PumpkinEater Sword trip recap 10/19/06 - PSAT

PUMPKINEATER · 10-20-2006, 02:42 PM

Well it wasn't meant to be for us to deploy a PSAT last night, but it wasn't from lack of trying! The Dusky PUMPKINEATER, left PE last night with the hopes of deploying another tag on a Big fish.

Instead we hooked up on a fish around 11pm and Drew was on the rod for approximately 6 hrs. hb Unfortunately, the fish wasn't a great candidate due to the length of the fight and the condition it came up in. So Eric (Scientist from NOAA) made the call not to tag it. Eric was able to take swabs and other samples for their lab.

It was an epic battle of the wills to board this 92" fish! Also, a special thanks to MY THREE SONS (Nate and Kenny) for assisting us in our efforts to get the fish in the boat. It was a DONKEY. Eric will e-mail pictures and I'll post as soon as I can. :thumleft:

Great job Drew, Eric and to all that tried to help us last night, unfortunately no one close by caught a fish for us to tag.

Another tag boat will be going out tonight, Lynne Louise (Ken Taylor) with Dirk from NOAA, so keep your eyes and ears open...you can contact them on CH 72.

Steve (PumpkinEater)

Nick C · 10-20-2006, 02:43 PM

NIIICE!

catching · 10-20-2006, 03:14 PM

6 hours, let me guess it hit the 50W that was out ?

Great job guys if you do not place a tag in one tonight we will be out Saturday if there is another tag boat headed out.

Eric has my email address already just need to know where about you all will be setting up so we can stay close.

quack quack · 10-20-2006, 03:21 PM

I think they got it on the 80w :shock: Good job guys

Nick C · 10-20-2006, 03:23 PM

Great... I olny got 50's tonight

... only night in the past 3 months

quack quack · 10-20-2006, 03:24 PM

I have to drop my 80 off to tech to fill up before Nov 18th

GENERALturtle. · 10-20-2006, 03:31 PM

Nice fish Steve and Drew! WTG

PUMPKINEATER · 10-20-2006, 03:33 PM

I only fish with 80's and alot of drag.It was a down and dirty fight!

njoimia · 10-20-2006, 05:17 PM

man!!! great job! im a going out on monday....

JahMussa · 10-20-2006, 06:06 PM

Nice fish Steve and Drew... where's the pictures!

on deck · 10-20-2006, 06:29 PM

Is this the fish I saw Wednesday night draped out of both sides on My Three Sons? It was sure a slob...we went 0-1 with another pup swimming in the 'glow.

e-money · 10-23-2006, 10:28 AM

Way to go Pumpkin Eater & Darkside Drew !!!

Think that one was a bit large for tag (good call) :lol:

10-20-2006, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
PUMPKINEATER Lines In Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 58	PumpkinEater Sword trip recap 10/19/06 - PSAT Well it wasn't meant to be for us to deploy a PSAT last night, but it wasn't from lack of trying! The Dusky PUMPKINEATER, left PE last night with the hopes of deploying another tag on a Big fish. Instead we hooked up on a fish around 11pm and Drew was on the rod for approximately 6 hrs. hb Unfortunately, the fish wasn't a great candidate due to the length of the fight and the condition it came up in. So Eric (Scientist from NOAA) made the call not to tag it. Eric was able to take swabs and other samples for their lab. It was an epic battle of the wills to board this 92" fish! Also, a special thanks to MY THREE SONS (Nate and Kenny) for assisting us in our efforts to get the fish in the boat. It was a DONKEY. Eric will e-mail pictures and I'll post as soon as I can. :thumleft: Great job Drew, Eric and to all that tried to help us last night, unfortunately no one close by caught a fish for us to tag. Another tag boat will be going out tonight, Lynne Louise (Ken Taylor) with Dirk from NOAA, so keep your eyes and ears open...you can contact them on CH 72. Steve (PumpkinEater)

10-20-2006, 02:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,116	NIIICE! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

10-20-2006, 03:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	I think they got it on the 80w :shock: Good job guys __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

10-20-2006, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,116	Great... I olny got 50's tonight ... only night in the past 3 months __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

10-20-2006, 03:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	I have to drop my 80 off to tech to fill up before Nov 18th __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

10-20-2006, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,437	6 hours, let me guess it hit the 50W that was out ? Great job guys if you do not place a tag in one tonight we will be out Saturday if there is another tag boat headed out. Eric has my email address already just need to know where about you all will be setting up so we can stay close.

10-20-2006, 03:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
GENERALturtle. Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: on da 50 Best Catch: your mom Occupation: boat lettering and sign Posts: 537	Nice fish Steve and Drew! WTG __________________

10-20-2006, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
PUMPKINEATER Lines In Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 58	I only fish with 80's and alot of drag.It was a down and dirty fight!

10-20-2006, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
njoimia Lines In Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami Beach Boat: 56' Best Catch: all of them. Occupation: fishing Posts: 98	man!!! great job! im a going out on monday....

10-20-2006, 06:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
JahMussa Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Point, FLA Boat: Contender 31 Best Catch: 96" x 64" Occupation: Tackle Ho! Posts: 556	Nice fish Steve and Drew... where's the pictures! __________________ www.ILoveSwordfishing.com

10-20-2006, 06:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
on deck Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ft lauderdale, fl Boat: fishing Occupation: restaurant manager Posts: 62	Is this the fish I saw Wednesday night draped out of both sides on My Three Sons? It was sure a slob...we went 0-1 with another pup swimming in the 'glow.

10-23-2006, 10:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
e-money Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Swordfish / wahoo/ muttons Occupation: Sales Posts: 333	Way to go Pumpkin Eater & Darkside Drew !!! Think that one was a bit large for tag (good call) :lol: __________________ Swordfish Guide on your vessel for Palm Beach County Darkside trips ! eric@transparent-technology.com

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