Flyers Up Draws it's First Blood 11-1-06

catching · 11-02-2006, 10:46 AM

It was a great ride out, decide to set up on !#$ and !#$ around 7

, absolutely no wind and slow current had to motor around to get spread out so that took about 30 minutes. Sitting back sipping on a beer, and deep balloon is lays on its side REEL, REEL, REEL, get tight and the hook pulled

set back up, a small sword swims by

, lots of life in the light darting around, about an hour goes by playing with the tip rod sipping another beer, chatting with CO, then out of the corner of my eye I see the deep balloon is off and skirting across the surface, get on the rod the (80W BTW) REEL, I hear my daughter say Daddy I am taking a P--

ops: REEL, do not care we have a fish on :lol: REEL , REEL get tight and the fish is suicidal and comes right to the boat :shock: . This is were it gets fun, first fish on the 80W drag at 30 pounds rod barley bending, thinking it is probably not a keeper and since it came to the boat so quick no one is ready, fish comes into the light and starts slashing back and fourth

then mass chaos :bounce: ](*,) get the gaff, Ok that is done fish is stuck, then where are the gloves ](*,) fish is now going ballistic at the boat gaff rips out, Ok lets try this again. I put the rod in Rod holder, put on a pair of gloves, grab the leader, bring it back to the boat, George sticks it again, I grab the bill and flop on to the deck a 52 inch fatty.

Total fight time less than 15 minutes, So I got to fight it, leader it, and lift it into the boat. Fish had with seven squids in the belly, hit the 200 foot bait, green squid with blue light ; though that did not seem to make much of a difference since everything we put out was hit, at every depth, every color, and light combo.

Great night on Flyers Up with a fish in the boat by 9:30 called it at 10 due to nasty looking storms, as we are pulling in the tip rod it gets hammered but the hook pulled. Total count 1-3 and a few slashed baits.

Relentless33 · 11-02-2006, 10:55 AM

Way to go brother

quack quack · 11-02-2006, 10:59 AM

Way to go guys

Next time let your kid get it

:lol:

catching · 11-02-2006, 11:09 AM

She was a bit busy pulling her shorts back on

ops: :lol:

Verado06 · 11-02-2006, 11:11 AM

good work capt.

quack quack · 11-02-2006, 11:41 AM

So you could have backed off the drag a bit

But in all seriousness with all the advances in Rods and Reels with 100lb line etc we really need to take care with smaller 47 to 60in fish that get winched to the boat green.Your story is a good example of what to expect when you get a green fish boat side.Be ready have the gloves on and the crew ready to end it quick.Not to long ago that fish would have taken 30min on a 50 with 50 or 60lb line.Now with the big guns they are boat side in 10 min and still full of life :shock: We had a fish like that in the sword lord that was boat side in 1 min then got mad and attacked the boat jumping on top of the motors and swinging for a home run.TD swear it was after him and TJ says it was him the sword was looking at.This story is funny because the fish went back in the water and not in the boat.That would not have been fun 100lb sword going nuts in a CC :shock: ball check time :lol: My point is as always be careful

catching · 11-02-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

So you could have backed off the drag a bit

QQ,

Look at the first pic and notice hook placement, if I would have let any kind of slack in the line once it was close that fish would have been gone.

Flyers Up · 11-02-2006, 12:10 PM

Hey Dan

That was a great time last night thanks again i am HOOKED and will be back at it as soon as weather permits.

Flyers Up.

GENERALturtle. · 11-02-2006, 12:13 PM

WTG on first blood.

catching · 11-02-2006, 12:14 PM

Anytime just let me know when :thumleft:

Flyin By · 11-02-2006, 12:52 PM

hb Awsome job, Nothin like the dark side.

Flyers Up · 11-02-2006, 03:34 PM

NOTHING like the dark side is right...

I am ready for the next one BUT i do need some more equipment like a dart or harpoon. I can see a large fish being a real problem with just a gaff. Well i am feeling better about the fishing trip Saturday Night now that we caught one and cant wait to learn some tips from you guys. I will smoke some sword fish for the trip (sea) you there.

Flyers Up

on deck · 11-02-2006, 11:59 PM

Nice too meet you guys as well...Funny how your fish was SOOOO much fatter than ours. I finally broke down and bought a harpoon on line for $120.00. When you fish a small boat like us we have to be able to controll a fish rather than have the fish controll us! By the way...your sawsall is AWSOME! I think there is one in the near future for me...sure saves the wrists trying to saw thru a swordie bill....

Reel Bonus · 11-03-2006, 12:04 AM

Flyers up...Good Job George and Dan. Looks like you got the fever. Look forward to having you out there more often.

Gaitor · 11-03-2006, 06:51 AM

Nice Catch guys! I haven't ventured to the darkside yet, but I may have to break down and do that soon!

Broadbill-Pro · 11-03-2006, 08:48 AM

:thumright:

Flyers Up · 11-03-2006, 05:29 PM

Thanks Reel Bonus

Team Flyers Up will be out there as soon as the weather slows a bit....

>)))))))>-----

catching · 11-03-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyers Up

Thanks Reel Bonus

Team Flyers Up will be out there as soon as the weather slows a bit....

