Fishing Matanilla Reef area?

paidoff · 04-28-2008, 02:22 PM

Has anyone tried fishing the area northeast of the corner? Going over there in two weeks to try and get some tuna and do some deep droppin, but was gonna hold up for a few hours saturday night to try for some swords. Am i wasting my time?

bajakian · 04-28-2008, 02:48 PM

Dont know if you are wasting your time but you are pressing your luck if you keep any billfish caught in Bahamian waters. Its forbidden so be careful!

paidoff · 04-28-2008, 03:05 PM

Yeah thanks for the heads up. I am aware of the rules and had some people that wanted to catch some tuna on the other side and figured once the sun got up in the sky try to catch some mahi and maybe run in for some yellowtail. i just wanted to put my boss on a sword, i havent kept one yet, and didnt plan on it. We're heading out of ft pierce. You know of anywhere along the east wall maybe on the weay back to set a couple hour drift up? Not so close to bahamian waters?

bajakian · 04-28-2008, 03:43 PM

If you dont plan to keep it its ok to catch it in Bahamian waters.

billspilingup · 04-28-2008, 09:16 PM

But if you're far enough off the bank... get the harpoon ready.

I've actually been considering doing a similar trip.

Broadbill-Pro · 04-29-2008, 05:57 AM

Back in the 80's I worked from Matanilla Bank to Hole in the Wall with a PLL. Swordfishing can be excellent at times. There are plenty of Big Eye's and Bluefin as well.

I would not hesitate to give it a try.

bajakian · 04-29-2008, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

Back in the 80's I worked from Matanilla Bank to Hole in the Wall with a PLL. Swordfishing can be excellent at times. There are plenty of Big Eye's and Bluefin as well.

I would not hesitate to give it a try.

Vinny, correct me if I am wrong but you are talking about fishing east of the Abacos down to the southern tip and Not north or west of mantanilla shoals

Max'd Out · 04-29-2008, 09:01 PM

That Mantanilla Shoals is way out in the middle of nowhere. Would be interesting to fish.

04-28-2008, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
paidoff Grunt Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Pierce Boat: Grady White 330 express Best Catch: Bluefin Tuna 545#, Kitty Mitchell 37#, Sword Release Est. 280# Posts: 4	Fishing Matanilla Reef area? Has anyone tried fishing the area northeast of the corner? Going over there in two weeks to try and get some tuna and do some deep droppin, but was gonna hold up for a few hours saturday night to try for some swords. Am i wasting my time?

04-28-2008, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
bajakian Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 828	Dont know if you are wasting your time but you are pressing your luck if you keep any billfish caught in Bahamian waters. Its forbidden so be careful! __________________ When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

04-28-2008, 03:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
bajakian Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 828	If you dont plan to keep it its ok to catch it in Bahamian waters. __________________ When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

04-29-2008, 09:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Max'd Out Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 192	That Mantanilla Shoals is way out in the middle of nowhere. Would be interesting to fish. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-28-2008, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
paidoff Grunt Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Pierce Boat: Grady White 330 express Best Catch: Bluefin Tuna 545#, Kitty Mitchell 37#, Sword Release Est. 280# Posts: 4	Yeah thanks for the heads up. I am aware of the rules and had some people that wanted to catch some tuna on the other side and figured once the sun got up in the sky try to catch some mahi and maybe run in for some yellowtail. i just wanted to put my boss on a sword, i havent kept one yet, and didnt plan on it. We're heading out of ft pierce. You know of anywhere along the east wall maybe on the weay back to set a couple hour drift up? Not so close to bahamian waters?

04-28-2008, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
billspilingup Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lighthouse Point Boat: 31' Ocean Master Best Catch: 77'' Sword Posts: 406	But if you're far enough off the bank... get the harpoon ready. I've actually been considering doing a similar trip.

04-29-2008, 05:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,190	Back in the 80's I worked from Matanilla Bank to Hole in the Wall with a PLL. Swordfishing can be excellent at times. There are plenty of Big Eye's and Bluefin as well. I would not hesitate to give it a try.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
REEF-i we're on tonight	CJDcatch22	Swordfishing	1	09-11-2007 03:04 PM
on the reef yesterday	ausum	Bottom Fishing	2	08-06-2007 07:25 PM
Who's In The Reef Cup Sailfish Tournament!!	dtorbert	Sailfish Fishing	0	01-25-2007 09:39 PM
Govt spends $85m on reef fishing compo - ABC Online	Reporter	General Chat	0	11-28-2005 10:37 PM
Swordfish on the reef!!!	Brandon	Swordfish Reports	7	04-16-2005 11:29 PM