A little Sunburned Swordfish tournament

Skip Smith · 10-12-2009, 04:48 PM

We heard the fish were starting to bite again. The weather looks decent to maybe.
One member caught a 360 lb fish on Saturday.

Please read the rules and stop by the Captains meeting on Friday night. You do not have to be a member to fish this tournament.

A Swordfish Club Outing:
Fishing will be on: Oct 17, 2009. 8am to 4 pm. Kickoff party, at RJ Boyles shop, to be held on Fri, Oct 16th from 6pm to 8pm.

Format: PUT THEM ON THE DOCK!
In an effort to help catch the quota, two fish may be weighed per boat. Cumulative weight wins.
Fish weighed are worth 1 point per pound. Same points for electric or manual reels.
Entrance Fee is $300. $50 of this fee will be kept by the club for a Sat Tag. And other donations TBD.

You may register for the outing at the following locations:
Custom Rod & Reel (954-781-5600)
RJ Boyle Studio (954-420-5001)
Skip (954-205-0010)

Outing Rules: (rules subject to change after a meeting this week)
1. Official tournament channel is VHF 10. All hookups must be called in at the time of the hookup. If you hook up after 3:30pm you must call in the hookup along with your lat/long. (or if you are still fighting a fish after this time, you must provide your lat/long)
2. Only Conventional Rod and Reel as well as Electric Reels are permitted.
3. All fish will be reported through the NMFS tournament reporting requirement.
4. Boats may leave from their home port.
5. Boundaries for fishing:
Government Cut is the South Boundary 25°45’N
Boynton inlet is the North Boundary: 26°32N You are allowed to drift North of this line, if you are hooked up before you cross the line.
6. Lines in at 8am, Lines out at 4pm. (use your GPS for the time, in case you do not hear the committee boat)
7. Scale will open at 4pm and close at 7pm. The weigh station will be the South Dock at Merritt’s Boat Yard. (across from Alsdorf park)
8. Eligible swordfish for the weighed category must be 47 inches short length measurement.
9. In the event of a tie, the first boated fish will be the tie breaker.
10. Bad weather will postpone the outing to Sunday Oct. 18th, or the following weekend.
11. All participants who enter the outing do so at their own risk.
12. In the event that no fish are caught, entries will be refunded.
13. Boats must follow the NMFS laws applied to your vessel. (commercial or recreational regulations)
14. All rules subject to change, and will be finalized at the Captains meeting.
This meeting will be held at RJ Boyles shop on Friday Oct 16th at 7pm.

RELEASE CATEGORY:
In an effort to promote conservation and science, TBF will donate a print and some TBF tags to the boat with the most tagged and released swordfish- Time dated digital photos required to win the prize.

Skip Smith · 10-13-2009, 07:38 PM

Looks like the weather may be a problem. We hope the front is slower than forecasted.

Stand by:

FRIDAY
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A light CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.

FRIDAY NIGHT
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

SATURDAY
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS NEAR
SHORE AND UP TO 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS
A light CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE DAY.

SATURDAY NIGHT
NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR
SHORE AND UP TO 3 TO 5 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS
A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING NORTH 15 TO
20 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR SHORE AND UP TO 4 TO 6 FEET IN THE
GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.

Great Escape · 10-13-2009, 09:20 PM

Skip, when will you make the call regarding the weather?

Skip Smith · 10-13-2009, 10:41 PM

this tournament is now CANCELLED. or at least postponed until the following weekend.

We need better weather and the fishing to improve too.

Thanks to everyone that supports this tournament for your understanding and patience.

WhItEoUt 23 · 10-14-2009, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the heads up Skip.

Broadbill-Pro · 10-14-2009, 12:59 PM

Considering the weather forecast and the slow fishing, it's a good call to postpone it.

Disco Lady · 10-14-2009, 02:03 PM

Good call Captain Skip,

Looks like that front is coming for sure.

DL,

e-money · 10-15-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

Considering the weather forecast and the slow fishing, it's a good call to postpone it.

