Swordfish Tagging - Page 2

OFFDUTYpushbutton · 05-25-2007, 01:36 PM

For those who don't know, AFTCO has a tagging tournament based on a yearly basis. I think if you tag 3 swords, you get a special release flag or something. You are automatically entered when you send in the tag cards for your replacements. I usually have my tags with me, but we caught 3 sails during the PBFR, and dangit if I didn't remember to put them back in my boat bag when i reloaded it. I feel it is my reponsibility to tag these fish, and present accurate info to NOAA and TBF since I am benefitting from their work.

Here is the link:
AFTCO Tag/Flag Tournament

GET BENT · 05-25-2007, 03:14 PM

I have some copies of the release cards turned into me from the Fort Lauderdale Swordfish Tournament. There were 8 fish tagged (all tags were from our sponsor, The Billfish Foundation). I would be happy to send you the copies. Do you cross reference with them? Also, the winning fish had a tag recovered from it, also a TBF tag. Eric, please let me know if you would like this data.

BLUELIGHT SPECIAL · 06-01-2007, 08:44 PM

RECEIVED THEM TODAY HOPE TO USE THEM ALL AFTER I FILL THE BOX IN THE NEXT TOURNEY

PURPLE FEVER · 06-04-2007, 08:53 AM

A correction. AFTCO is no longer sponsoring the tag awards. They did it for 20 years and this past year was the last.They did a great job and will be sorely missed.

05-25-2007, 01:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
OFFDUTYpushbutton Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Davie Best Catch: 400lb. daytimer Occupation: S FLA Coors Light Quality Control Posts: 101	For those who don't know, AFTCO has a tagging tournament based on a yearly basis. I think if you tag 3 swords, you get a special release flag or something. You are automatically entered when you send in the tag cards for your replacements. I usually have my tags with me, but we caught 3 sails during the PBFR, and dangit if I didn't remember to put them back in my boat bag when i reloaded it. I feel it is my reponsibility to tag these fish, and present accurate info to NOAA and TBF since I am benefitting from their work. Here is the link: AFTCO Tag/Flag Tournament __________________ It's like fishing for bream. Just use squid instead of bread! Last edited by OFFDUTYpushbutton : 05-25-2007 at 01:53 PM.

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05-25-2007, 03:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
GET BENT Lines In Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Occupation: Accounting Posts: 37	I have some copies of the release cards turned into me from the Fort Lauderdale Swordfish Tournament. There were 8 fish tagged (all tags were from our sponsor, The Billfish Foundation). I would be happy to send you the copies. Do you cross reference with them? Also, the winning fish had a tag recovered from it, also a TBF tag. Eric, please let me know if you would like this data.

06-01-2007, 08:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
BLUELIGHT SPECIAL Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DANIA BEACH Boat: 256 DUSKY 2X150 ZUKES Best Catch: 125LB PUERTO RICAN HOTTIE Occupation: FISHING Posts: 270	RECEIVED THEM TODAY HOPE TO USE THEM ALL AFTER I FILL THE BOX IN THE NEXT TOURNEY

06-04-2007, 08:53 AM	#24 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 406	A correction. AFTCO is no longer sponsoring the tag awards. They did it for 20 years and this past year was the last.They did a great job and will be sorely missed.

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