Non Sword report 5/4

Cutler · 05-05-2008, 12:48 PM

perfect night out on the 49.5....ESE wind around 8kts with a 2.9-3.2 SOG drift.....sick spread on the 30's but no feesh were interested.

what are you going to do...get them next time i guess, maybe tonight.

RocknReeln · 05-05-2008, 02:34 PM

What baits were you drifting ...? Things are definitely slow...but you can't give up....the weather looks great out there and at least you can enjoy a few:

Captain Juan · 05-05-2008, 02:43 PM

Nice night, but slow on the south drift.

Wind took a while to lay down Sunday, was getting worried it wouldn't, but finally did. It was beautiful after 7 p.m. We got out to the sword grounds off Key Biscayne before 8 p.m. Found lots of bait at on the way out at Bug (pilchards, hoos and hard tails) and loaded up.

We put out a spectacular spread with three jugs and two tips. Had a nice 3.2 knot drift which was slightly in and north. We had natural squid, dyed squid and live runners in the spread. However, not a single hit. We drifted four to five rods until 11:15 p.m. and called it a night. We moved twice. Went over some great bottom too, lots of relief. (started off on the 48, moved into the 51 and made the last drift on the 54.)

However, I found out today the bite turned on late. My brother-in-law, fishing off Hillsborough, caught two swords, one at 11:30 p.m., his first bite of the night, and another one at 1:00 a.m., a 56” and a 62”.

My drought continues. It was fun though. The tunes and the libations were kicking!

Juan

hawgdawg · 05-05-2008, 03:14 PM

I had the same conditions and results on the north drift. Nobody else out there. Also quit at 11 pm so I could at least pretend to work today.

NightCrawler · 05-05-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Juan

However, I found out today the bite turned on late. My brother-in-law, fishing off Hillsborough, caught two swords, one at 11:30 p.m., his first bite of the night, and another one at 1:00 a.m., a 56” and a 62”.
Juan

there's your problem. Glad I decided to stay in bed with the GF, cause I don't catch fish when your bro in law is out there

weekley rehab · 05-05-2008, 09:07 PM

you had to hold out the late night hit came sat night after 11

o my friend JL had two sat night both were late catches , both good size fishing out of boca raton . going back out tonight will let you know in am.

swordstalker · 05-06-2008, 09:43 AM

We only managed a shark bite and 1 slashed squid last night. We quit at 11 when the wind started clocking from the southwest.

Nick C · 05-06-2008, 07:02 PM

And a helluva sharky it was!

cogzwell · 05-06-2008, 09:38 PM

well boys, i am heading out to Peru in the morning..... i'll report if it goes well on the drop.

RiskTaker · 05-07-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cogzwell

well boys, i am heading out to Peru in the morning..... i'll report if it goes well on the drop.

Arrrrg, be careful Capn: the air is a lot thinner at 4000m. The parachutes drop a lot faster in those altitudes. Be careful for the Marijui found along the rivers.

Have fun.

Oops, - going off the rails on this crazy train. another de-railed post. OK back to not-catching any swordfish. Well, then again got a report of someone getting a nice fish yesterday, early bite. 200+ . But that would be off the topic of a non-fish report too. C'est la vie.

Cutler · 05-07-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RocknReeln

What baits were you drifting ...? Things are definitely slow...but you can't give up....the weather looks great out there and at least you can enjoy a few:

we were using squid and a spanish......it was beautiful weather out there though

baldurs390 · 05-07-2008, 04:27 PM

glad i stayed home lol

05-05-2008, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cutler Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BocaRaton Boat: 31 Yellowfin "AltierJewelers" Best Catch: 52# Dolphin Occupation: Jeweler Posts: 260	Non Sword report 5/4 perfect night out on the 49.5....ESE wind around 8kts with a 2.9-3.2 SOG drift.....sick spread on the 30's but no feesh were interested. what are you going to do...get them next time i guess, maybe tonight. __________________ www.altierjewelers.com

05-05-2008, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Captain Juan Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 388	0/0 here too Nice night, but slow on the south drift. Wind took a while to lay down Sunday, was getting worried it wouldn't, but finally did. It was beautiful after 7 p.m. We got out to the sword grounds off Key Biscayne before 8 p.m. Found lots of bait at on the way out at Bug (pilchards, hoos and hard tails) and loaded up. We put out a spectacular spread with three jugs and two tips. Had a nice 3.2 knot drift which was slightly in and north. We had natural squid, dyed squid and live runners in the spread. However, not a single hit. We drifted four to five rods until 11:15 p.m. and called it a night. We moved twice. Went over some great bottom too, lots of relief. (started off on the 48, moved into the 51 and made the last drift on the 54.) However, I found out today the bite turned on late. My brother-in-law, fishing off Hillsborough, caught two swords, one at 11:30 p.m., his first bite of the night, and another one at 1:00 a.m., a 56” and a 62”. My drought continues. It was fun though. The tunes and the libations were kicking! Juan

05-05-2008, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
weekley rehab Lines In Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derfield Beach Boat: Pro Line 25 center Best Catch: !59'' sword new years day 2008 Occupation: General Manager Posts: 67	late night hit was on you had to hold out the late night hit came sat night after 11o my friend JL had two sat night both were late catches , both good size fishing out of boca raton . going back out tonight will let you know in am.

05-06-2008, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,095	And a helluva sharky it was! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

05-06-2008, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
cogzwell Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boca Raton / Jackson Hole Boat: 2003 34 Venture Best Catch: crabs -- but well worth it Occupation: debt collector Posts: 257	well boys, i am heading out to Peru in the morning..... i'll report if it goes well on the drop. __________________ The Hailey Ryan

05-05-2008, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
RocknReeln Lines In Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami to KW Boat: Contender 31 Cuddy Best Catch: 40 Lbs Black Occupation: JD Posts: 24	What baits were you drifting ...? Things are definitely slow...but you can't give up....the weather looks great out there and at least you can enjoy a few:

05-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
hawgdawg Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: vero beach Boat: guess? Occupation: fish hatchery manager Posts: 157	I had the same conditions and results on the north drift. Nobody else out there. Also quit at 11 pm so I could at least pretend to work today.

05-06-2008, 09:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
swordstalker Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Boat: 36 Yellowfin "Nauti Girl" Best Catch: My Wife Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 374	We only managed a shark bite and 1 slashed squid last night. We quit at 11 when the wind started clocking from the southwest.

05-07-2008, 04:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
baldurs390 Lines In Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RI Boat: 105ft lydia Best Catch: 65in swordfish, 40lb hangers 13lb blackfish Occupation: Mate Posts: 51	glad i stayed home lol

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