50 line What is it?

[Fishalways]

With the exception of a couple of misplaced opinions, the information was very helpful.

As for the comment about somone not knowing what the 50 line is, tell you what, how about you choose to restrict your fishing to only what you have done in the past. Since you seem to be of the opinion that someone who doesn't know the particular vocabulary for a group of fishermen should restrict what they do.

If I use your logic I shouldn't bother to try fishing in any different manner of location than that which I have fished before. Would that mean if you have never gone after tuna at the Shrimp boats out of key west you shouldn't try becasue you don't know the local jargon?

[Relentless33]

Jargon? :shock:

[Warrior]

sensitive for such a silly question!

[Flatsfish B]

Back strap for lobster tails?

[Tuna Devil]

Originally Posted by Fishalways

With the exception of a couple of misplaced opinions, the information was very helpful.

As for the comment about somone not knowing what the 50 line is, tell you what, how about you choose to restrict your fishing to only what you have done in the past. Since you seem to be of the opinion that someone who doesn't know the particular vocabulary for a group of fishermen should restrict what they do.

If I use your logic I shouldn't bother to try fishing in any different manner of location than that which I have fished before. Would that mean if you have never gone after tuna at the Shrimp boats out of key west you shouldn't try becasue you don't know the local jargon?

It's called knowing your surroundings. Jargon is you are a kook. I feel really safe if you are running around in the dark not being able to figure out what the fifty line is. As far as your other coments, this is not scratch and sniff. If your thing is catching black fins in the shrimp fleet, you should know how to read your GPS. Sorry to sound negative but, what you are asking is as basic as turning the key.

[Captain Ollie]

The 25.50 line would be south of Haulover Inlet. Somewhere in the vicinity of the blue and green diamonds. (condos on the beach) Haulover Inlet is approx. 25.54

[JR.ANGLER 1]

I may not know my colors (i.e red + green does not = purple), but I do know where, and what goes on while on the 50. Usually I fish up North and the 45. :thumleft:

[reeltherapy]

QQ,

I'll bring you some backstrap out of this calf elk when I come down in a few weeks! Enjoying the elk but my sword steaks are gone.

Fishalways, two things in the outdoor world that turns my crank... bugling a Trophy bull inside fifteen steps and having a sword blow up 10' from the boat when she feels pressure. As much as I enjoy them both, I want to come back from the hunt safe and sound. These guys just want a fella to be prepared before he heads out there in the wilderness. There was an article a while back by some experienced guys titled "It Can All Go Bad In A Minute". Would be a good Idea to look it up and read it before taking off out there without an experienced capn! You may have a lot of experience but your question sounds like a novice. Consider going with someone experienced and then with some time under your belt, go for it yourself maybe. Better to be cautious than dead
RT

[NightCrawler]

Here's some advice for you. Get yourself a chart and get out there and do it. You don't have the shiny GOLD reels, don't worry about it, use what you have. You don't have a swordlight or fancy LPs, again, don't worry about it, use light sticks. You don't have a flyer or poon, ABSOLUTELY. don't worry about it, use a straight gaff, or just grab it and suplex it on the deck. OH, and if you prove me wrong on your first trip out (hook into a slob), well then you are one lucky S.O.B and you should call tek(jahmussa) to set you up with everything you need.

Good luck.

[Uncle Buck]

Fishalways... several of these posters are folks of which I am honored to call "friends". They are not bashing you... it's more like hazing. Many of these guys have been attached to the sea for a long long time. Coordinates are second-nature. It would be to your benefit to learn as they have...

I've been doing this swording thing for about 10 months now. I fished near-shore with my head in the GPS chartplotter for a year prior. And to be honest, I did not know what the "50" was until I started swordfishing with some very generous individuals here on the forum. Ask questions. That's the best way you'll get your answers. Don't be offended by the vet'rans here... they may haze, but truly do not want to read about you missing at sea. Navigation at sea at night is a VERY important part of this sport we call swordfishing. So go ahead... ask EVERY question that you may have. Laugh at the goofy answers and take the serious answers to heart. We all consider your safety #1. And if you want proof... call for help on 72 on the sword grounds at 12am when you are in serious danger. You WILL be humbled at the response. I speak from experience.

