Friday 3/16/07 Trip Report - key West

Capt. Art · 03-18-2007, 10:27 AM

Friday was the only night that had a reasonable forecast, so we went out hoping that the forecast was accurate and we could find an early fish.

Not quite. Lots more wind earlier than expected and with the gulf stream in really close, we had way too much speed during our drifts. Solid 4 footers with lots of 5 and 6 foot waves.

Even with all of the trouble getting our baits down deep, we managed to lose 4 baits to some pick pocket swords and never bent a rod. Absolutely no sign of bait from 700' out to 1800'.

A couple of downpours and lots of heat lightning topped off the night.

Should have stayed at the dock and read Swordfish Central posts.

Tight lines,

Capt. Art

WhItEoUt 23 · 03-18-2007, 10:42 AM

Another day capt

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TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

LIGHTS OUT · 03-18-2007, 10:54 AM

Better luck next time. Kudos on the attempt. You can't catch them from the dock.

P33JP3 · 03-18-2007, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIGHTS OUT

You can't catch them from the dock.

agreed. better to be on the water yhan in front of the computer. there's always another day.

Square Grouper · 03-19-2007, 07:43 AM

Can't blame yourself for trying can you

Get em next time.

03-18-2007, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Capt. Art Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Key West Boat: 90' Trawler Occupation: Big Game Fishing Posts: 116	Friday 3/16/07 Trip Report - key West Friday was the only night that had a reasonable forecast, so we went out hoping that the forecast was accurate and we could find an early fish. Not quite. Lots more wind earlier than expected and with the gulf stream in really close, we had way too much speed during our drifts. Solid 4 footers with lots of 5 and 6 foot waves. Even with all of the trouble getting our baits down deep, we managed to lose 4 baits to some pick pocket swords and never bent a rod. Absolutely no sign of bait from 700' out to 1800'. A couple of downpours and lots of heat lightning topped off the night. Should have stayed at the dock and read Swordfish Central posts. Tight lines, Capt. Art

03-19-2007, 07:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Square Grouper Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vero Beach, FL Best Catch: A Killer Buzz Posts: 131	Can't blame yourself for trying can you Get em next time. __________________ "Man Up" is not just a phrase.....It's a way of life.

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03-18-2007, 10:42 AM	#2 (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: 1,295	Another day capt ----------------------------- TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

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LIGHTS OUT Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plantation, Fl. Boat: 26' Open Fish/ Twin 200 Best Catch: 300+ Swordy Occupation: entrepreneur Posts: 554	Better luck next time. Kudos on the attempt. You can't catch them from the dock.

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