Caught a PIG

Capt. JJ · 11-03-2009, 05:32 PM

Did a daytime/night trip yesterday (actually just woke up to post). Did a drop at 4:15 and came tight at 4:30pm on something. Let the s1200 do its job while assisting by pulling line onto the reel. Fought her for 3hrs and it was an awesome battle. Up and down. I was fortunate to get the lead off on the first shot

. She seemed to like 300ft for a long time, but we got her back up inch by inch. She popped out and I stuck the dart through her massive gillplate and into her spine. My buddy sunk the gaff, I sank a second, and we got a tailrope and gillrope on. Then we motored away from the blood to avoid sharks. Called a buddy boat out there, and took 4 to pull her in. Since we were commercial, no camera on the boat

. The fish measured 102 in LJFL and the core went 377. Pumpkin. Props to jamie for sticking with her on the reel and guiding her away from the props. And thanks a ton to the guys on the Competition. Couldn't have done anything without the help. We have pics of the core, and I hope to get them up soon.

Disco Lady · 11-03-2009, 05:53 PM

Pretty work JJ

DL,

GT Fish · 11-03-2009, 06:01 PM

Hell yeah! those competition guys rule! LOL!

Slbraves · 11-03-2009, 06:05 PM

Congragulations. Thats a hell of a catch!

Captain Juan · 11-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Congrats JJ. That's a beast fo sure!!!

Juani

GRSC · 11-03-2009, 07:04 PM

Sweet job! Just saw the tail and bill in the back of Jamie's truck

weekley rehab · 11-03-2009, 07:20 PM

sweet job, big dog fun

TTesterman · 11-03-2009, 08:00 PM

are ya still grinning?... eat well!

Another Toy · 11-03-2009, 08:10 PM

Great job. Just got up as well. We were not as luck as you but I am very glad someone got one. we went 0/1 out of Ft Laud.

novomarine · 11-03-2009, 08:16 PM

nice job captain....

bajakian · 11-03-2009, 08:31 PM

Way to go Buddy!!! That fish is a career in itself!

Great Escape · 11-03-2009, 08:41 PM

JJ, awesome fish. Way to go! Like Richard said, that's a career catch. Congratulations.

Rob C · 11-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Y'all got some HOGS over there! 377 core!!!! We have a new STATE RECORD and it went 327? er sumin. Congrats!!
Rob C

WhItEoUt 23 · 11-03-2009, 09:36 PM

Money in the bank.

Nick C · 11-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Heard you guys on the radio.... Nice work!

Ed Walker · 11-04-2009, 01:05 AM

Wow, that big and a pumpkin to boot. Way to go bro! Someday I am going to catch a fish like that.

DORADOsteve · 11-04-2009, 08:13 AM

Congrats!

Any guess on the weight of the fish? 4 _ _ lbs

Brand H · 11-04-2009, 08:23 AM

Way to go men!!!

mneptune · 11-04-2009, 08:35 AM

Cograts JJ!!! A beast for sure.

Harry Klauber · 11-04-2009, 09:08 AM

Congrats JJ - that fish had to be almost 500 with a core that big. That's a catch of a lifetime for sure. Way to go. Harry

quack quack · 11-04-2009, 09:42 AM

Preety work on that slob!!! Close to 500 I would say 470 for sure.

DonK · 11-04-2009, 09:49 AM

Nice job Cap & crew!

catching · 11-04-2009, 09:54 AM

Nice job JJ and crew

can not wait to see the pic's

surfinsteve1 · 11-04-2009, 05:55 PM

JJ you are the man great work get those pumpkin pic

s up soon.

Capt. JJ · 11-04-2009, 06:48 PM

Almost pulled the bolts out of the pickup bed.

Disco Lady · 11-04-2009, 06:52 PM

CONO!!!!!!!!

DL,

weekley rehab · 11-04-2009, 08:10 PM

holy smokes, thats some nice tail. I could never imagine the bigger the tail the more I was going to like it ?

ameristrat · 11-09-2009, 01:27 AM

Nice fish boys!

iriesoul · 11-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. JJ

Almost pulled the bolts out of the pickup bed.

JJ did you make that blue and white marbled rod on the lp in the pic? On of my friends bought a lp s 1200 with that same rod?

Keith Poe · 11-11-2009, 04:33 AM

Nice fish JJ

Hope you do not mind"

Wanted to share a way to get fish in the boat easily.

I fish alone most of the time far from shore with no one around.

I learned running a harpoon boat to use a 5 to 1 pulley system.

Just put it on the tail and attach it to the tower of wheel house where ever and winch em up.

Slit the guts right out of em while in the water hanging by the tail.

Keeps em up out of toothy critters target zone and makes good chum if you toss it right in the sack and bait to.

Never know who might come to dinner with pumpkin on the menu.

What did you find inside?

Ours are all full of Humboldt squid weighing up to 100 pounds each in schools of 1200
that can easily take your finger off with their beak.

They are so full they pop like a can of biscuits, pig is right.

11-03-2009, 05:32 PM	#1 (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	Caught a PIG Did a daytime/night trip yesterday (actually just woke up to post). Did a drop at 4:15 and came tight at 4:30pm on something. Let the s1200 do its job while assisting by pulling line onto the reel. Fought her for 3hrs and it was an awesome battle. Up and down. I was fortunate to get the lead off on the first shot . She seemed to like 300ft for a long time, but we got her back up inch by inch. She popped out and I stuck the dart through her massive gillplate and into her spine. My buddy sunk the gaff, I sank a second, and we got a tailrope and gillrope on. Then we motored away from the blood to avoid sharks. Called a buddy boat out there, and took 4 to pull her in. Since we were commercial, no camera on the boat . The fish measured 102 in LJFL and the core went 377. Pumpkin. Props to jamie for sticking with her on the reel and guiding her away from the props. And thanks a ton to the guys on the Competition. Couldn't have done anything without the help. We have pics of the core, and I hope to get them up soon. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

11-03-2009, 05:53 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	Pretty work JJ DL, __________________ Check out my running web site: http://www.biggamebaits.com

11-03-2009, 07:20 PM	#7 (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	sweet job, big dog fun __________________ 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.

