The Streak is over with a BANG!

Great Escape · 10-11-2009, 04:00 PM

Dan (Catching) and I made a pact to fish every chance we could until we put a Sword on the deck of Great Escape. With just the 2 of us we headed out yesterday morning. We pulled out all of the tricks. First drop was at bottom by 7:45. At 8:00 the Fish is on! As she hit the surface, I see the dorsal fin. Get her close to the boat and we look at each other and said HOLLY CRAP! I darted right in gills and hear Catching say “Good Shot!”. She takes a run and manages to get the Poon line wrapped and we can’t get her by the door to pull her in.

On goes my mask and fins. I wasn’t about to loose this fish. Worried about possible Makos, we were both looking for any uninvited guests. I get in dive and see the poon line and cut it off. By 9:30 we had this 88 incher on the deck through the door and both us were completely out of breath!

Tried to weigh her in at LHP marina but their scale was broken. By our measurements she was 362 pounds. Dan thanks Brotha! It was an awesome day!

Disco Lady · 10-11-2009, 04:06 PM

COÑO!!!!!! Congrats on your Victory! gentalmen.

That's one nice swordie brother. Now give me my Black Chicken! back.

DL,

Mike · 10-11-2009, 04:18 PM

Damn! Fish on in 15 minutes .. can't beat that!

Attaboy · 10-11-2009, 04:39 PM

WTG - Great fish.

surfinsteve1 · 10-11-2009, 04:52 PM

Great job guys, You do the time and you shall reep the benefits.

iriesoul · 10-11-2009, 05:18 PM

Way to go guys!

Capt. JJ · 10-11-2009, 07:12 PM

Way to go Mike. You definately deserve it. Maybe it was that pig we lost!

Great Escape · 10-11-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt. JJ

Way to go Mike. You definately deserve it. Maybe it was that pig we lost!

It might have been JJ. I have a feeling the one we had on that was larger though.

Dan and I could have used your youth and muscles yesterday. Let's get out there again soon. PM me your number when you get a sec.

catching · 10-11-2009, 07:28 PM

Mike,

Thanks for giving me the privilege of getting you the first sword on your ride

we have definitely tried hard enough over the past few weeks and just the two of closed the deal

When the LP popped the breaker on the one outlet when she hit

I thought it was all over but with your boat handling I was able to switch it over then reeling it in with my thumps

your perfect shot with the poon

then her running under the boat after she almost took my head off

tangling up in the rudder thinking she was gone agian after the wind on was cut

when I hit her with the flyer and hung on for dear life as she beat the crap out of the boat as I kept her tail out of the water so she could not run again

you having the balls to jump in 20 miles off to cut the harpoon rope was just to much as I looked out for Mrs Mako with the bleeding Sword

it was great fishing with you and can not wait until next weekend

Not just a big fish but a great experience

Next weekend can not come fast enough

Dan

Great Escape · 10-11-2009, 07:46 PM

I've been so excited I forgot all about all the other stuff. It was the grace of God that gave us that fish and kept us safe.

It will be day I will never forget.

ps I reported the fish on NMFS this morning.

Disco Lady · 10-11-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great Escape

I've been so excited I forgot all about all the other stuff. It was the grace of God that gave us that fish and kept us safe.

It will be day I will never forget.

ps I reported the fish on NMFS this morning.

My friend GOD! has the power to move MOUNTAINS AMEN.

Congrats on your first daytimer brother.

By the way you could of not had a better man with you on that boat, (Dan Catching)

is the man! and the Black Chicken helped.

DL,

NightCrawler · 10-11-2009, 08:26 PM

excellent!! wtg guys

weekley rehab · 10-11-2009, 09:00 PM

nice job guys, it is great you saved the fish. even though there was some risk involved.

catching · 10-11-2009, 09:31 PM

some pictures from the phone, more tomorrow

Broadbill-Pro · 10-12-2009, 07:06 AM

Great catch!! Congrats!

bajakian · 10-12-2009, 08:17 AM

Way to go Guys!! Great Great catch!!!

Happy for you both!

Nice pictures. You didnt photoshop those did you Dan?????

mneptune · 10-12-2009, 08:20 AM

Awesome catch and great story....

islandshark633 · 10-12-2009, 08:42 AM

Awesome!

wahooslayer-scott · 10-12-2009, 10:44 AM

Nice One !!

Great Escape · 10-12-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajakian

Way to go Guys!! Great Great catch!!!

Happy for you both!

Nice pictures. You didnt photoshop those did you Dan?????

Richard, I didn't know Dan had the PS skills! If I had known, I could have used them a while ago.

dpdash · 10-12-2009, 12:42 PM

Great story and a heck of a fish! Congrats

WhItEoUt 23 · 10-12-2009, 01:12 PM

Great job guy's.

quack quack · 10-12-2009, 01:51 PM

Nice slob congrats guys!!

No Patience · 10-12-2009, 10:04 PM

nice catch

catching · 10-12-2009, 10:19 PM

Last couple pictures I have to put up

bajakian · 10-13-2009, 12:49 AM

Nice. You never said-was she a pumpkin?

catching · 10-13-2009, 07:23 AM

No she was not a pumpkin

but she tasted real good, did bbq at the office for my crew yesterday and cooked up 30 steaks, dinner two nights in a row, friends, family and neighbors all have a few steaks but just enough left over to make a few pounds of dip for the tournament

Amazing how fast a fish that size will go

bajakian · 10-13-2009, 08:06 AM

I know-The word goes out on the coconut telegraph and its like a conga line down the street to my house when we catch one. At the end of the day you are sitting there thinking where did all that fish go?????

