9/28 daytime report

cogzwell · 10-01-2007, 10:32 AM

got a late start (3:00) out of Boca. We dropped 4 times in 1550 -- 1750 east of LHP. We had one on but lost it.... i think.... not really sure

We did witness something strange. as we were dropping our third time, a huge sword is on top 5 feet from our stern. it was about 5:30 -- 6 pm. We did not have a bait or any gear ready and that was the last we saw of him. It was a big fish, very slow moving.

I thought these fish stay down and slowly come up at night. The sun was still way up and this fish was also. Not sure why. Any thoughts?

quack quack · 10-01-2007, 10:37 AM

He was looking for his wife.Last seen on your boat!

Uncle Buck · 10-01-2007, 11:28 AM

No harpoon ready???

CaptKen · 10-01-2007, 01:15 PM

Cog
you have pm

cogzwell · 10-01-2007, 01:35 PM

Capt Ken: you are probably correct. The fish came up chasing the bait from the deep and hung around till our next drop. Thanks.

Uncle Buck · 10-01-2007, 02:20 PM

I wonder if it's wise to stop reeling every 100-200 feet? Let the bait sit for a minute, then continue. That might promote a strike.

Boboe · 10-01-2007, 02:44 PM

Well, swords are known to come to the surface during the daytime and sun themselves. That's how the stick boats get them.

cappy · 10-04-2007, 05:40 AM

The biggest sword I ever saw was in font of Hillsboro free jumping in 500' of water at noon. The fish was in 600 lb range. The #1 rule to fishing is there aren't any.

10-01-2007, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
cogzwell Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boca Raton / Jackson Hole Boat: 2003 34 Venture Best Catch: crabs -- but well worth it Occupation: debt collector Posts: 259	9/28 daytime report got a late start (3:00) out of Boca. We dropped 4 times in 1550 -- 1750 east of LHP. We had one on but lost it.... i think.... not really sure We did witness something strange. as we were dropping our third time, a huge sword is on top 5 feet from our stern. it was about 5:30 -- 6 pm. We did not have a bait or any gear ready and that was the last we saw of him. It was a big fish, very slow moving. I thought these fish stay down and slowly come up at night. The sun was still way up and this fish was also. Not sure why. Any thoughts? __________________ The Hailey Ryan

10-01-2007, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,452	He was looking for his wife.Last seen on your boat! __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

10-01-2007, 11:28 AM	#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: 1,782	No harpoon ready??? __________________ 2007 TBF Top Swordfish Tagging Angler, Atlantic Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC Graphic Design Services for the Boating/Fishing Industry

10-01-2007, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
CaptKen Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunrise/Dania Fla. Occupation: Power Plant Control Room Operator Posts: 837	Cog you have pm __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~CaptKen1

10-01-2007, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
cogzwell Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boca Raton / Jackson Hole Boat: 2003 34 Venture Best Catch: crabs -- but well worth it Occupation: debt collector Posts: 259	Capt Ken: you are probably correct. The fish came up chasing the bait from the deep and hung around till our next drop. Thanks. __________________ The Hailey Ryan

10-01-2007, 02:20 PM	#6 (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: 1,782	I wonder if it's wise to stop reeling every 100-200 feet? Let the bait sit for a minute, then continue. That might promote a strike. __________________ 2007 TBF Top Swordfish Tagging Angler, Atlantic Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC Graphic Design Services for the Boating/Fishing Industry

10-01-2007, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 743	Well, swords are known to come to the surface during the daytime and sun themselves. That's how the stick boats get them.

10-04-2007, 05:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
cappy Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pompano beach Boat: 32 BHM Best Catch: 337 swordfish,750 mako, 2 BM over 700,48 80-100lb yellowfin in 5 hours, 48lb striper,14lb tog,208 BE Occupation: captain Posts: 168	The biggest sword I ever saw was in font of Hillsboro free jumping in 500' of water at noon. The fish was in 600 lb range. The #1 rule to fishing is there aren't any.

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