Trolling for swords

Flyers Up · 08-24-2006, 06:15 PM

Is this a sore subject or what, do any of you troll for swords?

I would like to know some stats and compair.

Captain Ollie · 08-24-2006, 09:15 PM

Well, I don't do it but I know a few people who do and their hookup ratio seems to be downright dismal. They seem to be getting ALOT of hits if the fish are around but really hooking very few and landing even fewer. If they are hooking up, most of the fish pull off in the first minute or two. My vote goes for the drift, more relaxing, better hookup/landing ratio, AND way less fuel.

Flyers Up · 08-25-2006, 09:57 AM

Thanks Capt Ollie

Looks like drifting will be the next thing i do. I may try on Saturday night.

Tuna Devil · 08-25-2006, 10:09 AM

I don't have any real first hand expierience trolling for Swords (played once or twice). I heard the same as Capt. Ollie, if you get a bite it is hard to keep them on. Ollie hit the nail on the head. Settle into the drift and relax.

PS. keep those baits moving.

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08-25-2006, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Flyers Up Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hollywood Boat: Fishing, camping, four wheeling Posts: 30	Thanks Capt Ollie Looks like drifting will be the next thing i do. I may try on Saturday night.

08-25-2006, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,955	I don't have any real first hand expierience trolling for Swords (played once or twice). I heard the same as Capt. Ollie, if you get a bite it is hard to keep them on. Ollie hit the nail on the head. Settle into the drift and relax. PS. keep those baits moving.

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