Went for swords... Got Blue Marlin Palm Beach

GT Fish · 10-09-2009, 11:05 AM

Started off my day at 4am..Headed out for some tarpon fishing hooked 2 100lb class fish..Leadered 1 and other jumped off after 45minute fight..Landed a 30lb'is fish..

More on Tarpon in a recap planned..It was just part of a very long day and night..

I finished up with some tarpon and met up with Capt Tater,Jupiter Sailfish and BrandH

The plan was swordfishing,Rig up head out got set...

Pj Notices a creepin in the line..nothing unsual we figured a lil pup..He was coming in pretty easy..Then ZZZZZZZZZZZZZiiiinnnnggg...BrandH takes over and put on the belt..He got burnt and was feeling woosy..(Beer) :tooth: We saw what we were up against SPLASH! Its dark so we can't see..Tater hits the spot light and we see Blue! Marlin!!! Well BrandH took a break and i got in the harness..The fish sounded and went down atleast 1000ft straight down..I bumped the drag up but no good kept pulling..So i just dealt with it..After a while i was gaining line..I got back alot of line..Tater was anxious so he got in next..

We manuevered cleared the other floats got out some tangles.. :nilly: Well after about an hour into the fight the fish is just straight up and down... :nono: Tater would get line then the fish would sink? Well we finally got her up..She was tailwrapped and DOA.. :cryin: We were happy to all get our first Blue especially local but it was sad to see a lifeless big fish..So there was no option to release or revive..We gaffed the fish and pulled it aboard.. If the fish was healthy this would have been a sweet release..

Here are the pics...

Notice the burn on it's tail from the leader...

The Crew..

Pj has some very cool action shots of it jumpin with the aid of taters spotlight..Post them Pj soon..

Let it be CLEAR..We did not target this marlin..I would rather be munching on some swordfish..If it was healthy it would still be swimming..I see no reason to release a dead fish..We plan to smoke it and give out as much meat as possible..

24hr. fishing marathon ..I'm whipped...

Nick C · 10-09-2009, 11:13 AM

Nice!!!!!!!

WhItEoUt 23 · 10-09-2009, 11:24 AM

Disco Lady · 10-09-2009, 11:36 AM

GRSC · 10-09-2009, 11:41 AM

Awesome catch! Congrats

fishxtreme · 10-09-2009, 11:48 AM

Congrats on the blue and tarpons too!

swelone · 10-09-2009, 12:01 PM

pretty amazing congrats 2 u and ur crew on the blue

GT Fish · 10-09-2009, 05:06 PM

Some action shots...

bluewater 23 · 10-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Very Nice fish. At least you guys had some action. We fished till about midnight with only a couple of slashed baits to show for it. Brutal

surfinsteve1 · 10-10-2009, 12:06 PM

Geat job guys. you never know what you are going to hook up with out there.

DORADOsteve · 10-10-2009, 04:30 PM

CRAZY stuff!

You never really know whats pulling on the line till you see 'em

Capt. JJ · 10-11-2009, 07:10 PM

Hey, don't feel bad about the fish guys. It's going to be eaten, and there's nothing you could have done. Awesome shots of the fish jumping. Bring some of that fish to Noi at Sushi Rock Boca and he'll do some cool stuff with it.

Great Escape · 10-11-2009, 07:33 PM

Awesome work guys. There was nothing you could have done. The shots of it jumping were really cool.

tunaman81 · 10-11-2009, 08:18 PM

Nice work guys...no worries on the fish it happens.

No Patience · 10-12-2009, 10:08 PM

The night time pictures of the fish jumping are awesome... sucks that the fish got tail wrapped... but you gotta do what you gotta do!!

Saltybrad · 10-12-2009, 11:01 PM

Those nighttime action shots are insane!!! Picture on the wall material fo sho!

bajakian · 10-13-2009, 12:54 AM

I love that second shot. If you would share it I would print it and hang it. AWESOME!

Enjoy that smoked Marlin, its the BOMB!!! Congrats on a great catch!

GT Fish · 10-13-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajakian

I love that second shot. If you would share it I would print it and hang it. AWESOME!

Enjoy that smoked Marlin, its the BOMB!!! Congrats on a great catch!

Thanks you can right click and save it..I don't know of anyother pic of a marlin jumping at night..PJ and the aide of the spotlight made it happen..

