishing Charters Venice La.

06-25-2006, 12:34 PM	#2 (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: 719	Keep her nice and sharp mike! __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing Miami Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

06-25-2006, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Captain Mike Ellis Charter Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 142	Fresh Creek did have some good fishing but it doesn't hold a candle to Venice. The decision to move to La. was one of my best ever. Speaking of tuna I had 15 last night. I am fishing for swords again on tuesday. I will post my report when I get him. Capt. Mike __________________ Relentless Sportfishing Charters Venice La.

06-25-2006, 09:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Ok I will say this give me the dullest dart you have and it will go in and out like butter on a sword.I do not sharpen a dart because when in a fish a sharp dart will keep cutting and I have seen them pull out of swords :shock: If you ask any commercial harpoon guy they will tell you just the first 1/2 in ever gets sharpened.These guys make a living harpooning fish. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

06-26-2006, 11:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,994	=D> [-o< AMEN BROTHER [-o< =D> __________________

06-25-2006, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Capt Ted Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 186	Take it to a machine shop and have them sharpen it on the wheel... it will pierce swordies and makos with ease

06-25-2006, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Islander Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Boat: FISHING Best Catch: The next one Posts: 197	I currently use a bronze dart, sharpened on a wheel, A while back some one recommended a stainless steel dart. I might give it a try, though the bronze dart (sharpened) seems to work fine for me. Mike; you and I have never meet, but we trolled the same waters Andros/Fresh creek I lived/worked their for a number of years and had a Little place on the creek till they leveled it to rebuild the new yacht club. I hope in the near future to hook with you and pull on some YFT and possible some sword, Cajun style

06-25-2006, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Posts: 580	Stainless or Bronze, doesnt make a difference- as long as it is SHARP.

06-26-2006, 10:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,955	Not to jump on the band wagon but I don't sharpen mine either. We have never had a problem. They do look pretty though, all shined up. O

06-26-2006, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL; Greenwich, CT Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: Real Estate Investment Posts: 931	If you encounter a mako and want to stick it, I say keep it sharp. Swords are no problem. A good shot will go right through the gill plates.

06-28-2006, 11:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Captain Mike Ellis Charter Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 142	Thanks for all of the replies. I think I will maybe just sharpen the first 1/2" of the dart. Capt. Mike __________________ Relentless Sportfishing Charters Venice La.

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