On a personal note... with about 40 trips under my belt in 10 months, I consider my swordfishing experience to be "limited". I truly love this sport. As a fellow enthusiast, I'll do my best to answer any question you may have. Ask on the forum, or send a PM.

Good luck, and be safe...
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[just2fish]

Originally Posted by JR.ANGLER 1

I may not know my colors (i.e red + green does not = purple)

red and green make a kind of purple-ish, add a little corona with lime and

they sure look purple to me....

[just2fish]

fishalways, uncle buck has summed it up pretty good. i think my first question was the same as your's. i also learned everything i know about sword fishing from this forum. with only 10 trips under my belt I've been blessed with 4 fish bleeding on the deck, what you will learn here in a few days is someone else's lifetime of sweat and hard work. this info, when given, will rarely come without some old salt humor. In time you too will be addicted to the dark side. The hazing goes with the territory. Ray

[Fishalways]

Thanks uncle and just. I don't take it personally. I have been fishing all over the world and been in Florida for 30 years fishing. And I have been night fishing and know how to use my gps/plotter.

Im just returning the ribbing. If someone gets offended by it , oh well I can't effect how they feel.

I can tell you this. In 30 plus years on 68 or 72 I have never heard anyone use the term 50 line. So maybe its only sword guys. That doesn't mean I don't know anything.

So now I have learned more.

I will say this, I will not be afraid to ask questions even if some people think they are common sense.

Tight lines.

[Broadbill-Pro]

Fishalways

go out and have fun, it's not rocket science as you can tell by the intelligence level of our posts. :thumright:

[Fishalways]

Broadbill. I don't know about that. The effort and complexity Iv'e seen some people put into fishing makes rocket science look easy.

[NightCrawler]

Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

Fishalways

go out and have fun, it's not rocket science as you can tell by the intelligence level of our posts. :thumright:

Exactly my point. When you finally get out there and realize how easy
a fish to target this is, you're gonna laugh.

[Whitewater]

For the first time... Hire a guide or charter a captain. You will also learn a tremendous amount very quickly. Most importantly Safety. The cost is very small compared to what you get in return. There are a number of great captains on this site. This is from experience.

[Tuna Devil]

Originally Posted by Fishalways

Thanks uncle and just. I don't take it personally. I have been fishing all over the world and been in Florida for 30 years fishing. And I have been night fishing and know how to use my gps/plotter.

Im just returning the ribbing. If someone gets offended by it , oh well I can't effect how they feel.

I can tell you this. In 30 plus years on 68 or 72 I have never heard anyone use the term 50 line. So maybe its only sword guys. That doesn't mean I don't know anything.

So now I have learned more.

I will say this, I will not be afraid to ask questions even if some people think they are common sense.

Tight lines.

Sorry to come off strong just did not want to be part of someone getting hurt. It sounds like you have it covered.

I hope you get a good one.

[Tuna Devil]

Originally Posted by Fishalways

Thanks uncle and just. I don't take it personally. I have been fishing all over the world and been in Florida for 30 years fishing. And I have been night fishing and know how to use my gps/plotter.

Im just returning the ribbing. If someone gets offended by it , oh well I can't effect how they feel.

I can tell you this. In 30 plus years on 68 or 72 I have never heard anyone use the term 50 line. So maybe its only sword guys. That doesn't mean I don't know anything.

So now I have learned more.

I will say this, I will not be afraid to ask questions even if some people think they are common sense.

Tight lines.

Sorry to come off strong just did not want to be part of someone getting hurt. It sounds like you have it covered.

I hope you get a good one.

[Tuna Devil]

Oh yea, and for being a harda** I got to see an 8 but he was to far to let one fly.