12/1/07 Swordfish Satellite Tagging in the daytime: Boca Raton

tunaman81 · 12-02-2007, 02:28 PM

Fished with Capt. Kevin, his sons Zack and Max, their friend Michael, Dave Kerstetter and Derke Snodgrass aboard the the Skirt Chaser yesterday to try to put a satellite tag out on a daytime fish.

The seas were choppy but manageable and we quickly hooked our first fish with Michael working the rod. It looked like a pretty good fish and was peeling line off the 130, however, the hook quickly pulled. Set up on the same drift, and hooked up again. We got the fish to the boat, and Zack grabs the leader as we get ready to tag the fish. All of a sudden, we notice the snap swivel is open and bent and the leader pops out of the swivel and Zach is left holding the leader to the fish. Realizing the fish could run at any time, we quickly got the tag in the fish as Zack quickly grabbed hold of the bill. We got the hook out and released the fish, which we estimated at around 72" and about 160lbs.

Made one more drop, and hooked up again but the hook pulled.

Ended the day at around 2:30pm going 1/3 and successfully tagging a daytime swordfish. A huge thanks to Kevin, Zack, Max, Michael, Dave and Derke for yet another successful tagging trip!!!

In the mayhem, I didn't get any pictures with my digital camera, but Max got some on a still camera which I will post when they get developed.

Disco Lady · 12-02-2007, 02:39 PM

miamiangler1 · 12-02-2007, 03:13 PM

good going ...

DIRTYFOOT2 · 12-02-2007, 07:25 PM

Right on Justin & Co.

Can't wait for the data to come back.

quack quack · 12-03-2007, 09:50 AM

Glad it all worked out for you.

Kevinm · 12-03-2007, 10:18 AM

It was a good day of dropping. We had 3 bites caught 1. The first fish was the best. Too bad we pulled the hook. I think it is important that we find out what these fish are doing, to see if they stay here or are they moving. If these fish are residents then we could be hurting ourselves. I was glad to fish those guys, and my Kids had a great time as well. My crew was 16, 14 and 10 yrs old, and they were great.

catching · 12-03-2007, 10:40 AM

Good Job getting Justin out there Kevin, Figured you would be the guys to get it done

quack quack · 12-03-2007, 10:59 AM

Congrats and thanks again Kevin for putting Justin on the fish.

Cutler · 12-03-2007, 11:40 AM

nice

Another Grand · 12-03-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinm

It was a good day of dropping. We had 3 bites caught 1. The first fish was the best. Too bad we pulled the hook. I think it is important that we find out what these fish are doing, to see if they stay here or are they moving. If these fish are residents then we could be hurting ourselves. I was glad to fish those guys, and my Kids had a great time as well. My crew was 16, 14 and 10 yrs old, and they were great.

Kevin,
I was out that day with Heiny - we were 0-1 and came in because he wouldnt stop bitching......I think you need to get ahold of your cousin, his priorities are all backwards.....I am beginning to understand why he got married and got a poodle.

Nice job on the fish, we were outside of you by a couple miles I think....

Johnny

Kevinm · 12-03-2007, 03:26 PM

Johnny you see me out there. THere were not too many boats around me also it was a little bit snotty, and the tide was hauling a-s. It was close to 4 knots where I was.

Broadbill-Pro · 12-03-2007, 03:31 PM

Justin you picked the right crew to hook up with for a daytime sword! Congrats!!

Kevinm · 12-03-2007, 04:05 PM

Thanks Vinny. It's always fun.

Another Grand · 12-03-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinm

Johnny you see me out there. THere were not too many boats around me also it was a little bit snotty, and the tide was hauling a-s. It was close to 4 knots where I was.

I think we passed you on the way out, or at least some smaller sporty, but we had no clue you were out there. If it was you we went out another 4 miles and to the North from where you were set up, we were definitely alone and between the current and the wind it was a little painful......my boat it is only 23'.....I got wacked on our third drift and got tight for a second but that was it.......I suck. You have PM.

12-02-2007, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
tunaman81 Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Occupation: student Posts: 374	12/1/07 Swordfish Satellite Tagging in the daytime: Boca Raton Fished with Capt. Kevin, his sons Zack and Max, their friend Michael, Dave Kerstetter and Derke Snodgrass aboard the the Skirt Chaser yesterday to try to put a satellite tag out on a daytime fish. The seas were choppy but manageable and we quickly hooked our first fish with Michael working the rod. It looked like a pretty good fish and was peeling line off the 130, however, the hook quickly pulled. Set up on the same drift, and hooked up again. We got the fish to the boat, and Zack grabs the leader as we get ready to tag the fish. All of a sudden, we notice the snap swivel is open and bent and the leader pops out of the swivel and Zach is left holding the leader to the fish. Realizing the fish could run at any time, we quickly got the tag in the fish as Zack quickly grabbed hold of the bill. We got the hook out and released the fish, which we estimated at around 72" and about 160lbs. Made one more drop, and hooked up again but the hook pulled. Ended the day at around 2:30pm going 1/3 and successfully tagging a daytime swordfish. A huge thanks to Kevin, Zack, Max, Michael, Dave and Derke for yet another successful tagging trip!!! In the mayhem, I didn't get any pictures with my digital camera, but Max got some on a still camera which I will post when they get developed. __________________ There is nothing like fishing the deep blue offshore waters

12-02-2007, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,061	Right on Justin & Co. Can't wait for the data to come back. __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

12-03-2007, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Glad it all worked out for you. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

12-03-2007, 10:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,552	Good Job getting Justin out there Kevin, Figured you would be the guys to get it done __________________ Better to be lucky than good

12-03-2007, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Congrats and thanks again Kevin for putting Justin on the fish. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

12-02-2007, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-02-2007, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
miamiangler1 Grander Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: north miami, keystone point Boat: ,live bait ,deep dropping,swordfishing Best Catch: 7ft sailfish on 10#test with diawaBG20, 100#tarpon on 6#test baitcaster bass rod Occupation: selfemployed,real estate, painter,model builder Posts: 1,574	good going ...

12-03-2007, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kevinm Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 32	It was a good day of dropping. We had 3 bites caught 1. The first fish was the best. Too bad we pulled the hook. I think it is important that we find out what these fish are doing, to see if they stay here or are they moving. If these fish are residents then we could be hurting ourselves. I was glad to fish those guys, and my Kids had a great time as well. My crew was 16, 14 and 10 yrs old, and they were great.

12-03-2007, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cutler Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BocaRaton Boat: 31 Yellowfin "AltierJewelers" Best Catch: 52# Dolphin Occupation: Jeweler Posts: 330	nice __________________ www.altierjewelers.com

12-03-2007, 03:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kevinm Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 32	Johnny you see me out there. THere were not too many boats around me also it was a little bit snotty, and the tide was hauling a-s. It was close to 4 knots where I was.

12-03-2007, 03:31 PM	#12 (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: 1,397	Justin you picked the right crew to hook up with for a daytime sword! Congrats!!

12-03-2007, 04:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kevinm Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 32	Thanks Vinny. It's always fun.

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