today in the keys

fishy-wipt · 07-03-2009, 09:02 PM

hey guys just a heads up, the bite still remains strong in the keys , made 2 drops hooked up on the second,not a slob but fit nicely in the coffin box, my neibor was down the trench a ways he boated a 163#fatty.. blue runners seem to be the ticket but the bellies are loaded with small squid....

ameristrat · 07-04-2009, 12:20 AM

Nice work!!!!

fishxtreme · 07-04-2009, 06:39 AM

Bravo Skipper! good report

bajakian · 07-04-2009, 06:40 AM

Way to go Fishy! Very pretty fish. Thanks for the report. Are you fishing the Marathon sword trench or Floyds Wall or somewhere else?

out of the blue · 07-04-2009, 09:34 AM

nice fish the perfect size for a decent battle and table fare, i'm pacing like an expecting father to a new baby till i can get back out , got the duty phone and can not be more than 30 minutes away from the shop!$@$~!@$~@#!$~ Hopefulkly the weather will hold for next weekend. Was talking to some guys at conchey joes and they were mentioning the "swordfish trench" SE of the Marathon Humps and they were averaging 3 fish per trip up to 200 lbs

TTesterman · 07-04-2009, 09:43 AM

4th of july swordfish steaks, a great pic of you and your kid... priceless!

gclova1610 · 07-04-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by out of the blue

nice fish the perfect size for a decent battle and table fare, i'm pacing like an expecting father to a new baby till i can get back out , got the duty phone and can not be more than 30 minutes away from the shop!$@$~!@$~@#!$~ Hopefulkly the weather will hold for next weekend. Was talking to some guys at conchey joes and they were mentioning the "swordfish trench" SE of the Marathon Humps and they were averaging 3 fish per trip up to 200 lbs

Man i hope the weather holds up...3 fish average aint bad at all...hope to hear some stories from ya. good luck!

Disco Lady · 07-04-2009, 01:31 PM

COÑO!!!!!!!!

DL,

fishy-wipt · 07-04-2009, 05:08 PM

floyds wall , south end keep the bait on the bottom i'm using 12 # when the rod moves hit the button fast or i miss em every time they are crafty at getting the baits off (especially with all the extra line out)tie it on real good it dont need to be pretty like at night just tied on good ...i'm using break away and stay on weight the only downfall with stay on is when they jump it acts as a dehooking device..the break away can get hung up too and break before the fish gets it and your #$$@@ so its a catch 22... good luck

Kabbana · 07-08-2009, 09:04 PM

I tried a drift last saturday night just outside of the trench out in 1900 - 2050 where the bottom seemed to look really good and had no action except for a shark when clearing lines at 2 am. I guess I should have stayed in the trench.

07-04-2009, 12:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
ameristrat Grander Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 1,055	Nice work!!!! __________________ "Laughter is my soul's release, but we're not smiling anymore. And can't we try to win this peace? Cause' we're never gonna win this war."

07-04-2009, 06:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
fishxtreme Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Port Aransas, Tx Best Catch: 600lb Mako Occupation: Offshore OSV Capt. Posts: 320	Bravo Skipper! good report __________________ FISH, OR CUT BAIT !

07-04-2009, 06:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
bajakian Grander 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: 2,401	Way to go Fishy! Very pretty fish. Thanks for the report. Are you fishing the Marathon sword trench or Floyds Wall or somewhere else? __________________ My friend has a trophy wife, but apparently it wasn't first place. In High School, I went out with two girls. The first was like the girl next door, if you lived next door to a whore house. My doctor said I shouldn't work out until I'm in better shape. I said "Ok, dont send me a bill until I pay you". Steven Wright

07-04-2009, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 994	great fish!!! 4th of july swordfish steaks, a great pic of you and your kid... priceless!

07-04-2009, 05:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
fishy-wipt Lines In Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: islamorada fl keys-lauderdale Boat: 33 cc hydra-sport Best Catch: all of them! Occupation: oil and gas-fisherman Posts: 52	floyds wall , south end keep the bait on the bottom i'm using 12 # when the rod moves hit the button fast or i miss em every time they are crafty at getting the baits off (especially with all the extra line out)tie it on real good it dont need to be pretty like at night just tied on good ...i'm using break away and stay on weight the only downfall with stay on is when they jump it acts as a dehooking device..the break away can get hung up too and break before the fish gets it and your #$$@@ so its a catch 22... good luck __________________ "]Fishy-Wipt[/DON'T FORGET TO REPORT YOUR CATCH..800-894-5528

07-04-2009, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
out of the blue Lines In Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Boat: Pro Sports 25 feet Best Catch: 750 lbs Blue Marlin Occupation: US Navy Posts: 44	nice fish the perfect size for a decent battle and table fare, i'm pacing like an expecting father to a new baby till i can get back out , got the duty phone and can not be more than 30 minutes away from the shop!$@$~!@$~@#!$~ Hopefulkly the weather will hold for next weekend. Was talking to some guys at conchey joes and they were mentioning the "swordfish trench" SE of the Marathon Humps and they were averaging 3 fish per trip up to 200 lbs

07-04-2009, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 6,282	COÑO!!!!!!!! DL,

07-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kabbana Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Marathon, FL Boat: 25' Contender Posts: 20	I tried a drift last saturday night just outside of the trench out in 1900 - 2050 where the bottom seemed to look really good and had no action except for a shark when clearing lines at 2 am. I guess I should have stayed in the trench.

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