Sorry to hear Skip,but appreciate head's up. Honestly a little bit surprised tourney would be called off now due to bite or weather. (2-4' is too rough for our "hardcore" 'old farts'??)

j/k !

IE SATURDAY
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS NEAR
SHORE AND UP TO 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS
A light CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE DAY.

How in the world anyone can predict what the bite will be on Saturday the 17th is a mystery.

The guys up here SLAYED the daytimers last week-end even though bite may have been slow down S etc.

What happened to "every day is a new day". I always heard optimism & positive attitude were crucial. To call it off now because bite was slow past week,and it might be a lili bumpy is "sketchy". (IMHO).

Skip Smith · 10-15-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-money

Sorry to hear Skip,but appreciate head's up. Honestly a little bit surprised tourney would be called off now due to bite or weather. (2-4' is too rough for our "hardcore" 'old farts'??)

j/k !

IE SATURDAY
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS NEAR
SHORE AND UP TO 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS
A light CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE DAY.

How in the world anyone can predict what the bite will be on Saturday the 17th is a mystery.

The guys up here SLAYED the daytimers last week-end even though bite may have been slow down S etc.

What happened to "every day is a new day". I always heard optimism & positive attitude were crucial. To call it off now because bite was slow past week,and it might be a lili bumpy is "sketchy". (IMHO).

Obviously, you have never been involved in operating a tournament. It takes work (I do not take any money personally) and then it takes boat/anglers with money to make it go. (to name the main parts)

If you have neither, there is no tournament. It guys like you that makes volunteers like me to never bother with this again.

And if your so smart, why dont you run a tournament "up there" where they are biting.

Most people down here, do not like to burn fuel, pay out lots of money for poor fishing and getting there butts kicked by the weather.

Have a great day.

e-money · 10-15-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Smith

Obviously, you have never been involved in operating a tournament. It takes work (I do not take any money personally) and then it takes boat/anglers with money to make it go. (to name the main parts)

If you have neither, there is no tournament. It guys like you that makes volunteers like me to never bother with this again.

And if your so smart, why dont you run a tournament "up there" where they are biting.

Most people down here, do not like to burn fuel, pay out lots of money for poor fishing and getting there butts kicked by the weather.

Have a great day.

Skip,I have nothing but respect for you and said I was kidding.(sheesh). It's clear you are not having a good day & yes I have been involved with setting up some and even "working" tournaments for over 15 years. I know it is a thankless job with major hassle and little to no pay-back. However, If one comment you don't agree with is enough to make you "hang up" your volunteer hat, I truly apologize.(but there has to be more to it than that.)

If it's low turnout & marginal weather so be it. No reason to be nasty about it!! I was kidding after all the young buck vs Old Fart trash talking & have a good one.

swordstalker · 10-15-2009, 10:26 AM

[QUOTE To call it off now because bite was slow past week,and it might be a lili bumpy is "sketchy". (IMHO).

[/QUOTE]

E,
My guess is the forecasted west winds and the corresponding drop in the barometer have more to do with it than the marine conditions. I know we did not plan on fishing for that very reason.

e-money · 10-15-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordstalker

[QUOTE To call it off now because bite was slow past week,and it might be a lili bumpy is "sketchy". (IMHO).

E,
My guess is the forecasted west winds and the corresponding drop in the barometer have more to do with it than the marine conditions. I know we did not plan on fishing for that very reason.[/QUOTE]

Makes sense, I knew the barometric pressure could be a factor, that plus west usually = bunk from my log books. With some species,(IE wahoo & reef fish)it appears that they chew on the barometric fall (as front approaches) then shut off once pressure drops too low. Wonder if swords do the same & try to feed more aggressively while "getting is good"? Seems like after a couple good cold fronts we tend to get a "push" of new travelers. It would be interesting if we could develop a sword-bite "matrix" that factors in wind, barometer, moon & maybe even tidal influence.

weekley rehab · 10-15-2009, 10:39 AM

I am personally very glad it has been moved as I will be back from Vegas and will have a chance to get something on the dock.

WhItEoUt 23 · 10-15-2009, 02:54 PM

Will this be pushed to the next weekend Skip.