I tried marlin several ways Smoked,sashimi,Marlin jerky,and Marlin poke salad..

The smoked is great! Jerky uhmm i'll leave that to the Hawaiians..Sashimi is great! POKE is the BOMB! I got the recipe from Black Bart he whipped up a batch for dinner.It was a suprise i just came over to give him some fish.It was so good i got all the ingriedients from him and made it for my wife the next day..I gave out as much fish as i could and alot of people loved it..Most grilled it..I made dip to that is very good..

Tunaking · 10-13-2009, 09:23 AM

Waste not, want not....this fish also came up dead after being tailwrapped.

quack quack · 10-13-2009, 09:42 AM

Congrats on your trip. Love the night shots really cool pics.

Captain Juan · 10-13-2009, 10:23 AM

Nice job. A nice fish like that that arrives at the boat dead is perfectly fine for the cooler. Any weight info or LJF length and girth ? Nice fish.

Juani

TTesterman · 10-13-2009, 10:45 AM

my hats off to you for taking care of it also... great pics....

GT Fish · 10-13-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Juan

Nice job. A nice fish like that that arrives at the boat dead is perfectly fine for the cooler. Any weight info or LJF length and girth ? Nice fish.

Juani

101 inch 50inch girth LJF ..Going for Tarpon again in the morning!

pelagic predator · 10-13-2009, 07:41 PM

That's an awesome catch! Those night jumping pics are really cool also. I'm still searching for my first Blue, hopefully I will get one soon.

kill shot · 10-14-2009, 02:34 PM

Make poke out of the fresh marlin. Its the best, then smoke the rest.

ameristrat · 11-01-2009, 03:08 PM

No worries about taking it in mate. It's either you or the mako if its DOA. No sense letting the mako get off easy! Nice catch and an awesome fish to see on the ocean

Cutler · 11-02-2009, 10:38 AM

great actions shots...and that is a sick cleaning table
looks like it was made to have a marlin on it

10-09-2009, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
GT Fish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: J-Town Boat: 25 Competition Occupation: Buisness Owner Posts: 364	Went for swords... Got Blue Marlin Palm Beach Started off my day at 4am..Headed out for some tarpon fishing hooked 2 100lb class fish..Leadered 1 and other jumped off after 45minute fight..Landed a 30lb'is fish.. More on Tarpon in a recap planned..It was just part of a very long day and night.. I finished up with some tarpon and met up with Capt Tater,Jupiter Sailfish and BrandH The plan was swordfishing,Rig up head out got set... Pj Notices a creepin in the line..nothing unsual we figured a lil pup..He was coming in pretty easy..Then ZZZZZZZZZZZZZiiiinnnnggg...BrandH takes over and put on the belt..He got burnt and was feeling woosy..(Beer) :tooth: We saw what we were up against SPLASH! Its dark so we can't see..Tater hits the spot light and we see Blue! Marlin!!! Well BrandH took a break and i got in the harness..The fish sounded and went down atleast 1000ft straight down..I bumped the drag up but no good kept pulling..So i just dealt with it..After a while i was gaining line..I got back alot of line..Tater was anxious so he got in next.. We manuevered cleared the other floats got out some tangles.. :nilly: Well after about an hour into the fight the fish is just straight up and down... :nono: Tater would get line then the fish would sink? Well we finally got her up..She was tailwrapped and DOA.. :cryin: We were happy to all get our first Blue especially local but it was sad to see a lifeless big fish..So there was no option to release or revive..We gaffed the fish and pulled it aboard.. If the fish was healthy this would have been a sweet release.. Here are the pics... Notice the burn on it's tail from the leader... The Crew.. Pj has some very cool action shots of it jumpin with the aid of taters spotlight..Post them Pj soon.. Let it be CLEAR..We did not target this marlin..I would rather be munching on some swordfish..If it was healthy it would still be swimming..I see no reason to release a dead fish..We plan to smoke it and give out as much meat as possible.. 24hr. fishing marathon ..I'm whipped...

10-09-2009, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Best Catch: .5lb Brim on 17lb test Occupation: Charter Boat Captain. Posts: 2,389	Nice!!!!!!! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

10-09-2009, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,400	__________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

10-09-2009, 11:36 AM	#4 (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: 5,715	__________________ Check out my running web site: http://www.biggamebaits.com

10-09-2009, 11:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
fishxtreme Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Port Aransas, Tx Best Catch: 600lb Mako Occupation: Offshore OSV Capt. Posts: 194	Congrats on the blue and tarpons too! __________________ FISH, OR CUT BAIT !

