Grand Slam Broadbill Class - Swordfish Tournament

Mike · 11-02-2005, 07:59 AM

2nd Grand Slam Hydroglow Broadbill Classic
Fishing dates are Friday, Nov 18, Sat Nov 19
Weigh in at Sailfish Marina 6-9AM 19th and 20th
Entry Fee: $250/ $300 at Captains Meeting
Tournament Director: Jim McGrath
Website: www.grandslambiggame.com/broadbill.htm
Email: grandslamjim1@aol.com

Beerman · 11-02-2005, 10:21 AM

The Beerman Swordfishing Team is in!!

Captain_Dav · 11-03-2005, 11:33 AM

Although I am not going to be able to fish this event, what weight on average is a 47" fork length fish? Also is a fish of that size mature enough to spawn at least once before being removed from the population? I am only asking because I do not know the answers to these questions, and for my own knowledge and ability to defend myself at the dock if I get the pleasure or chance to boat one someday.

It is not that I do not support tournaments; it is that I feel that any tournament should have minimum size limits that promote the fish's ability to reproduce at least one time during their life cycle. Especially when we as fishermen and women are targeting a species that is in the process of rebuilding it’s stalks from either environmental reasons, or over fishing commercially or in the name of sport. I am not trying to criticize or incite an argument I am just curious. While I know that the commercial fishing fleet may not be discriminative in what they kill all the time, it does not mean that we as a fishing community need not be either.

Shark Tagger · 11-03-2005, 12:12 PM

If you think about it, you would rather see pups killed than breeders. A pup can indeed grow into a breeder, but killed a breeder say 150+ plus in my opionion is worse than killing a pup.

a 47 inch fish is tiny.. range from 35 to 50 pounds.

With these tournaments you cant plese everyone.. the tournament directors take alot of heat on both ends of the stick.

I Like the 55 inch rules myself that I have seen the darkside of the moon enforce.

Just my .02

Captain_Dav · 11-03-2005, 12:45 PM

Thank you for your opinion and insight on this matter.

I guess that I need to do some research on the subject and point that it is better to kill the future breeders, rather then the current breeders. The same philosophy is used in Nova Scotia for Atlantic salmon, and I have not yet totally embraced the concept. I guess that the philosophy is saying that these fish have survived the environment and fishing and are now ready to procreate, but wouldn’t size limits from a federal level, or better yet the sportfishing community (to keep the feds out of it and protect us from them) promote growth of the stocks by allowing the juveniles to grow to be able to reproduce?

It is our fishery and our duty to protect ourselves through self-management. I cannot say what I will do when I am finally in the position of killing a juvenile fish because I have not made it to this accomplishment yet. I can say that I know that a picture will last forever and mounts are available in all sizes now, and the fillets will eventually be gone and a forgotten meal. I guess that is a bridge I will cross when I get there. Tight Lines

Nick C · 11-03-2005, 03:49 PM

Team FlatsNick should be there!

2 back to back all nighters... living the dream!

Beerman · 11-14-2005, 02:18 PM

They cancelled the tourney due to weather already

Venice Tunaman · 11-14-2005, 02:47 PM

shizzzzzzzzzzznit

quack quack · 11-14-2005, 03:27 PM

any weather dates

Beerman · 11-14-2005, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric willer

any weather dates

Not as of yet, but I am sure there will be soon

Nick C · 11-14-2005, 10:11 PM

I say make it a one night deal and just fish Saturday night.

J.P Freeman · 11-14-2005, 10:46 PM

good luck guys, another one that i will miss.

11-02-2005, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,322	Grand Slam Broadbill Class - Swordfish Tournament 2nd Grand Slam Hydroglow Broadbill Classic Fishing dates are Friday, Nov 18, Sat Nov 19 Weigh in at Sailfish Marina 6-9AM 19th and 20th Entry Fee: $250/ $300 at Captains Meeting Tournament Director: Jim McGrath Website: www.grandslambiggame.com/broadbill.htm Email: grandslamjim1@aol.com __________________ Fishing Reports

11-02-2005, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 606	The Beerman Swordfishing Team is in!! __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!!

11-03-2005, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Captain_Dav Grunt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport Beach, Ca Boat: Fishing, Hunting, Diving Occupation: Captain Posts: 5	Just a Question? Although I am not going to be able to fish this event, what weight on average is a 47" fork length fish? Also is a fish of that size mature enough to spawn at least once before being removed from the population? I am only asking because I do not know the answers to these questions, and for my own knowledge and ability to defend myself at the dock if I get the pleasure or chance to boat one someday. It is not that I do not support tournaments; it is that I feel that any tournament should have minimum size limits that promote the fish's ability to reproduce at least one time during their life cycle. Especially when we as fishermen and women are targeting a species that is in the process of rebuilding it’s stalks from either environmental reasons, or over fishing commercially or in the name of sport. I am not trying to criticize or incite an argument I am just curious. While I know that the commercial fishing fleet may not be discriminative in what they kill all the time, it does not mean that we as a fishing community need not be either. __________________ Light Winds, And Calm Seas. Captain Dav M/Y Tiger Shark

11-03-2005, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Captain_Dav Grunt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport Beach, Ca Boat: Fishing, Hunting, Diving Occupation: Captain Posts: 5	Thanks for the come back Thank you for your opinion and insight on this matter. I guess that I need to do some research on the subject and point that it is better to kill the future breeders, rather then the current breeders. The same philosophy is used in Nova Scotia for Atlantic salmon, and I have not yet totally embraced the concept. I guess that the philosophy is saying that these fish have survived the environment and fishing and are now ready to procreate, but wouldn’t size limits from a federal level, or better yet the sportfishing community (to keep the feds out of it and protect us from them) promote growth of the stocks by allowing the juveniles to grow to be able to reproduce? It is our fishery and our duty to protect ourselves through self-management. I cannot say what I will do when I am finally in the position of killing a juvenile fish because I have not made it to this accomplishment yet. I can say that I know that a picture will last forever and mounts are available in all sizes now, and the fillets will eventually be gone and a forgotten meal. I guess that is a bridge I will cross when I get there. Tight Lines __________________ Light Winds, And Calm Seas. Captain Dav M/Y Tiger Shark

11-03-2005, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,110	Team FlatsNick should be there! 2 back to back all nighters... living the dream! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

11-03-2005, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 916	If you think about it, you would rather see pups killed than breeders. A pup can indeed grow into a breeder, but killed a breeder say 150+ plus in my opionion is worse than killing a pup. a 47 inch fish is tiny.. range from 35 to 50 pounds. With these tournaments you cant plese everyone.. the tournament directors take alot of heat on both ends of the stick. I Like the 55 inch rules myself that I have seen the darkside of the moon enforce. Just my .02

11-14-2005, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 606	They cancelled the tourney due to weather already __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!!

11-14-2005, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Venice Tunaman Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Venice Louisiana Posts: 205	shizzzzzzzzzzznit

11-14-2005, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,452	any weather dates

11-14-2005, 10:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,110	I say make it a one night deal and just fish Saturday night. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

11-14-2005, 10:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
J.P Freeman Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FLA Boat: 19 ft. Century Best Catch: 400 lbs. club Occupation: USCG Posts: 289	good luck guys, another one that i will miss. __________________ If it ain't shartruse, it ain't no use.

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