Shockwave · 10-13-2009, 11:18 AM

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally all that worked paid off. Congrats guys

swelone · 10-13-2009, 02:02 PM

sounds like u had 2 work hard 4 that one congrats!!!!!!!

10-11-2009, 04:06 PM	#2 (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	COÑO!!!!!! Congrats on your Victory! gentalmen. That's one nice swordie brother. Now give me my Black Chicken! back. DL, __________________ Check out my running web site: http://www.biggamebaits.com

10-11-2009, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,461	Damn! Fish on in 15 minutes .. can't beat that! __________________ Fishing Reports

10-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Attaboy Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pompano Beach Boat: Hydra Sports 33' Best Catch: Define caught? Occupation: retired Posts: 137	Congrats WTG - Great fish. __________________ "This barnacle brain won't bend" Jimmy Buffet

10-11-2009, 07:12 PM	#7 (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	Way to go Mike. You definately deserve it. Maybe it was that pig we lost! __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

10-11-2009, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Best Catch: Swordfish 362 pounds Posts: 1,662	Mike, Thanks for giving me the privilege of getting you the first sword on your ride we have definitely tried hard enough over the past few weeks and just the two of closed the deal When the LP popped the breaker on the one outlet when she hit I thought it was all over but with your boat handling I was able to switch it over then reeling it in with my thumps your perfect shot with the poon then her running under the boat after she almost took my head off tangling up in the rudder thinking she was gone agian after the wind on was cut when I hit her with the flyer and hung on for dear life as she beat the crap out of the boat as I kept her tail out of the water so she could not run again you having the balls to jump in 20 miles off to cut the harpoon rope was just to much as I looked out for Mrs Mako with the bleeding Sword it was great fishing with you and can not wait until next weekend Not just a big fish but a great experience Next weekend can not come fast enough Dan __________________ Better to be lucky than good

10-11-2009, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
surfinsteve1 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollyweird Boat: 22' Wellcraft Best Catch: 100lb sword Occupation: Safety Inspec. Posts: 145	Great job guys, You do the time and you shall reep the benefits.

10-11-2009, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
iriesoul Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jupiter Occupation: Master baiter Posts: 700	Way to go guys!

10-11-2009, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	I've been so excited I forgot all about all the other stuff. It was the grace of God that gave us that fish and kept us safe. It will be day I will never forget. ps I reported the fish on NMFS this morning. __________________ Juggling life Last edited by Great Escape; 10-11-2009 at 07:47 PM.. Reason: spelling

10-11-2009, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
NightCrawler Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: pompano Boat: fishing Posts: 966	excellent!! wtg guys

10-11-2009, 09:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	nice job guys, it is great you saved the fish. even though there was some risk involved. __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

10-11-2009, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Best Catch: Swordfish 362 pounds Posts: 1,662	some pictures from the phone, more tomorrow __________________ Better to be lucky than good

10-12-2009, 07:06 AM	#15 (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: 1,728	Great catch!! Congrats!

10-12-2009, 08:17 AM	#16 (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	Outstanding!!! Way to go Guys!! Great Great catch!!! Happy for you both! Nice pictures. You didnt photoshop those did you Dan????? __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

10-12-2009, 08:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
mneptune Grander Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Posts: 1,763	Awesome catch and great story.... __________________

10-12-2009, 08:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 722	Awesome! __________________ Big Game Fishing Lures - The Eyes Have It

10-12-2009, 01:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Nice slob congrats guys!! __________________ 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, 10:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
wahooslayer-scott Grunt Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	Nice One !!

10-12-2009, 12:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
dpdash Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 235	Great story and a heck of a fish! Congrats __________________ Double D

10-12-2009, 01:12 PM	#22 (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	Great job guy's. __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

10-12-2009, 10:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
No Patience Grunt Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8	nice catch

10-12-2009, 10:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Best Catch: Swordfish 362 pounds Posts: 1,662	Last couple pictures I have to put up __________________ Better to be lucky than good

10-13-2009, 12:49 AM	#26 (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	Nice. You never said-was she a pumpkin? __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

10-13-2009, 07:23 AM	#27 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Best Catch: Swordfish 362 pounds Posts: 1,662	No she was not a pumpkin but she tasted real good, did bbq at the office for my crew yesterday and cooked up 30 steaks, dinner two nights in a row, friends, family and neighbors all have a few steaks but just enough left over to make a few pounds of dip for the tournament Amazing how fast a fish that size will go __________________ Better to be lucky than good

10-13-2009, 08:06 AM	#28 (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 know-The word goes out on the coconut telegraph and its like a conga line down the street to my house when we catch one. At the end of the day you are sitting there thinking where did all that fish go????? __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

10-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#29 (permalink)
Shockwave Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boynton Beach Boat: Regulator 23 Best Catch: Blue Marlin 873lbs. Occupation: Medical Sales Posts: 130	NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally all that worked paid off. Congrats guys __________________ "Shockwave" "That looks heavy lets push the button"

10-13-2009, 02:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
swelone Grunt Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami,Fl. Boat: 23'Mako Best Catch: 103" swordfish Posts: 4	sounds like u had 2 work hard 4 that one congrats!!!!!!!

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