>)))))))>-----

Have to keep it to weekdays

unless you plan on getting the rest of the gear needed :shock:

Keep it tight and see you tomorrow

11-02-2006, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,553	Flyers Up Draws it's First Blood 11-1-06 It was a great ride out, decide to set up on !#$ and !#$ around 7 , absolutely no wind and slow current had to motor around to get spread out so that took about 30 minutes. Sitting back sipping on a beer, and deep balloon is lays on its side REEL, REEL, REEL, get tight and the hook pulled set back up, a small sword swims by , lots of life in the light darting around, about an hour goes by playing with the tip rod sipping another beer, chatting with CO, then out of the corner of my eye I see the deep balloon is off and skirting across the surface, get on the rod the (80W BTW) REEL, I hear my daughter say Daddy I am taking a P-- ops: REEL, do not care we have a fish on :lol: REEL , REEL get tight and the fish is suicidal and comes right to the boat :shock: . This is were it gets fun, first fish on the 80W drag at 30 pounds rod barley bending, thinking it is probably not a keeper and since it came to the boat so quick no one is ready, fish comes into the light and starts slashing back and fourth then mass chaos :bounce: ](,) get the gaff, Ok that is done fish is stuck, then where are the gloves ](,) fish is now going ballistic at the boat gaff rips out, Ok lets try this again. I put the rod in Rod holder, put on a pair of gloves, grab the leader, bring it back to the boat, George sticks it again, I grab the bill and flop on to the deck a 52 inch fatty. Total fight time less than 15 minutes, So I got to fight it, leader it, and lift it into the boat. Fish had with seven squids in the belly, hit the 200 foot bait, green squid with blue light ; though that did not seem to make much of a difference since everything we put out was hit, at every depth, every color, and light combo. Great night on Flyers Up with a fish in the boat by 9:30 called it at 10 due to nasty looking storms, as we are pulling in the tip rod it gets hammered but the hook pulled. Total count 1-3 and a few slashed baits.

11-02-2006, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,014	Way to go guys Next time let your kid get it :lol: __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

11-02-2006, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,014	So you could have backed off the drag a bit But in all seriousness with all the advances in Rods and Reels with 100lb line etc we really need to take care with smaller 47 to 60in fish that get winched to the boat green.Your story is a good example of what to expect when you get a green fish boat side.Be ready have the gloves on and the crew ready to end it quick.Not to long ago that fish would have taken 30min on a 50 with 50 or 60lb line.Now with the big guns they are boat side in 10 min and still full of life :shock: We had a fish like that in the sword lord that was boat side in 1 min then got mad and attacked the boat jumping on top of the motors and swinging for a home run.TD swear it was after him and TJ says it was him the sword was looking at.This story is funny because the fish went back in the water and not in the boat.That would not have been fun 100lb sword going nuts in a CC :shock: ball check time :lol: My point is as always be careful __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

11-02-2006, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Flyers Up Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hollywood Boat: Fishing, camping, four wheeling Posts: 30	Catching Hey Dan That was a great time last night thanks again i am HOOKED and will be back at it as soon as weather permits. Flyers Up.

11-02-2006, 12:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
GENERALturtle. Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: on da 50 Best Catch: your mom Occupation: boat lettering and sign Posts: 547	WTG on first blood. __________________

11-02-2006, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,014	Way to go brother

11-02-2006, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,553	She was a bit busy pulling her shorts back on ops: :lol:

11-02-2006, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 484	good work capt.

11-02-2006, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,553	Anytime just let me know when :thumleft:

11-02-2006, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Flyin By Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sebastian, FL Boat: 29' Hydra-Sports CC two F225 Yams and lots of toys Occupation: School Resource Officer Posts: 220	hb Awsome job, Nothin like the dark side. __________________ "When the Lights go off, its time to play"

11-02-2006, 03:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Flyers Up Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hollywood Boat: Fishing, camping, four wheeling Posts: 30	The dark side NOTHING like the dark side is right... I am ready for the next one BUT i do need some more equipment like a dart or harpoon. I can see a large fish being a real problem with just a gaff. Well i am feeling better about the fishing trip Saturday Night now that we caught one and cant wait to learn some tips from you guys. I will smoke some sword fish for the trip (sea) you there. Flyers Up

11-02-2006, 11:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
on deck Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ft lauderdale, fl Boat: fishing Occupation: restaurant manager Posts: 62	Nice too meet you guys as well...Funny how your fish was SOOOO much fatter than ours. I finally broke down and bought a harpoon on line for $120.00. When you fish a small boat like us we have to be able to controll a fish rather than have the fish controll us! By the way...your sawsall is AWSOME! I think there is one in the near future for me...sure saves the wrists trying to saw thru a swordie bill....

11-03-2006, 12:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Reel Bonus Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft.Lauderdale Boat: Aquasport Osprey,26' CC Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 196	Flyers up...Good Job George and Dan. Looks like you got the fever. Look forward to having you out there more often.

11-03-2006, 06:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gaitor Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens,FL Boat: 25 ft HydraSports Best Catch: 150 lb Pacific Sail, 100 lb Tarpon from the surf Occupation: Old Retired Fart Posts: 558	Nice Catch guys! I haven't ventured to the darkside yet, but I may have to break down and do that soon!

11-03-2006, 08:48 AM	#16 (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: 1,409	:thumright:

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