Thanks

Skip Smith · 10-15-2009, 03:17 PM

We do not want to interfere with the Darkside tournament and the boat show is real close too. We will make a decision soon.

TOPPDAWG · 10-15-2009, 04:02 PM

Yea i know you can't please everyone but most people in the industry will be setting up or moving in for the boat show the next two weeks.

We( team bluelight special ) were planning to fish this weekend but next weekend all the duskys have to be shined up and pretty for the show. I'm sure we will get involved but maybe not to fish .

If you need some volunteers skip let me know. Dusky is always willing to help out.

Broadbill-Pro · 10-16-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-money

(2-4' is too rough for our "hardcore" 'old farts'??)

Any time you want to trade sea stories let me know!

e-money · 10-17-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

Any time you want to trade sea stories let me know!

I'll bet we both have some good ones to tell over the year's Vinny.

(when time permits,I have a good one off Bimini in 94 so I probably fall into the "old fart" camp even though I run w some of the "young bucks".

Again, in retrospect me calling Skip's decision "sketchy" was out of line and I apologized,as I was kidding around.

The SF club is way cool & the fact he donates his time & energy w little to no profit says a lot.

Interestingly enough I was on the reef on a 1/2 day charter (guided trip) this AM and thought about how little fun it would have been to be daytimin when the wind picked up to 15-20 out of the W/NW.

Good call and as an aside we got some nice muttons (18-22")and some flag YT's as the wind shifted & pressure dropped.

Once the wind started honking in earnest bite shut off & drift was frustrating as wind was against the tide.

Skip Smith · 10-21-2009, 05:57 PM

The clubs tournament is cancelled for this month, even thought the weather window looks good for this weekend. (if prediction holds true)

We encourage everyone to get in some practice and get ready for the "darkside" tournament.

Catch-em-up,
Skip

weekley rehab · 10-21-2009, 06:38 PM

ugghhh ! sailfish season is coming fast would have loved to get a some swords on the dock.

Another Toy · 11-17-2009, 08:58 AM

Hello All,
Are we starting to look at another date for this yet.
Please let us know. Looking forward to this.
Thanks

10-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skip Smith Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pompano bch, Fl Posts: 145	A little Sunburned Swordfish tournament We heard the fish were starting to bite again. The weather looks decent to maybe. One member caught a 360 lb fish on Saturday. Please read the rules and stop by the Captains meeting on Friday night. You do not have to be a member to fish this tournament. A Swordfish Club Outing: Fishing will be on: Oct 17, 2009. 8am to 4 pm. Kickoff party, at RJ Boyles shop, to be held on Fri, Oct 16th from 6pm to 8pm. Format: PUT THEM ON THE DOCK! In an effort to help catch the quota, two fish may be weighed per boat. Cumulative weight wins. Fish weighed are worth 1 point per pound. Same points for electric or manual reels. Entrance Fee is $300. $50 of this fee will be kept by the club for a Sat Tag. And other donations TBD. You may register for the outing at the following locations: Custom Rod & Reel (954-781-5600) RJ Boyle Studio (954-420-5001) Skip (954-205-0010) Outing Rules: (rules subject to change after a meeting this week) 1. Official tournament channel is VHF 10. All hookups must be called in at the time of the hookup. If you hook up after 3:30pm you must call in the hookup along with your lat/long. (or if you are still fighting a fish after this time, you must provide your lat/long) 2. Only Conventional Rod and Reel as well as Electric Reels are permitted. 3. All fish will be reported through the NMFS tournament reporting requirement. 4. Boats may leave from their home port. 5. Boundaries for fishing: Government Cut is the South Boundary 25°45’N Boynton inlet is the North Boundary: 26°32N You are allowed to drift North of this line, if you are hooked up before you cross the line. 6. Lines in at 8am, Lines out at 4pm. (use your GPS for the time, in case you do not hear the committee boat) 7. Scale will open at 4pm and close at 7pm. The weigh station will be the South Dock at Merritt’s Boat Yard. (across from Alsdorf park) 8. Eligible swordfish for the weighed category must be 47 inches short length measurement. 9. In the event of a tie, the first boated fish will be the tie breaker. 10. Bad weather will postpone the outing to Sunday Oct. 18th, or the following weekend. 11. All participants who enter the outing do so at their own risk. 12. In the event that no fish are caught, entries will be refunded. 13. Boats must follow the NMFS laws applied to your vessel. (commercial or recreational regulations) 14. All rules subject to change, and will be finalized at the Captains meeting. This meeting will be held at RJ Boyles shop on Friday Oct 16th at 7pm. RELEASE CATEGORY: In an effort to promote conservation and science, TBF will donate a print and some TBF tags to the boat with the most tagged and released swordfish- Time dated digital photos required to win the prize.

