bouy gear

big jay · 12-23-2005, 05:18 PM

Cruising through the threads here, I've seen commercial "bouy gear" mentioned a few times. I'm familiar with handlines, as I fish for tuna in NE and some guys use handlines for BFT (although most all of the handliners have switched over to rod/reel) - but I'm guessing these are some sort of free floating handlines.

Could someone give me a quick rundown on how these are rigged/used?

Thanks.

big jay · 12-24-2005, 09:39 AM

Just got a good pm from a member of the board and I thought I should clarify my post. I wasn't looking for a how-to on commercial swordfishing- I had just never heard of this type of fishing and was curious as to what it was.

Merry Christmas.

Buckdancer · 11-28-2006, 06:56 PM

IT is simple. polyball to a long leader with 1 or 2 bait @ the end

Tuna Devil · 11-28-2006, 06:59 PM

Talk about going back and finding old posts.

By the way, welcome to the show.

rollin · 12-16-2006, 07:50 PM

BAN the bouy gear! BAN the comm guys fishing in the closed zones! - period.

ya never know - there actually might be some fish left in 2007.

R

Tuna Devil · 12-17-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollin

BAN the bouy gear! BAN the comm guys fishing in the closed zones! - period.

ya never know - there actually might be some fish left in 2007.

R

BAN EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Give me a break.

LIGHTS OUT · 12-17-2006, 04:56 PM

Right on T.D.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 12-19-2006, 11:29 AM

Grasshopper, nothing is ever as simple as banning

. The bouy gear is the least offensive way to harvest swordfish. Minimal bycatch, and relatively quick release of pups

. Have met and fished w/ a few of the bouy guys in our area. They are respectful of the rec guys, and help w/ the quota, without decimating the stocks. We are experiencing the best swordfishing in my lifetime right now, and the bouys are fishing right along side of us

. So where's the foul?

DF2

ps: TD since your workin w/ Santa for the holiday, could you put in a good word for me about those alutec's I asked for.

Thanks,
Butch

Tuna Devil · 12-19-2006, 06:58 PM

Butch,

I let him know and he said you were on the nice list.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 12-19-2006, 09:02 PM

Thanks, I'm needin all the help I can get

John Doe · 12-23-2006, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIRTYFOOT2

Grasshopper, nothing is ever as simple as banning

. The bouy gear is the least offensive way to harvest swordfish. Minimal bycatch, and relatively quick release of pups

. Have met and fished w/ a few of the bouy guys in our area. They are respectful of the rec guys, and help w/ the quota, without decimating the stocks. We are experiencing the best swordfishing in my lifetime right now, and the bouys are fishing right along side of us

. So where's the foul?

DF2

ps: TD since your workin w/ Santa for the holiday, could you put in a good word for me about those alutec's I asked for.

Thanks,
Butch

Are you going to feel the same way when one Sat night you go to set up and see 200 or perhaps 300 bouys flashing away ? because thats where this is headed.

Uncle Buck · 12-23-2006, 11:47 AM

TD... I thought you said "Friends don't let friends fish Alutecnos."

rollin · 12-23-2006, 12:35 PM

let the comm. guys fish the bouys outside the closed zone.

the zone was closed for a reason.

all of the tagging data that i have seen seems to indicate that these HIGHLY migratory fish arent as HIGHLY migratory as once thought.

if the stocks of the east coast dont travel worldwide as once thought, but stay here throughout they're lifespan, what do we need ICAAT for?

let the japs, spanish and whoever else decimate they're own stocks - we'll keep the stocks here healthy by banning LLs altogether, and allowing only comm. and rec. catches that are reasonable.

go to 50" minimum? sure - why not?

go to 1 man - 1 fish up to 3 boat limit for ALL sword catches rec. AND comm.? why not?

with limits like those, how long do you think it would take for us to be battling the granders out on the 50 again?

R

Tuna Devil · 12-23-2006, 12:46 PM

Butch,

I spoke to Santa again. He and UB reminded me friends do not let friend buy Alutecnos.

rollin · 12-25-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollin

let the comm. guys fish the bouys outside the closed zone.

the zone was closed for a reason.

all of the tagging data that i have seen seems to indicate that these HIGHLY migratory fish arent as HIGHLY migratory as once thought.

if the stocks of the east coast dont travel worldwide as once thought, but stay here throughout they're lifespan, what do we need ICAAT for?

let the japs, spanish and whoever else decimate they're own stocks - we'll keep the stocks here healthy by banning LLs altogether, and allowing only comm. and rec. catches that are reasonable.

go to 50" minimum? sure - why not?

go to 1 man - 1 fish up to 3 boat limit for ALL sword catches rec. AND comm.? why not?

with limits like those, how long do you think it would take for us to be battling the granders out on the 50 again?

R

i'm surpised no one responded to this yet.

whatsamatta guys? truth gotcha by the toungue?

R

quack quack · 12-26-2006, 09:10 AM

You are a putz that is why

Tuna Devil · 12-26-2006, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollin

i'm surpised no one responded to this yet.

whatsamatta guys? truth gotcha by the toungue?

