Sharking while swording

Capt'n Shane · 02-26-2007, 06:28 PM

I would like to catch a big shark while i'am out swording. I caught a cuban the other night and let him go but I wasn't targeting them. I would like to have my swordfish spread out and have one bait targeting a big shark. What is the best technique and bait? Also if I do bring in sharks will it mess up my primary species, swordfish? Thanks.

Boboe · 02-26-2007, 09:19 PM

Bringing in sharks usually hoses other fishing. If you just want to target a shit-eater, put out a whole bonita fillet (2-4 lbs of red meat) out on a jug.

Capt'n Shane · 02-27-2007, 05:33 AM

Thats what I'am worried about. Thanks

miamiangler1 · 02-27-2007, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt'n Shane

Thats what I'am worried about. Thanks

If you want to target sharks .. use live bait ... bluerunners or big gog`s ... you will still get swords on them .. but bring in more sharks and less swords ...last couple of times live baiting .. have caught a few sharks ... live bait fish ... give off signals that sharks can`t resist .. Unless you are looking for mr Mako .. i`d put out all live bait`s !

Blacktip Hunter · 02-28-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt'n Shane

I would like to catch a big shark while i'am out swording. I caught a cuban the other night and let him go but I wasn't targeting them. I would like to have my swordfish spread out and have one bait targeting a big shark. What is the best technique and bait? Also if I do bring in sharks will it mess up my primary species, swordfish? Thanks.

Big Makos eat swordfish. While your out swordfishing throw out a bloody piece of swordfish and if a Mako is in the area, it will definately grab it.

GENERALturtle. · 03-09-2007, 01:01 PM

Shane

Last time I was out we put a 10# hunk of old sword on a double hook rig with cable. I attached the float bout 20' away and no lead. It was the first line deployed. All night it sat out there until it bent over and took 3/4 of the spool on a 80tiagra at about 25#'s of drag. he cut thru the cable and bit the glowstick in half. What a monster he must have been? I can't wait to try again.

DonK · 03-09-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GENERALturtle.

Shane

Last time I was out we put a 10# hunk of old sword on a double hook rig with cable. I attached the float bout 20' away and no lead. It was the first line deployed. All night it sat out there until it bent over and took 3/4 of the spool on a 80tiagra at about 25#'s of drag. he cut thru the cable and bit the glowstick in half. What a monster he must have been? I can't wait to try again.

Going after Mr. M??

...to quote Dave Attell ("up all night" host) "you must have 3 dicks and a half dozen balls"!

GENERALturtle. · 03-10-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DonK

"you must have 3 dicks and a half dozen balls"!

plus a bangstick, 2 flyers, harpoon, fish whisles and beer.

WhItEoUt 23 · 03-11-2007, 06:29 PM

02-26-2007, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Capt'n Shane Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aventura, Florida Best Catch: 63" Swordy Occupation: oilfield production Posts: 387	Sharking while swording I would like to catch a big shark while i'am out swording. I caught a cuban the other night and let him go but I wasn't targeting them. I would like to have my swordfish spread out and have one bait targeting a big shark. What is the best technique and bait? Also if I do bring in sharks will it mess up my primary species, swordfish? Thanks.

03-09-2007, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
GENERALturtle. Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: on da 50 Best Catch: your mom Occupation: boat lettering and sign Posts: 541	Shane Last time I was out we put a 10# hunk of old sword on a double hook rig with cable. I attached the float bout 20' away and no lead. It was the first line deployed. All night it sat out there until it bent over and took 3/4 of the spool on a 80tiagra at about 25#'s of drag. he cut thru the cable and bit the glowstick in half. What a monster he must have been? I can't wait to try again. __________________

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Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 743	Bringing in sharks usually hoses other fishing. If you just want to target a shit-eater, put out a whole bonita fillet (2-4 lbs of red meat) out on a jug.

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Capt'n Shane Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aventura, Florida Best Catch: 63" Swordy Occupation: oilfield production Posts: 387	Thats what I'am worried about. Thanks

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