150# Sword yesterday morning nearshore

rollin · 03-04-2007, 08:34 AM

I was out dragging some lures yesterday morning and I heard from another capt. that they caught a 150# sword while kite fishing for sails in 130 ft. of water. I have heard this story before - I wonder if its becoming more common.

I have heard of the keys capt.s targeting them during the day - has anyone tried this here?

If so, what depth of water and how deep do you fish the baits?

R

FinalPoint · 03-04-2007, 09:30 AM

Plenty of info coming up on daytime fishing...just do a search for day or daytime.

P.S. I've seen swordfish on the reef out of hillsboro three times - and I am not even out much at all.

Uncle Buck · 03-04-2007, 12:05 PM

I saw a boat pitching baits to a sunning sword about 2 years ago off of Boynton. Think it was less than 300ft of water.

There was another story about a year ago... A couple guys kingfishing north of Boca on a flats boat hooked into a sword with 12lb test. Fought it for about an hour, got it near the boat, but the leader gave way just outside of gaff range.

The only problem with catching swords unexpectedly while fishing nearshore, is it's most likely illegal for folks to kill 'em. Unless they also target tuna or swords, most anglers don't have HMS permits for their boats. Even boats that target sailfish or marlin don't need the permit unless they plan to keep 'em... which is highly discouraged anyway.

miamiangler1 · 03-04-2007, 05:12 PM

The only problem with catching swords unexpectedly while fishing nearshore, is it's most likely illegal for folks to kill 'em. Unless they also target tuna or swords, most anglers don't have HMS permits for their boats. Even boats that target sailfish or marlin don't need the permit unless they plan to keep 'em... which is highly discouraged anyway.[/quote]

just went online and got my HMS permit ... now I`m going for the daytime sword !!!

rollin · 03-04-2007, 08:10 PM

ive never had a sword jump a kite bait - but if it happens - ive got my permit.
R

Flyin By · 03-04-2007, 09:34 PM

I will put one in the boat during the day on the North nothing drift before the end of summer. I know it can be done..

-shimano- · 03-04-2007, 09:52 PM

no it was caught shark fishing on a charter boat

TOPPDAWG · 03-06-2007, 11:38 PM

150# Er On The Kite, -------not Bad Ive Tried Some Kites At Night Before But With Not Much Luck

flcapt · 03-07-2007, 11:52 PM

Everyone seems to forget the first commerical swords were (and still are esp in Pacific) all harpooned on the surface during the day.
They dont mind the daylight one bit. In the old days just about every sword caught on rod and reel was baited with a large squid pulled in front of a sunning swordfish.

-shimano- · 03-08-2007, 11:50 AM

the fish was caught on the lady pamela shark fishing

Venice Tunaman · 03-08-2007, 12:51 PM

thats pretty damn cool.. what kind of tackle?

03-04-2007, 08:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
rollin Hooked Up Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 257	150# Sword yesterday morning nearshore I was out dragging some lures yesterday morning and I heard from another capt. that they caught a 150# sword while kite fishing for sails in 130 ft. of water. I have heard this story before - I wonder if its becoming more common. I have heard of the keys capt.s targeting them during the day - has anyone tried this here? If so, what depth of water and how deep do you fish the baits? R

03-04-2007, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL; Greenwich, CT Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: Real Estate Investment Posts: 930	Plenty of info coming up on daytime fishing...just do a search for day or daytime. P.S. I've seen swordfish on the reef out of hillsboro three times - and I am not even out much at all. Last edited by FinalPoint; 03-04-2007 at 10:09 AM..

03-04-2007, 12:05 PM	#3 (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: 1,981	I saw a boat pitching baits to a sunning sword about 2 years ago off of Boynton. Think it was less than 300ft of water. There was another story about a year ago... A couple guys kingfishing north of Boca on a flats boat hooked into a sword with 12lb test. Fought it for about an hour, got it near the boat, but the leader gave way just outside of gaff range. The only problem with catching swords unexpectedly while fishing nearshore, is it's most likely illegal for folks to kill 'em. Unless they also target tuna or swords, most anglers don't have HMS permits for their boats. Even boats that target sailfish or marlin don't need the permit unless they plan to keep 'em... which is highly discouraged anyway. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

03-04-2007, 09:34 PM	#6 (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	I will put one in the boat during the day on the North nothing drift before the end of summer. I know it can be done.. __________________ "When the Lights go off, its time to play"

03-04-2007, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
-shimano- Lines In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FT.lauderdale Occupation: Charter fishing Posts: 36	no it was caught shark fishing on a charter boat __________________ PARTY Hard and FISH harder!!!!!

03-04-2007, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
miamiangler1 Grander Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: north miami, keystone point Boat: ,live bait ,deep dropping,swordfishing Best Catch: 7ft sailfish on 10#test with diawaBG20, 100#tarpon on 6#test baitcaster bass rod Occupation: selfemployed,real estate, painter,model builder Posts: 1,573	The only problem with catching swords unexpectedly while fishing nearshore, is it's most likely illegal for folks to kill 'em. Unless they also target tuna or swords, most anglers don't have HMS permits for their boats. Even boats that target sailfish or marlin don't need the permit unless they plan to keep 'em... which is highly discouraged anyway.[/quote] just went online and got my HMS permit ... now I`m going for the daytime sword !!!

03-04-2007, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
rollin Hooked Up Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 257	ive never had a sword jump a kite bait - but if it happens - ive got my permit. R

03-06-2007, 11:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
TOPPDAWG Lines In Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: THE RAC Boat: DUSKY- ANY Best Catch: 86 POUND HOO ON 60LB MONO LEADER CAT ISLAND 414# SWORDDOG Occupation: WORK IN TACKLE SHOP Posts: 90	150# Er On The Kite, -------not Bad Ive Tried Some Kites At Night Before But With Not Much Luck

03-07-2007, 11:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
flcapt Lines In Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Key Largo Boat: 67 Bertram Best Catch: 750 Bluefin, 660 Mako, 330 Bigeye Occupation: Captain Posts: 56	Day Time Swords Everyone seems to forget the first commerical swords were (and still are esp in Pacific) all harpooned on the surface during the day. They dont mind the daylight one bit. In the old days just about every sword caught on rod and reel was baited with a large squid pulled in front of a sunning swordfish.

03-08-2007, 11:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
-shimano- Lines In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FT.lauderdale Occupation: Charter fishing Posts: 36	the fish was caught on the lady pamela shark fishing __________________ PARTY Hard and FISH harder!!!!!

03-08-2007, 12:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Venice Tunaman Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Venice Louisiana Posts: 205	thats pretty damn cool.. what kind of tackle? __________________

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