2nd Sword on the Troll 6/7

[Thumper235]

We left port at 4pm with 3 goals: Deepdroping & trolling for swords, and be back early, as I had to be in Ft Myers in the morning for a meeting. 1st time ever trying deepdropping. I suck! Need to read more in the deepdrop forum, but at least got the Crystal 651 wet, very wet. It was not 2-4' as forcast stated
Started trolling around 8pm. We had 5 line spread 2 riggers, 2 flat line, 1 down the center real close to the boat. Lure colors were mostly dark accept 1 which was white & pink. We finally reached the area I wanted to explore just before 9pm when the right rigger goes down. Nothing there! I thought maybe it was a weed as we had seen some scattered weeds on the way out, but now it was too dark to see. so we reeled in to find no weeds. we also checked all other lines for weeds, and they were clear. So we tightened the outrigger clipps a bit more just to prevent false alarms and agreed to check baits for weeds periodically. About 9:30 right rigger pops off again, but this time starts screaming. (I found out after that the drag was up to over 30# while trolling when the fish hit) ( I did not mean to have it up so high, but it worked) I cleared all the rest of the lines as the rest of the crew backed out last minute leaving just me and my buddy. 20 min. later we have approx. 50" sword at the boat. The hook set was perfect, in the lower jaw on the first hook(this was a 2 hook rig, some lures, I rig with single hook). I tagged and released the fish as I still have some frozen.( 1st time setting a tag for me ) We send the spread out again with a couple different lures in the spread, and again the right rigger goes down again!!!! Nothing there, drop back a bit, still nothing. Send it back out, and again, Snap, right rigger. Finally it was past my bed time and I had to call it quits. Fun night with good results for exploring a new area (east of whistle bouy) with a kinda new method.
Right rigger = pink&white
Almost forgot, center lure(also pink & blue) ended up with very frayed leader. Never heard or saw anything though.
Good luck to everyone going tonight

[miamiangler1]

Nice report ... I still have to try trolling for swords ... as for deep dropping ..it`s not that hard ... just have to know were ..!it took me a few drops till I got it right

[Gaitor]

WTG Thump!
Gimme a holler when ya need another crew onboard!
I have a "one of a kind" lure I'd like to drag when I can.

[Thumper235]

Gaitor,
wish I new I was going to be left hangin or I certianly would havecalled you. I don't think I'll have time before the tourny next week, but if so, your in.

[miamiangler1]

If you ever need help with deep dropping .. I`m game .. if you need a crew member... I`m game ... like to see how you troll at night !

[Thumper235]

No problem Willie, If I can get out next week before the tourney I will let you know(stricktly trolling). I could certianly use your help in the deep dropping too.

[miamiangler1]

Originally Posted by Thumper235

No problem Willie, If I can get out next week before the tourney I will let you know(stricktly trolling). I could certianly use your help in the deep dropping too.

Sounds great .. wanted to get out the last three days , but the weather stopped us from going out ... I`m hoping it will be nice for a morning run out .... have`nt dropped in three weeks !
sent you a P M

[catching]

Nice work on the release

[mneptune]

Thumper 235,

Nice job on the release. I am in the process of learning the troll for swords myself and from the reports on this forum, I am real excited on the possibilities for the method . I understand from those that have worked very hard to perfect this technique, (Nightfighter, catching), that it is a extremely exciting and productive way to go for the swords.

I am really looking forward to putting my time in this summer in DARKSIDE TROLLING

[Thumper235]

Mneptune,
Thx, I learned what I know from Catching, and experimenting a bit with different techniques Throughout the spread. I have not really talked to Nightfighter about his tecniques as I understand they differ a bit from Catchings. Whatever technique you use, it will only work if you get out there and try it. Good luck to you.

[pelagic predator]

Did you have any lights on the line?

[islandshark633]

put one at the swivel so you can see where the lure is, thats all you will need, good luck!

[catching]

Originally Posted by islandshark633

put one at the swivel so you can see where the lure is, thats all you will need, good luck!

I have to add to one of my good friends and sponsers but only do this if you are using windon leaders with another leader to the lure, we have had Swords cut a 80 pound main like butter Have shown and talked a lot but not all

Lights are not required but when you add them it gives you something to look at

PS I want another Saturn same color

[islandshark633]

Originally Posted by catching

PS I want another Saturn same color

yeah, yeah, yeah.....good things come to those who wait....

[Capt'n Shane]

I was out with Catching and it looked like we were pulling a christmas tree. Awesome visuals.

[Another Grand]

Nice job, we trolled for a little last night, no knockdowns.....maybe cus I wasnt pulling BahamaLures

Gonna give it another go Tuesday, hopefull get Tight.

Wtg guys.....how much line did it scream off?

[WhItEoUt 23]

WOW great night guys gonna have to try this trolling for swords.....

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TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

[cappy]

Good work on the troll. I've been wanting to try for years but never had the balls to try.

[Flyin By]

Are the lures on top or are they weighted? And what speed are you at to trigger the hit. We fish so far off shore it might be worth trolling a little on the way in. Just not sure what's being used ect.

[catching]

Originally Posted by Flyin By

Are the lures on top or are they weighted? And what speed are you at to trigger the hit. We fish so far off shore it might be worth trolling a little on the way in. Just not sure what's being used ect.

Mix it up just like you would normally troll for anything else, vary the speed from 5-10 knots