May Swordfish Club Meeting May 14!

Ron.38 Special · 05-07-2008, 12:50 PM

Wake up everyone, its time for the May Swordfish Club meeting.
May 14, 2008, 7:00 pm at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club.

So what's new?
OK fishing has been slow at best recently but some interesting results from those fishing.
Buoy gear reports have been so bad that a few permits have been up for sale recently and at least one moving out of the area. NMFS reports from March show only about 1600 lbs of fish reported by our buoy friends in that month.
Recreational Fishing Reports show a total of 7781 lbs reported since Jan compared to about 27,500 total from buoys. Not that big of a difference when you compare fishing days, etc.

One interesting report in the last few days had the rod and reelers beating most of the buoy boats, so who knows what is going on.

DAYTIME!!!!
Recent report from RJ had him going 1 for 4 and a 25lb oilfish so if that is any sign, the daytime bite may be turning back on. Hopefully we'll have some newer trip reports by meeting day with this calm weather.

What's up in DC?
Vinnie, Ron, and Tim Palmer lead the Florida deligation and its obvious that collectively we have a lot of influence in DC these days and with the mix of the three of us, we cover all bases and have been helping each other out with our individual interests for the fishery. They certainly can't do anything related to swordfish in DC without one of us having some impact.

How about the EFP's in the closed zone?

We have an update from DC and on the water and we will share all of the catch data we have. Vinnie, Tim, and myself will be getting regular updates thru the Advisory Panel on all of the FEC fishing so keep in touch to find out whats going on.

Guest Speaker

Capt. Peter Wright is our guest speaker this month and those who have been at previous meetings with him know he always has some great info to share with his definitive style.

Its going to be a great meeting so keep it on your calendar and we look forward to seeing a full house.

iriesoul · 05-10-2008, 07:52 AM

darn i will be at the schmidt tourney...agh

RiskTaker · 05-14-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorO

Sounds like a good time; I'll be there tonight!! cheers, arthur

Ya Mon! Glad to see you again after several lunar cycles!

So much hard work, so little Island time. Cheers,

bajakian · 05-14-2008, 09:19 AM

This should be a great meeting. Anybody who is serious about fishing and swordfishing should be attending. Hope to see a great turnout tonight.

weekley rehab · 05-14-2008, 07:28 PM

how do you join this club ?

bajakian · 05-15-2008, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by weekley rehab

how do you join this club ?

You get someone to sponsor you and then go to a meeting and pay the dues. If you need a sponsor, Id be glad to be yours. The next meeting is in July.

quack quack · 05-15-2008, 07:59 AM

So tell us about the meeting last night.

swordstalker · 05-15-2008, 12:04 PM

Nice summary Arthur. Good seeing you and the family last night. When you have a chance, I'd like to know how to find the link to the website with the current info. that Ron was talking about.

swordstalker · 05-15-2008, 01:47 PM

Great stuff Arthur! Thanks

05-07-2008, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ron.38 Special Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: 32 Luhrs Best Catch: 407 Sword Rod and Reel! Occupation: Ocean Engineer/Contractor Posts: 324	May Swordfish Club Meeting May 14! Wake up everyone, its time for the May Swordfish Club meeting. May 14, 2008, 7:00 pm at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. So what's new? OK fishing has been slow at best recently but some interesting results from those fishing. Buoy gear reports have been so bad that a few permits have been up for sale recently and at least one moving out of the area. NMFS reports from March show only about 1600 lbs of fish reported by our buoy friends in that month. Recreational Fishing Reports show a total of 7781 lbs reported since Jan compared to about 27,500 total from buoys. Not that big of a difference when you compare fishing days, etc. One interesting report in the last few days had the rod and reelers beating most of the buoy boats, so who knows what is going on. DAYTIME!!!! Recent report from RJ had him going 1 for 4 and a 25lb oilfish so if that is any sign, the daytime bite may be turning back on. Hopefully we'll have some newer trip reports by meeting day with this calm weather. What's up in DC? Vinnie, Ron, and Tim Palmer lead the Florida deligation and its obvious that collectively we have a lot of influence in DC these days and with the mix of the three of us, we cover all bases and have been helping each other out with our individual interests for the fishery. They certainly can't do anything related to swordfish in DC without one of us having some impact. How about the EFP's in the closed zone? We have an update from DC and on the water and we will share all of the catch data we have. Vinnie, Tim, and myself will be getting regular updates thru the Advisory Panel on all of the FEC fishing so keep in touch to find out whats going on. Guest Speaker Capt. Peter Wright is our guest speaker this month and those who have been at previous meetings with him know he always has some great info to share with his definitive style. Its going to be a great meeting so keep it on your calendar and we look forward to seeing a full house.

05-14-2008, 09:19 AM	#4 (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: 2,428	This should be a great meeting. Anybody who is serious about fishing and swordfishing should be attending. Hope to see a great turnout tonight. __________________ My friend has a trophy wife, but apparently it wasn't first place. In High School, I went out with two girls. The first was like the girl next door, if you lived next door to a whore house. My doctor said I shouldn't work out until I'm in better shape. I said "Ok, dont send me a bill until I pay you". Steven Wright

05-15-2008, 07:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,408	So tell us about the meeting last night. __________________ 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.

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