11-03-2009, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 773	nice fish! are ya still grinning?... eat well!

11-03-2009, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Another Toy Lines In Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sebastian Boat: Dusky 203A Best Catch: 10'9" Hammer Head Occupation: Sales Webhosting.net Posts: 88	Great job. Just got up as well. We were not as luck as you but I am very glad someone got one. we went 0/1 out of Ft Laud. __________________

11-03-2009, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
GT Fish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: J-Town Boat: 25 Competition Occupation: Buisness Owner Posts: 364	Hell yeah! those competition guys rule! LOL!

11-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slbraves Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Islamorada Boat: 33 Contender Occupation: fishing Posts: 15	Congragulations. Thats a hell of a catch!

11-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#5 (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	Congrats JJ. That's a beast fo sure!!! Juani

11-03-2009, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
GRSC Lines In Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Sea Boss 2350cc Occupation: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor Posts: 54	Sweet job! Just saw the tail and bill in the back of Jamie's truck

11-03-2009, 08:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
novomarine Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upper West Side Boat: Pro Sports 2200 BW Best Catch: Fat chick 350 lbs Occupation: Porn Star Posts: 445	nice job captain.... __________________ Capt. Joe Novo

11-03-2009, 08:31 PM	#11 (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	Way to go Buddy!!! That fish is a career in itself! __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

11-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	JJ, awesome fish. Way to go! Like Richard said, that's a career catch. Congratulations. __________________ Juggling life

11-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rob C Lines In Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston Boat: Bertram 31 Best Catch: 200# YFT, 80# sword, 350#blue, 24 inch Koi .... Occupation: Restaurant Posts: 26	Y'all got some HOGS over there! 377 core!!!! We have a new STATE RECORD and it went 327? er sumin. Congrats!! Rob C

11-03-2009, 09:36 PM	#14 (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	Money in the bank. __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

11-03-2009, 10:05 PM	#15 (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	Heard you guys on the radio.... Nice work! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

11-04-2009, 09:42 AM	#21 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Preety work on that slob!!! Close to 500 I would say 470 for sure. __________________ 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.

11-04-2009, 09:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
DonK Grander Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: "the Fish-Tank", 1986 Rybo Runner Best Catch: 395# Broadbill Occupation: Restaurant software engineer, Mis-Boated 6-pack Capt. Posts: 1,026	Nice job Cap & crew! __________________ "thank God they are not as intelligent as we who kill them, although they are more noble...and able." -the old man Gunter glieben glauten globen

11-04-2009, 01:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ed Walker Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coast of Florida Boat: 31 Yellowfin, 23 Dorado Occupation: www.LightTackleCharters.com Posts: 162	Wow, that big and a pumpkin to boot. Way to go bro! Someday I am going to catch a fish like that. __________________ www.LightTackleCharters.com

11-04-2009, 08:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Boat: TOPAZ 24 Posts: 716	Congrats! Any guess on the weight of the fish? 4 _ _ lbs

11-04-2009, 08:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
Brand H Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Boat: SeaVee Best Catch: my old lady Occupation: Fishery Biologist Posts: 236	Way to go men!!!

11-04-2009, 08:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
mneptune Grander Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Posts: 1,763	Cograts JJ!!! A beast for sure. __________________

11-04-2009, 09:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
Harry Klauber Grander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Best Catch: Blue Fin Tuna - 1049 Pounds Occupation: Retired USCG Unlimited HP Chief Engineer Posts: 1,089	Congrats JJ - that fish had to be almost 500 with a core that big. That's a catch of a lifetime for sure. Way to go. Harry

11-04-2009, 09:54 AM	#23 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Best Catch: Swordfish 362 pounds Posts: 1,662	Nice job JJ and crew can not wait to see the pic's __________________ Better to be lucky than good

11-04-2009, 05:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
surfinsteve1 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollyweird Boat: 22' Wellcraft Best Catch: 100lb sword Occupation: Safety Inspec. Posts: 145	JJ you are the man great work get those pumpkin pics up soon.

11-04-2009, 06:52 PM	#26 (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	CONO!!!!!!!! DL, __________________ Check out my running web site: http://www.biggamebaits.com

11-04-2009, 08:10 PM	#27 (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	holy smokes, thats some nice tail. I could never imagine the bigger the tail the more I was going to like it ? __________________ 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.

11-09-2009, 01:27 AM	#28 (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	Nice fish boys! __________________ "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."

11-11-2009, 04:33 AM	#30 (permalink)
Keith Poe Lines In Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 63	Nice fish JJ Hope you do not mind" Wanted to share a way to get fish in the boat easily. I fish alone most of the time far from shore with no one around. I learned running a harpoon boat to use a 5 to 1 pulley system. Just put it on the tail and attach it to the tower of wheel house where ever and winch em up. Slit the guts right out of em while in the water hanging by the tail. Keeps em up out of toothy critters target zone and makes good chum if you toss it right in the sack and bait to. Never know who might come to dinner with pumpkin on the menu. What did you find inside? Ours are all full of Humboldt squid weighing up to 100 pounds each in schools of 1200 that can easily take your finger off with their beak. They are so full they pop like a can of biscuits, pig is right.

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