sword on ballyhoo in the day time.....

just2fish · 08-26-2006, 12:32 PM

just did some work on stanley's car, he's the owner of the therapy fishing boats out of haulover. he told me one of his captians (sean) caught a 50"er while trolling in a rain storm yesterday (friday). 200' of water on a ballyhoo. i think i might try a little shallower the next time we go. Ray

Uncle Buck · 08-26-2006, 12:46 PM

There was a report of one being fought in 100' of water just north of Boca earlier this year. The guys were on a flats boat fishing for kingfish. Fought it for about an hour... got it close to the boat... but the leader was too short and the tail wore through the main line before they could get a gaff in it.

About a year ago, I saw a boat pitching baits at something moving on the surface. (approx 300ft deep off Delray) As I trolled by it looked like 2 shark fins, but was black. (not a manta) Pretty sure that was a sword too.

Hey... fish have tails.

PURPLE FEVER · 08-26-2006, 04:53 PM

Caught one in 500ft. in Feb. at 10:30a.m. trolling live tinker off the outrigger for sailfish.

The BEAST · 08-26-2006, 07:35 PM

Seems like on the dark moon I have more bites in 600-1000" also.

Capt. Jim
The BEAST

just2fish · 08-26-2006, 07:45 PM

jim, when you say 600 do you mean right off shore like where i fish for dolphin...

rollin · 08-26-2006, 07:49 PM

i saw what i thought was a broadbill in a slick off of ft. laud. a week ago. didnt throw a bait as i was trolling at the time, but it really did look like a sword breeching. :?:

Captain Ollie · 08-26-2006, 10:55 PM

This past spring, acting on a tip from one of my buddies that worked on one of the Lauderdale charter boats, I set up in shallow and cleaned up. By shallow I mean between 400 and 700 feet. Multiple sightings of fish on the surface had been reported. Apparantly they spent the night there as well...until they were welcomed aboard for a boat ride.

Boboe · 08-27-2006, 10:51 PM

There was a story in Marlin Magazine 2 years ago about a fellah going to Grand Cayman and wanting to catch a swordie off of the wall. The locals said that nobody had caught a sword in 2 months. Then, not a half hour later, a dadgum giant swam THROUGH THE HARBOR and they caught it! If I remember correctly, they did something crazy like free gaff it with a flier and cleated it off to the dock.

catching · 08-27-2006, 10:58 PM

one swordie's we caught had ballies in it's belly. we caught that one in 885 ft off of Lauderdale by the Sea.

The BEAST · 08-28-2006, 02:31 AM

just2fish,

Yep, 600' water depth, like as in good Dolphin water. When I started getting back into this stuff about 6-7 years ago the first nite out after years and years of no darkside fishing, I caught my first fish in 600' right between Pacific and Triumph.

I usually fish the 1000' ledge on the dark nights and the 1500' "whoopdies" on the bright nights.

Capt. Jim
The BEAST

The BEAST · 08-28-2006, 02:32 AM

I've seen major schools of Ballyhoo in the hydraglow out in 1100' of water in the fall, winter and spring.

You guys remember reading about the Swordfish they caught in Florida Bay in 6' of water?

Capt. Jim
The BEAST

Sword Donkey · 08-28-2006, 12:00 PM

Thought I'd add to the thread,

Fileted a Sword Donkey 2 years ago and it had a French Grunt in it's belly. French Grunts don't go past the reefline, let alone past 1,000 feet of water. Use to work on the L & H out of Miami, Neil caught one in 160ft off Lauderdale during the sailfish Kickoff in December. Jimmy Lewis has caught several on Gog rods while gog fishing in less than 300 ft. ( during the night though)

While fishing the Bob Lewis 2 years ago we had an est, 300+ free jump twice and then take a look at our short kite bait, never ate, but what a cool site to see a 300+ sky rocketing towards your spead in broad daylight. You never know, strange things happen out there.

NSBsailsandtails · 08-28-2006, 02:49 PM

I beleive your right BEAST. if im correct it was Capt. Skippy Neilson who caught a swordfish on the edge of a flat while flats fishing. i beleive the fish was sick.

Shark Tagger · 08-28-2006, 03:09 PM

Don't forget about this picture taken during the day off miami in 200ft of water.

pachi7tre · 08-28-2006, 03:30 PM

great pic, never seen that pic before, awesome action shots :thumright:

Tuna Devil · 08-28-2006, 03:33 PM

I agree. I have never seen that before either. What a great bunch of shots.

Uncle Buck · 08-28-2006, 04:59 PM

dang!... now THAT's having the camera ready at the right moment! :shock:

just2fish · 08-28-2006, 05:36 PM

looks like it could have been stills from a video. never had a digital so fast as to catch a fish i wasnt fighting.

Captain Ollie · 08-28-2006, 05:36 PM

Thats definitely what I call, "being quick on the draw." I think the camera would have fallen out of my hands!

thefreediver · 08-28-2006, 05:54 PM

I have an old magazine that show article and picture of sword in 15' in the flats of the keys in Florida, will tray to find it and post it.
yes 15'

08-26-2006, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 546	sword on ballyhoo in the day time..... just did some work on stanley's car, he's the owner of the therapy fishing boats out of haulover. he told me one of his captians (sean) caught a 50"er while trolling in a rain storm yesterday (friday). 200' of water on a ballyhoo. i think i might try a little shallower the next time we go. Ray __________________ life's short... fish hard...

