We Are Cursed - '09 Summer Sword Slam

Uncle Buck · 06-28-2009, 03:15 PM

TJ (emijess) and I fished the '09 Summer Sword Slam last night. Very little action for us, but finally hooked into a good fish at 2:30am. 40 minutes later got the gaff in her as the hook fell out. It took nearly all of our strength to get the fish half over the gunnel. But then in a split second, the gaff ripped out and the full weight of the fish slipped out of TJ's grip on the bill... and our 70+ inch fish vanished... leaving only the stink of swordfish on the gunnel and a 6" bill slash in TJ's arm. I hope that damn fish dies horribly.

mneptune · 06-28-2009, 03:29 PM

I hope TJ's arm heals well and you get a stronger gaff!!!

That Sword will be 80 + inches when you get her again Buck!!!

Uncle Buck · 06-28-2009, 03:50 PM

Nothing wrong with the gaff. The fish was just too heavy for our normal landing method - by the bill and 1 gaff. The gaff was buried in the side of the fish just above the left pectoral fin. Must have left a big hole when it ripped out.

Disco Lady · 06-28-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

TJ (emijess) and I fished the '09 Summer Sword Slam last night. Very little action for us, but finally hooked into a good fish at 2:30am. 40 minutes later got the gaff in her as the hook fell out. I took nearly all of our strength to get the fish half over the gunnel. But then in a split second, the gaff ripped out and the full weight of the fish slipped out of TJ's grip on the bill... and our 70+ inch fish vanished... leaving only the stink of swordfish on the gunnel and a 6" bill slash in TJ's arm. I hope that damn fish dies horribly.

COÑO!! Sorry to hear that guy's. Hope TJ arm recovers soon.

DL,

I released that Black Chicken last night so go find it... COÑO!!!!!!!

Harry Klauber · 06-28-2009, 04:45 PM

Bill,
We heard about your bad luck while waiting at the weigh station (I was fishing with Patrick). Losing the fish was bad but I hope TJ's injury is minor (we didn't hear about that last night) and he gets better quickly. I'm sure you'll get a big one soon and the "stink" of the lost fish will be forgotten. Harry

Uncle Buck · 06-28-2009, 04:51 PM

His slash wasn't deep, but enough to draw blood. But y'all know how infection-prone those kind of cuts can be. He's cleaned it a few times already. He'll know in a few days if it amounts to anything.

Another Grand · 06-28-2009, 05:11 PM

Buck - sorry to hear about that.

You got alot of good karma on your side, youll have your day.

dpdash · 06-28-2009, 05:24 PM

Sorry to hear that Bill. That is why I personally poon 95% of all fish I am harvesting, regardless of size. Don't really care what people think of me pooning a 50" fish, never had one pull of the dart yet. I'm not in the least telling you guys what to do, wasn't there and you guys know what you're doing, just stating my thinking.

Uncle Buck · 06-28-2009, 05:44 PM

Yeah... there's a lot of "should-haves". hahaha I should have brought my harpoon; we should have used a second gaff rather than grabbing the bill; we should have secured it and gotten a tail rope on her...etc. We had that fish half-way over the gunnel, and it just went bad in the blink of an eye.

It just proves that you haven't actually caught the fish until it's hanging from the scale!

weekley rehab · 06-28-2009, 06:28 PM

Buck,

Sorry to hear that happen, I have lost a few at the boat , we simply prepare to poon every fish, last night we lost a big one also. thought it was the end of the night for sure, after hearing a 81 inch caught. Thank goodness for the Disco bait saving the day.
big game baits put us in the game.

TTesterman · 06-28-2009, 06:37 PM

sucks when you get slashed! had one try to jump up in the boat two years ago and get me above and below the eye .. had to clean it everyday.. damn slimy swords are full of bacteria... just dunk him in rum a cpl times and then drink some after all whats the question??? Rums the answer! (and cure!)

Disco Lady · 06-28-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by weekley rehab

Buck,

Sorry to hear that happen, I have lost a few at the boat , we simply prepare to poon every fish, last night we lost a big one also. thought it was the end of the night for sure, after hearing a 81 inch caught. Thank goodness for the Disco bait saving the day.
big game baits put us in the game.

COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!

