Swordfish Tagging?

JupiterSailfish · 10-04-2006, 11:35 PM

Was thinking about it. Is there a program (ex: Billfish Foundation tagging Sailfish.) for tagging Swordfish? Can you use the same tags you get in the tackle shop or are there specific tags for Swords only? We catch a lot of pups :lol: and I think we could do some tagging. Thanks.

Broadbill · 10-05-2006, 05:30 AM

Use the Billfish Foundation tags. If you look at the card with each tag there is a check box for swordfish. Just fill out the length, date, where it was caught, etc. and send it in. They will enter it into their data base, which soon you will be able to access on line.

p.s. The tags you get from the Billfish Foundation can be used on all billfish.

www.billfish.org

PURPLE FEVER · 10-05-2006, 11:51 AM

you can use the NMFS tags as well.

Relentless33 · 10-05-2006, 03:28 PM

We have the NOAA-NMFS tags that have a single hole for the sharp point from the tag stick to be insterted in, our tag stick has a threaded piece that has a slot in the middle of it but will not work properly with the NMFS tags...Where can I retrieve the correct, threaded fitting for the tag stick that will work with the NOAA-NMFS tags?

Daytripper · 10-05-2006, 06:11 PM

in about 360 days from now, We will be able to see what one keys caught swordy has been up to. We placed a satellite tag in one that was about 120lbs hooked well in the corner of the mouth and was brought to boatside for the tag in 10 min. Fish was very healthy on the release. The fish was one of a double that was hooked. The first fish was hooked to deep for the tag.

Shark Tagger · 10-05-2006, 06:47 PM

we've been using Billfish Foundation tags. tagged 7 this year....

JupiterSailfish · 10-05-2006, 08:04 PM

Thanks for the information guys. I will have to go buy some tags and a tag stick.

:thumleft:

PURPLE FEVER · 10-06-2006, 12:15 PM

JS SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE AN OLD AFTCO TAG STICK . You can get a new tip that will work with either the nmfs or billfish foundation tags at any tackle shop. It does'nt have the slot just a pointed tip.

Relentless33 · 10-06-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PURPLE FEVER

JS SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE AN OLD AFTCO TAG STICK . You can get a new tip that will work with either the nmfs or billfish foundation tags at any tackle shop. It does'nt have the slot just a pointed tip.

I think you were responding to me, and yes...We have an Aftco tag stick, new though. I'll search around and find it.

Thanks

JupiterSailfish · 10-07-2006, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PURPLE FEVER

JS SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE AN OLD AFTCO TAG STICK . You can get a new tip that will work with either the nmfs or billfish foundation tags at any tackle shop. It does'nt have the slot just a pointed tip.

I still need to buy a tagstick first. I was at Bass Pro today and I was looking at some of the tagsticks they had and they were made from a blank. I think I could build one myself from a rod blank, couldn't be harder than building a rod now could it?
:-k

FishGuyDave · 10-12-2006, 07:21 AM

If you want to try to make your own tagging pole, yes, it's not that hard to build your own. The heads themselves are available through The Billfish Foundation for (I think) $7 each. It's not that hard to make.

The other option is to just take an old broomhandle, drill a hole in the end for the metal applicator tip, and then wrap the other end a couple of times with friction tape to give you a good grip. Good luck!

10-04-2006, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 579	Swordfish Tagging? Was thinking about it. Is there a program (ex: Billfish Foundation tagging Sailfish.) for tagging Swordfish? Can you use the same tags you get in the tackle shop or are there specific tags for Swords only? We catch a lot of pups :lol: and I think we could do some tagging. Thanks.

10-12-2006, 07:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
FishGuyDave Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cooper City, FL Posts: 24	Tag Stick Heads If you want to try to make your own tagging pole, yes, it's not that hard to build your own. The heads themselves are available through The Billfish Foundation for (I think) $7 each. It's not that hard to make. The other option is to just take an old broomhandle, drill a hole in the end for the metal applicator tip, and then wrap the other end a couple of times with friction tape to give you a good grip. Good luck!

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10-05-2006, 05:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	Use the Billfish Foundation tags. If you look at the card with each tag there is a check box for swordfish. Just fill out the length, date, where it was caught, etc. and send it in. They will enter it into their data base, which soon you will be able to access on line. p.s. The tags you get from the Billfish Foundation can be used on all billfish. www.billfish.org

10-05-2006, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 406	you can use the NMFS tags as well.

10-05-2006, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,945	We have the NOAA-NMFS tags that have a single hole for the sharp point from the tag stick to be insterted in, our tag stick has a threaded piece that has a slot in the middle of it but will not work properly with the NMFS tags...Where can I retrieve the correct, threaded fitting for the tag stick that will work with the NOAA-NMFS tags?

10-05-2006, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Daytripper Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marathon Fl Occupation: Charter boat Capt Posts: 49	in about 360 days from now, We will be able to see what one keys caught swordy has been up to. We placed a satellite tag in one that was about 120lbs hooked well in the corner of the mouth and was brought to boatside for the tag in 10 min. Fish was very healthy on the release. The fish was one of a double that was hooked. The first fish was hooked to deep for the tag.

10-05-2006, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 920	we've been using Billfish Foundation tags. tagged 7 this year....

10-05-2006, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 579	Thanks for the information guys. I will have to go buy some tags and a tag stick. :thumleft:

10-06-2006, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 406	JS SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE AN OLD AFTCO TAG STICK . You can get a new tip that will work with either the nmfs or billfish foundation tags at any tackle shop. It does'nt have the slot just a pointed tip.

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