West End Grand Bahama Sword Tournament

Predator Freeport · 11-07-2006, 05:46 AM

Wonder if anyone heard about a Sword Tourny being held in early 2007 at Old Bahama Bay in West End??

Captain Joe McGivern · 11-07-2006, 10:11 AM

No info please!

DIRTYFOOT2 · 11-07-2006, 10:38 AM

Hadn't heard anything. There are a few coming up here locally. How did you guys end up in the Wahoo tourney?
Later

,
Butch

Predator Freeport · 01-05-2007, 04:58 PM

I just read an article that mentioned The Bahamas Swordfish Championship to take place at Old Bahama Bay, West End Grand Bahama, July 26th – 29th, 2007.

"Since the Atlantic Longline Ban of 2001, swordfish populations have had an extraordinary rebound. Incredible catches are being reported all along the Gulf Stream, particularly the waters off of West End. The Bahamas Swordfish Championship will pit some of the best big-game fishing teams against one another as they compete for the title and the Championship Trophy; and let’s not forget the $20,000 in cash prize money. The anglers hit the high seas July 26th though 29th, 2007."

Would love to put a team together!

John

DIRTYFOOT2 · 01-05-2007, 05:12 PM

Predator,
Have you found em yet? I'll come fish it w/ ya, but it sounds like we need to do some serious prefishing. I bet Vinny knows where they are in your neck o the woods.

Predator Freeport · 01-06-2007, 06:55 AM

Butch, sad to say have not even tried for a while. Busy with all the Wahoo tournys. Next one this week in Treasure.

John

Predator Freeport · 01-07-2007, 06:14 AM

No problem for the prefishing. It would be interesting, think alot of the boats would cross back over the GS and fish the waters they know. Depending on the rules and time allowed.

Can't wait, it will be fun to try somethinf new over here.

John

FinalPoint · 01-07-2007, 10:25 AM

Sounds like an awesome time - keep us updated.

LIGHTS OUT · 01-07-2007, 10:38 AM

Sounds good to me.

Nick C · 01-07-2007, 04:51 PM

hmmmmm... sounds like a cool idea

islandshark633 · 01-09-2007, 06:52 AM

has anyone actually caught one there recently?????

Bait Washer · 01-10-2007, 11:18 AM

Predator,
Called Old Bahama Bay today 01/10/07 and they told me they knew nothing about a sword tournament.
Where did you get your information?

CaptKen · 01-16-2007, 08:27 PM

Hmmmm interesting, I guess 6 fish per boat..... That is the law over there right ?

Predator Freeport · 01-22-2007, 11:18 AM

The Swordfish Tournament is definetly on!!!! Old Bahama Bay July 26th to the 29th. Spoke to Tony who just organized both legs of the Bahamas Wahoo Challange and he will also be organizing the Swordfish Tourney. You should start to hear more about it shortly.

But with $20,000 in prize money, before the calcutta, makes it very attactive.

Look forward to putting a winning team together.

Captain Joe McGivern · 01-29-2007, 11:30 AM

See you there! Looks like a great time!

Darkside · 01-29-2007, 03:54 PM

Wondering if the tournament will allow boats to fish US waters, and if they don't will be interesting to see what is caught. Anxiously awaiting rules and entry form, have crew ready to roll.

Captain Joe McGivern · 01-30-2007, 03:29 PM

Drew,

From what little i know, we will not be able to run back to state waters to fish. This is not confirmed as of now, but i will find out in the next day or so. Tony is putting on the tourney, i am just waiting for a call back from him. Either way the tourney should be a great time, there are definetly fish around west end

savanna lynn · 06-14-2007, 09:59 PM

hey john wont be able to make it sounds like fun though willbe in md at the time doing the WMO good luck call me we've been doing good out of ft pierce

Momentum · 06-14-2007, 10:07 PM

I wish Tony held swordfish tournaments over here...nobody can stand up to him....nobody. Interesting about that tournament...if I get the new sled by then, I'm in.

Another Grand · 06-25-2007, 11:08 AM

Hey guys, I just got an email from Tony regarding this event because I was concerned with the dates conflicting with the Jurassic Drift as we were unaware of the tournament. This tournament is a no go for the present time, a later date is trying to be determined but at the current time it is a no go.

Tony is a class act, and has helped us out with our tournament a great deal. I hope he does put one together over there sometime in the future.

Johnny

11-07-2006, 05:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Predator Freeport Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Freeport, Bahamas Posts: 58	West End Grand Bahama Sword Tournament Wonder if anyone heard about a Sword Tourny being held in early 2007 at Old Bahama Bay in West End??