08-26-2006, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,035	There was a report of one being fought in 100' of water just north of Boca earlier this year. The guys were on a flats boat fishing for kingfish. Fought it for about an hour... got it close to the boat... but the leader was too short and the tail wore through the main line before they could get a gaff in it. About a year ago, I saw a boat pitching baits at something moving on the surface. (approx 300ft deep off Delray) As I trolled by it looked like 2 shark fins, but was black. (not a manta) Pretty sure that was a sword too. Hey... fish have tails. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

08-26-2006, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 546	jim, when you say 600 do you mean right off shore like where i fish for dolphin... __________________ life's short... fish hard...

08-26-2006, 10:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Captain Ollie Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davie Florida Boat: 28 foot Kevlacat Best Catch: Strippers/Barely Legal Cheerleaders Occupation: Commercial tropical fish collector, lobster diver, bouy gear fisherman, 100ton captain Posts: 596	This past spring, acting on a tip from one of my buddies that worked on one of the Lauderdale charter boats, I set up in shallow and cleaned up. By shallow I mean between 400 and 700 feet. Multiple sightings of fish on the surface had been reported. Apparantly they spent the night there as well...until they were welcomed aboard for a boat ride. __________________ Remember that house you, or maybe your neighbor couldn't pay for? Well, now your gonna pay for it!!

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Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,035	dang!... now THAT's having the camera ready at the right moment! :shock: __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

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PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 438	Caught one in 500ft. in Feb. at 10:30a.m. trolling live tinker off the outrigger for sailfish.

08-26-2006, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
The BEAST Charter Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Boat: 2007 WorldCat 330TE / 300 Suzuki's Best Catch: every catch is my best catch Occupation: charter captain Posts: 955	Seems like on the dark moon I have more bites in 600-1000" also. Capt. Jim The BEAST

08-26-2006, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
rollin Hooked Up Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 257	i saw what i thought was a broadbill in a slick off of ft. laud. a week ago. didnt throw a bait as i was trolling at the time, but it really did look like a sword breeching. :?:

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Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 805	There was a story in Marlin Magazine 2 years ago about a fellah going to Grand Cayman and wanting to catch a swordie off of the wall. The locals said that nobody had caught a sword in 2 months. Then, not a half hour later, a dadgum giant swam THROUGH THE HARBOR and they caught it! If I remember correctly, they did something crazy like free gaff it with a flier and cleated it off to the dock.

08-27-2006, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,553	one swordie's we caught had ballies in it's belly. we caught that one in 885 ft off of Lauderdale by the Sea.

08-28-2006, 02:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
The BEAST Charter Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Boat: 2007 WorldCat 330TE / 300 Suzuki's Best Catch: every catch is my best catch Occupation: charter captain Posts: 955	just2fish, Yep, 600' water depth, like as in good Dolphin water. When I started getting back into this stuff about 6-7 years ago the first nite out after years and years of no darkside fishing, I caught my first fish in 600' right between Pacific and Triumph. I usually fish the 1000' ledge on the dark nights and the 1500' "whoopdies" on the bright nights. Capt. Jim The BEAST

08-28-2006, 02:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
The BEAST Charter Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Boat: 2007 WorldCat 330TE / 300 Suzuki's Best Catch: every catch is my best catch Occupation: charter captain Posts: 955	I've seen major schools of Ballyhoo in the hydraglow out in 1100' of water in the fall, winter and spring. You guys remember reading about the Swordfish they caught in Florida Bay in 6' of water? Capt. Jim The BEAST

08-28-2006, 12:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sword Donkey Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Around 1,200 feet of water off Miami Boat: Killing and Releasing Sword Donkies Occupation: Salesman Posts: 91	Thought I'd add to the thread, Fileted a Sword Donkey 2 years ago and it had a French Grunt in it's belly. French Grunts don't go past the reefline, let alone past 1,000 feet of water. Use to work on the L & H out of Miami, Neil caught one in 160ft off Lauderdale during the sailfish Kickoff in December. Jimmy Lewis has caught several on Gog rods while gog fishing in less than 300 ft. ( during the night though) While fishing the Bob Lewis 2 years ago we had an est, 300+ free jump twice and then take a look at our short kite bait, never ate, but what a cool site to see a 300+ sky rocketing towards your spead in broad daylight. You never know, strange things happen out there.

08-28-2006, 02:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
NSBsailsandtails Lines In Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Smryna Beach FL Boat: Fishing, Surfing, Free Diving/Scuba, Dirtbikes Posts: 62	I beleive your right BEAST. if im correct it was Capt. Skippy Neilson who caught a swordfish on the edge of a flat while flats fishing. i beleive the fish was sick.

08-28-2006, 03:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 921	Don't forget about this picture taken during the day off miami in 200ft of water.

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08-28-2006, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
pachi7tre Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami Boat: Wellcraft 290 Coastal Best Catch: Swordfish 190lb Occupation: Project Engineer Posts: 42	great pic, never seen that pic before, awesome action shots :thumright:

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Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,963	I agree. I have never seen that before either. What a great bunch of shots.

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just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 546	looks like it could have been stills from a video. never had a digital so fast as to catch a fish i wasnt fighting. __________________ life's short... fish hard...

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Captain Ollie Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davie Florida Boat: 28 foot Kevlacat Best Catch: Strippers/Barely Legal Cheerleaders Occupation: Commercial tropical fish collector, lobster diver, bouy gear fisherman, 100ton captain Posts: 596	Thats definitely what I call, "being quick on the draw." I think the camera would have fallen out of my hands! __________________ Remember that house you, or maybe your neighbor couldn't pay for? Well, now your gonna pay for it!!

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thefreediver Grunt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Key Biscayne Boat: Open Waters Occupation: architectural design & Details Posts: 5	I have an old magazine that show article and picture of sword in 15' in the flats of the keys in Florida, will tray to find it and post it. yes 15'

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