:drink :

DL,

mneptune · 06-28-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by weekley rehab

Buck, Thank goodness for the Disco bait saving the day.

.......

Uncle Buck · 06-28-2009, 07:56 PM

Well... we have an ironic bait story... I got some gorgeous monster squid from Tek just for the tournament. I spent hours rigging 'em up to perfection Friday night. But we only got 1 hit on 'em all night. So during our last set, TJ rigs up one of the smaller squid that I brought, which had probably been sitting in my freezer for at least 6 months. And sure enough, THAT's the one that got eaten.

He's never gonna let me live that one down.

mannyc · 06-28-2009, 09:30 PM

DL's baits seem to be the shiznit! congrats bro!

Disco Lady · 06-28-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mannyc

DL's baits seem to be the shiznit! congrats bro!

Yeah! It's my Saturday, Night Disco Squid!

Saludos!
Manny C

bajakian · 06-28-2009, 10:26 PM

sorry to hear about your bad luck Bill. Your time will come soon. Hope TJs arm is OK

DORADOsteve · 06-29-2009, 08:23 AM

We all have had heartbreakers but thats tough- too have him basically "in the boat" , just to have him slip away.

Makes for a great "one that got away story"

bajakian · 06-29-2009, 08:46 AM

Steve- There are no "great" one that got away stories. They all suck, this one just sucks worse since it meant that they got to watch their tournament winnings sink away and die.

DORADOsteve · 06-29-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bajakian

Steve- There are no "great" one that got away stories.

VERY true.

NightCrawler · 06-29-2009, 09:55 AM

Wow. I think an exorcism or something is needed here. Damn dude!!
I bet you guys have been playing it back in your minds since it happened.

I guess its like when you get into a car wreck you see it in slow motion,
you know whats gonna happen, but there aint shit you can do about it!!!

That's when a guy like TURTLE would come in handy. I could see him jumping
on its back and stabbing it 15 times in the head

Your luck will turn...it has to.

Beerman · 06-29-2009, 10:16 AM

Man thats tough luck there .........you guys will get em next time

Uncle Buck · 06-29-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NightCrawler

That's when a guy like TURTLE would come in handy. I could see him jumping on its back and stabbing it 15 times in the head

hahaha... I may have jumped in with the gaff too if it was still there. But as soon as it fell back in I rushed to the gunnel digging the gaff deep in the water, but the fish was gone that quick. We never saw it again. I'm bringing my harpoon next time... and maybe some C4.

quack quack · 06-29-2009, 11:19 AM

Sorry to hear that guys. That sucks so bad! I hope TJ was not hurts to bad.

GENERALturtle. · 06-29-2009, 12:30 PM

sorry to hear bout that buck and TJ. I was stoked to hear you guys hooked up late and was hoping you'd get her. that sux

Nick C · 06-29-2009, 12:47 PM

There's not another boat out there I'd like to see win more than you guys. Sorry for the bad luck. The day will come!

06-28-2009, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,058	We Are Cursed - '09 Summer Sword Slam TJ (emijess) and I fished the '09 Summer Sword Slam last night. Very little action for us, but finally hooked into a good fish at 2:30am. 40 minutes later got the gaff in her as the hook fell out. It took nearly all of our strength to get the fish half over the gunnel. But then in a split second, the gaff ripped out and the full weight of the fish slipped out of TJ's grip on the bill... and our 70+ inch fish vanished... leaving only the stink of swordfish on the gunnel and a 6" bill slash in TJ's arm. I hope that damn fish dies horribly. Last edited by Uncle Buck; 06-28-2009 at 08:25 PM..

06-28-2009, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
mneptune Grander Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Posts: 1,763	I hope TJ's arm heals well and you get a stronger gaff!!! That Sword will be 80 + inches when you get her again Buck!!! __________________

06-28-2009, 05:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
dpdash Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 235	Sorry to hear that Bill. That is why I personally poon 95% of all fish I am harvesting, regardless of size. Don't really care what people think of me pooning a 50" fish, never had one pull of the dart yet. I'm not in the least telling you guys what to do, wasn't there and you guys know what you're doing, just stating my thinking. __________________ Double D

06-28-2009, 05:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,058	Yeah... there's a lot of "should-haves". hahaha I should have brought my harpoon; we should have used a second gaff rather than grabbing the bill; we should have secured it and gotten a tail rope on her...etc. We had that fish half-way over the gunnel, and it just went bad in the blink of an eye. It just proves that you haven't actually caught the fish until it's hanging from the scale! Last edited by Uncle Buck; 06-28-2009 at 06:07 PM..