10-09-2009, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
GRSC Lines In Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Sea Boss 2350cc Occupation: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor Posts: 54	Awesome catch! Congrats

10-09-2009, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
swelone Grunt Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami,Fl. Boat: 23'Mako Best Catch: 103" swordfish Posts: 4	pretty amazing congrats 2 u and ur crew on the blue

10-09-2009, 05:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
GT Fish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: J-Town Boat: 25 Competition Occupation: Buisness Owner Posts: 364	Some action shots...

10-09-2009, 06:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
bluewater 23 Lines In Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: stuart Boat: 23' bluewater Best Catch: 300+lb swordfish Occupation: sales Posts: 18	Very Nice fish. At least you guys had some action. We fished till about midnight with only a couple of slashed baits to show for it. Brutal

10-10-2009, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
surfinsteve1 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollyweird Boat: 22' Wellcraft Best Catch: 100lb sword Occupation: Safety Inspec. Posts: 145	Geat job guys. you never know what you are going to hook up with out there.

10-10-2009, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Boat: TOPAZ 24 Posts: 716	CRAZY stuff! You never really know whats pulling on the line till you see 'em

10-11-2009, 07:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 605	Hey, don't feel bad about the fish guys. It's going to be eaten, and there's nothing you could have done. Awesome shots of the fish jumping. Bring some of that fish to Noi at Sushi Rock Boca and he'll do some cool stuff with it. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

10-11-2009, 07:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	Awesome work guys. There was nothing you could have done. The shots of it jumping were really cool. __________________ Juggling life

10-11-2009, 08:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
tunaman81 Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Occupation: student Posts: 476	Nice work guys...no worries on the fish it happens. __________________ There is nothing like fishing the deep blue offshore waters

10-12-2009, 10:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
No Patience Grunt Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8	The night time pictures of the fish jumping are awesome... sucks that the fish got tail wrapped... but you gotta do what you gotta do!!

10-13-2009, 09:42 AM	#20 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Congrats on your trip. Love the night shots really cool pics. __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

10-12-2009, 11:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
Saltybrad Lines In Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mount Dora Boat: '74 170 Aquasport Best Catch: Last week? Occupation: Selfemployed Posts: 48	Those nighttime action shots are insane!!! Picture on the wall material fo sho! __________________ Haven't caught a sword, But I really love fishing for them.

10-13-2009, 12:54 AM	#17 (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: 2,071	I love that second shot. If you would share it I would print it and hang it. AWESOME! Enjoy that smoked Marlin, its the BOMB!!! Congrats on a great catch! __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

10-13-2009, 10:23 AM	#21 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander 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: 1,084	Nice job. A nice fish like that that arrives at the boat dead is perfectly fine for the cooler. Any weight info or LJF length and girth ? Nice fish. Juani

10-13-2009, 10:45 AM	#22 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 773	nice fish! my hats off to you for taking care of it also... great pics....

10-13-2009, 07:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 300lb. swordfish Occupation: Highschool (10th) Posts: 354	That's an awesome catch! Those night jumping pics are really cool also. I'm still searching for my first Blue, hopefully I will get one soon.

10-14-2009, 02:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
kill shot Lines In Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Boat: 27 Cape Horn Best Catch: All speared, Bluefin Tuna 551, Yellowfin Tuna 201, Blue Marlin 225, Tiger Shark 13ft Posts: 15	Make poke out of the fresh marlin. Its the best, then smoke the rest.

11-01-2009, 03:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
ameristrat Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: 1 pound Goggle Eye Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 902	No worries about taking it in mate. It's either you or the mako if its DOA. No sense letting the mako get off easy! Nice catch and an awesome fish to see on the ocean __________________ "I've gotta live life real good because when it's over and I'm dead, I'm screwed. God is gonna kick my ass."

11-02-2009, 10:38 AM	#27 (permalink)
Cutler Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 34 Invincible..coming soon Best Catch: a seagull...3lbs Occupation: Jeweler Posts: 638	great actions shots...and that is a sick cleaning table looks like it was made to have a marlin on it __________________ www.altierjewelers.com

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