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: 281	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: 476	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 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Pro Line 25 center Best Catch: !59'' sword new years day 2008 Occupation: General Manager Posts: 118	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: 2,116	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: 259	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: 29	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: 159	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: 384	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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