11-07-2006, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 706	No info please! __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing South Florida Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

11-07-2006, 10:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,001	Freeport Tourney Hadn't heard anything. There are a few coming up here locally. How did you guys end up in the Wahoo tourney? Later , Butch __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

01-05-2007, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Predator Freeport Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Freeport, Bahamas Posts: 58	The Bahamas Swordfish Championship I just read an article that mentioned The Bahamas Swordfish Championship to take place at Old Bahama Bay, West End Grand Bahama, July 26th – 29th, 2007. "Since the Atlantic Longline Ban of 2001, swordfish populations have had an extraordinary rebound. Incredible catches are being reported all along the Gulf Stream, particularly the waters off of West End. The Bahamas Swordfish Championship will pit some of the best big-game fishing teams against one another as they compete for the title and the Championship Trophy; and let’s not forget the $20,000 in cash prize money. The anglers hit the high seas July 26th though 29th, 2007." Would love to put a team together! John

01-05-2007, 05:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,001	Predator, Have you found em yet? I'll come fish it w/ ya, but it sounds like we need to do some serious prefishing. I bet Vinny knows where they are in your neck o the woods. __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

01-06-2007, 06:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Predator Freeport Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Freeport, Bahamas Posts: 58	Butch, sad to say have not even tried for a while. Busy with all the Wahoo tournys. Next one this week in Treasure. John

01-07-2007, 06:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Predator Freeport Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Freeport, Bahamas Posts: 58	No problem for the prefishing. It would be interesting, think alot of the boats would cross back over the GS and fish the waters they know. Depending on the rules and time allowed. Can't wait, it will be fun to try somethinf new over here. John

01-07-2007, 10:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: School Posts: 883	Sounds like an awesome time - keep us updated.

01-07-2007, 10:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
LIGHTS OUT Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plantation, Fl. Boat: 26' Open Fish/ Twin 200 Best Catch: 300+ Swordy Occupation: entrepreneur Posts: 557	Sounds good to me.

01-07-2007, 04:51 PM	#10 (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	hmmmmm... sounds like a cool idea __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

01-09-2007, 06:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 675	has anyone actually caught one there recently????? __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

01-10-2007, 11:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bait Washer Lines In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sebastian,Fl. Boat: boats and fishing Occupation: manager Posts: 87	Predator, Called Old Bahama Bay today 01/10/07 and they told me they knew nothing about a sword tournament. Where did you get your information?

01-16-2007, 08:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
CaptKen Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunrise/Dania Fla. Occupation: Power Plant Control Room Operator Posts: 837	Hmmmm interesting, I guess 6 fish per boat..... That is the law over there right ? __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~CaptKen1

01-22-2007, 11:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
Predator Freeport Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Freeport, Bahamas Posts: 58	The Swordfish Tournament is definetly on!!!! Old Bahama Bay July 26th to the 29th. Spoke to Tony who just organized both legs of the Bahamas Wahoo Challange and he will also be organizing the Swordfish Tourney. You should start to hear more about it shortly. But with $20,000 in prize money, before the calcutta, makes it very attactive. Look forward to putting a winning team together.

01-29-2007, 11:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 706	See you there! Looks like a great time! __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing South Florida Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

01-29-2007, 03:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
Darkside Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 377	Wondering if the tournament will allow boats to fish US waters, and if they don't will be interesting to see what is caught. Anxiously awaiting rules and entry form, have crew ready to roll. __________________ SAVE THE DATES: Hydro Glow Summer Swordfish Slam - JUNE 21, 2008 Hydro Glow Winter Swordfest - DECEMBER 6, 2008

01-30-2007, 03:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 706	Drew, From what little i know, we will not be able to run back to state waters to fish. This is not confirmed as of now, but i will find out in the next day or so. Tony is putting on the tourney, i am just waiting for a call back from him. Either way the tourney should be a great time, there are definetly fish around west end __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing South Florida Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

06-14-2007, 09:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
savanna lynn Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 220	hey john wont be able to make it sounds like fun though willbe in md at the time doing the WMO good luck call me we've been doing good out of ft pierce

06-14-2007, 10:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
Momentum Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 330	I wish Tony held swordfish tournaments over here...nobody can stand up to him....nobody. Interesting about that tournament...if I get the new sled by then, I'm in. __________________ Broadbill Slam - October 20, 2007 - information to be released after Swordlords Broadbill Circuit Finals (invitational) - November 10, 2007 www.broadbill-circuit.com

06-25-2007, 11:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
Another Grand Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 971	Hey guys, I just got an email from Tony regarding this event because I was concerned with the dates conflicting with the Jurassic Drift as we were unaware of the tournament. This tournament is a no go for the present time, a later date is trying to be determined but at the current time it is a no go. Tony is a class act, and has helped us out with our tournament a great deal. I hope he does put one together over there sometime in the future. Johnny

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