06-28-2009, 06:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	Buck, Sorry to hear that happen, I have lost a few at the boat , we simply prepare to poon every fish, last night we lost a big one also. thought it was the end of the night for sure, after hearing a 81 inch caught. Thank goodness for the Disco bait saving the day. big game baits put us in the game. __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

06-28-2009, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,058	Nothing wrong with the gaff. The fish was just too heavy for our normal landing method - by the bill and 1 gaff. The gaff was buried in the side of the fish just above the left pectoral fin. Must have left a big hole when it ripped out.

06-28-2009, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Harry Klauber Grander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Best Catch: Blue Fin Tuna - 1049 Pounds Occupation: Retired USCG Unlimited HP Chief Engineer Posts: 1,089	Bill, We heard about your bad luck while waiting at the weigh station (I was fishing with Patrick). Losing the fish was bad but I hope TJ's injury is minor (we didn't hear about that last night) and he gets better quickly. I'm sure you'll get a big one soon and the "stink" of the lost fish will be forgotten. Harry

06-28-2009, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,058	His slash wasn't deep, but enough to draw blood. But y'all know how infection-prone those kind of cuts can be. He's cleaned it a few times already. He'll know in a few days if it amounts to anything.

06-28-2009, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Another Grand Grander Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,277	Buck - sorry to hear about that. You got alot of good karma on your side, youll have your day.

06-28-2009, 06:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 773	Buck I have a extra harpoon stick I'll give ya... sucks when you get slashed! had one try to jump up in the boat two years ago and get me above and below the eye .. had to clean it everyday.. damn slimy swords are full of bacteria... just dunk him in rum a cpl times and then drink some after all whats the question??? Rums the answer! (and cure!)

06-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,058	Well... we have an ironic bait story... I got some gorgeous monster squid from Tek just for the tournament. I spent hours rigging 'em up to perfection Friday night. But we only got 1 hit on 'em all night. So during our last set, TJ rigs up one of the smaller squid that I brought, which had probably been sitting in my freezer for at least 6 months. And sure enough, THAT's the one that got eaten. He's never gonna let me live that one down.

06-28-2009, 09:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
mannyc Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Palm Beach Boat: Cobia 214cc Posts: 367	DL's baits seem to be the shiznit! congrats bro! __________________ Manny

06-28-2009, 10:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	sorry to hear about your bad luck Bill. Your time will come soon. Hope TJs arm is OK __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

06-29-2009, 08:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Boat: TOPAZ 24 Posts: 716	We all have had heartbreakers but thats tough- too have him basically "in the boat" , just to have him slip away. Makes for a great "one that got away story"

06-29-2009, 08:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	Steve- There are no "great" one that got away stories. They all suck, this one just sucks worse since it meant that they got to watch their tournament winnings sink away and die. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

06-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
NightCrawler Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: pompano Boat: fishing Posts: 966	Wow. I think an exorcism or something is needed here. Damn dude!! I bet you guys have been playing it back in your minds since it happened. I guess its like when you get into a car wreck you see it in slow motion, you know whats gonna happen, but there aint shit you can do about it!!! That's when a guy like TURTLE would come in handy. I could see him jumping on its back and stabbing it 15 times in the head Your luck will turn...it has to.

06-29-2009, 10:16 AM	#22 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 669	Man thats tough luck there .........you guys will get em next time __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!!

06-29-2009, 11:19 AM	#24 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Sorry to hear that guys. That sucks so bad! I hope TJ was not hurts to bad. __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

06-29-2009, 12:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
GENERALturtle. Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: on da 50 Best Catch: your mom Occupation: boat lettering and sign Posts: 602	sorry to hear bout that buck and TJ. I was stoked to hear you guys hooked up late and was hoping you'd get her. that sux __________________

06-29-2009, 12:47 PM	#26 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Best Catch: .5lb Brim on 17lb test Occupation: Charter Boat Captain. Posts: 2,389	There's not another boat out there I'd like to see win more than you guys. Sorry for the bad luck. The day will come! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

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