R

Disco Lady · 12-26-2006, 02:44 PM

CONO!!!!!!!!!!

rollin · 12-26-2006, 03:08 PM

good intelligent responses. thanks. im learning so much from you dooshbags.

is there anyone left on this forum with an IQ over 50 that would like to tell me why ICAAT is important of swords dont migrate globally?

quack quack · 12-26-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollin

good intelligent responses. thanks. im learning so much from you dooshbags.

is there anyone left on this forum with an IQ over 50 that would like to tell me why ICAAT is important of swords dont migrate globally?

Any one with an IQ over 50 can tell you are nothing but an azzhole that is why your responses have been limited.So I will drop my IQ down to your level and reply. You have no idea what you are talking about because they have tagged fish that travel thousands of miles.They have proved Blue fin tuna cross the Atlantic for crying out loud.It is my opinion that all your girlfriends or maybe boyfriends have left you for Commercial fisherman because once again all you want to do is bash commercial guys.So go get a life take up knitting and take you and your other screen names with you.So 10 swords in 2 or 3 years of tying makes you an expert.That must be it if we ban all commercial fishing maybe then even you might be able to catch a fish.

Happy New Year and I hope it brings you much peace and a new hobby.

12-23-2005, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
big jay Grunt Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5	bouy gear Cruising through the threads here, I've seen commercial "bouy gear" mentioned a few times. I'm familiar with handlines, as I fish for tuna in NE and some guys use handlines for BFT (although most all of the handliners have switched over to rod/reel) - but I'm guessing these are some sort of free floating handlines. Could someone give me a quick rundown on how these are rigged/used? Thanks.

11-28-2006, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Buckdancer Grunt Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pompano Bch Posts: 6	IT is simple. polyball to a long leader with 1 or 2 bait @ the end Last edited by Buckdancer; 12-01-2006 at 07:06 PM..

11-28-2006, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,954	Talk about going back and finding old posts. By the way, welcome to the show. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

12-19-2006, 11:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,061	Don't ban the bouys Grasshopper, nothing is ever as simple as banning . The bouy gear is the least offensive way to harvest swordfish. Minimal bycatch, and relatively quick release of pups . Have met and fished w/ a few of the bouy guys in our area. They are respectful of the rec guys, and help w/ the quota, without decimating the stocks. We are experiencing the best swordfishing in my lifetime right now, and the bouys are fishing right along side of us . So where's the foul? DF2 ps: TD since your workin w/ Santa for the holiday, could you put in a good word for me about those alutec's I asked for. Thanks, Butch __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever Last edited by DIRTYFOOT2; 12-19-2006 at 11:34 AM.. Reason: Forgot the post script

12-19-2006, 06:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,954	Butch, I let him know and he said you were on the nice list. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

12-24-2005, 09:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
big jay Grunt Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5	Just got a good pm from a member of the board and I thought I should clarify my post. I wasn't looking for a how-to on commercial swordfishing- I had just never heard of this type of fishing and was curious as to what it was. Merry Christmas.

12-16-2006, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
rollin Hooked Up Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 257	BAN the bouy gear! BAN the comm guys fishing in the closed zones! - period. ya never know - there actually might be some fish left in 2007. R

12-17-2006, 04:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
LIGHTS OUT Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plantation, Fl. Boat: 26' Open Fish/ Twin 200 Best Catch: 300+ Swordy Occupation: entrepreneur Posts: 554	Right on T.D.

12-19-2006, 09:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,061	Thanks for the good word Thanks, I'm needin all the help I can get __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

12-23-2006, 11:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 1,987	TD... I thought you said "Friends don't let friends fish Alutecnos." __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

12-23-2006, 12:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
rollin Hooked Up Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 257	let the comm. guys fish the bouys outside the closed zone. the zone was closed for a reason. all of the tagging data that i have seen seems to indicate that these HIGHLY migratory fish arent as HIGHLY migratory as once thought. if the stocks of the east coast dont travel worldwide as once thought, but stay here throughout they're lifespan, what do we need ICAAT for? let the japs, spanish and whoever else decimate they're own stocks - we'll keep the stocks here healthy by banning LLs altogether, and allowing only comm. and rec. catches that are reasonable. go to 50" minimum? sure - why not? go to 1 man - 1 fish up to 3 boat limit for ALL sword catches rec. AND comm.? why not? with limits like those, how long do you think it would take for us to be battling the granders out on the 50 again? R

12-23-2006, 12:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,954	Butch, I spoke to Santa again. He and UB reminded me friends do not let friend buy Alutecnos. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

12-26-2006, 09:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	You are a putz that is why __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

12-26-2006, 02:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,432	CONO!!!!!!!!!!

12-26-2006, 03:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
rollin Hooked Up Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 257	good intelligent responses. thanks. im learning so much from you dooshbags. is there anyone left on this forum with an IQ over 50 that would like to tell me why ICAAT is important of swords dont migrate globally?

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