10-13-2009, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	Skip, when will you make the call regarding the weather? __________________ Juggling life

10-13-2009, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skip Smith Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pompano bch, Fl Posts: 145	this tournament is now CANCELLED. or at least postponed until the following weekend. We need better weather and the fishing to improve too. Thanks to everyone that supports this tournament for your understanding and patience. Last edited by Skip Smith; 10-14-2009 at 09:25 AM..

10-14-2009, 11:38 AM	#5 (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: 2,400	Thanks for the heads up Skip. __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

10-14-2009, 02:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	Good call Captain Skip, Looks like that front is coming for sure. DL, __________________ Check out my running web site: http://www.biggamebaits.com

10-13-2009, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skip Smith Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pompano bch, Fl Posts: 145	Looks like the weather may be a problem. We hope the front is slower than forecasted. Stand by: FRIDAY SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A light CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. FRIDAY NIGHT WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. SATURDAY NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS NEAR SHORE AND UP TO 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A light CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE DAY. SATURDAY NIGHT NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR SHORE AND UP TO 3 TO 5 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SUNDAY NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR SHORE AND UP TO 4 TO 6 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

10-14-2009, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,728	Considering the weather forecast and the slow fishing, it's a good call to postpone it.

10-15-2009, 10:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
swordstalker Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Boat: 36 Yellowfin "Nauti Girl" Best Catch: My Wife Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 508	[QUOTE To call it off now because bite was slow past week,and it might be a lili bumpy is "sketchy". (IMHO).[/QUOTE] E, My guess is the forecasted west winds and the corresponding drop in the barometer have more to do with it than the marine conditions. I know we did not plan on fishing for that very reason.

10-15-2009, 10:39 AM	#13 (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	I am personally very glad it has been moved as I will be back from Vegas and will have a chance to get something on the dock. __________________ 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.

10-15-2009, 02:54 PM	#14 (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: 2,400	Will this be pushed to the next weekend Skip. Thanks __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

10-15-2009, 03:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Skip Smith Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pompano bch, Fl Posts: 145	We do not want to interfere with the Darkside tournament and the boat show is real close too. We will make a decision soon.

10-15-2009, 04:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
TOPPDAWG Hooked Up 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: 152	Yea i know you can't please everyone but most people in the industry will be setting up or moving in for the boat show the next two weeks. We( team bluelight special ) were planning to fish this weekend but next weekend all the duskys have to be shined up and pretty for the show. I'm sure we will get involved but maybe not to fish . If you need some volunteers skip let me know. Dusky is always willing to help out.

10-21-2009, 05:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Skip Smith Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pompano bch, Fl Posts: 145	The clubs tournament is cancelled for this month, even thought the weather window looks good for this weekend. (if prediction holds true) We encourage everyone to get in some practice and get ready for the "darkside" tournament. Catch-em-up, Skip

10-21-2009, 06:38 PM	#20 (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	ugghhh ! sailfish season is coming fast would have loved to get a some swords on the dock. __________________ 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.

11-17-2009, 08:58 AM	#21 (permalink)
Another Toy Lines In Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sebastian Boat: Dusky 203A Best Catch: 10'9" Hammer Head Occupation: Sales Webhosting.net Posts: 88	Hello All, Are we starting to look at another date for this yet. Please let us know. Looking forward to this. Thanks __________________

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