Lights (new guy)

Randy · 06-07-2005, 07:32 AM

Greetings , Im new to the group. I and some friends have been swordfishing (6 times now) from Pt. Everglades (boat TEASER) and are at 6 fish the largest 170#. We're kinda new at this and I was wondering if anyone has any info on which light to use. We have a "Hydroglow" and a smaller 18" light and was wondering does anyone change to smaller lights on full moon and larger on no moon etc.?

I've been reading up on moon effects and was wondering if anyone has tried this ? We're now devoted to the sport and are going out 5 pm till 5 am when this weather permits . We seem to get hit more often on full moon nights compared to no moon and from 8-11 then 1-3am seem to be the hot times. Any suggestions ?

hannaman · 06-07-2005, 10:34 AM

Hey Randy, I'm in Plantation also. On the brighter nights I don't use a hydraglow, but would consider it more so on the darker nights closer to the new moon.

jerry · 06-07-2005, 11:28 AM

I use my hydro glow all the time. It draws bait to the boat which in my opinion is the start of the food chain. Hopefully this chain ends with a sword in the box. I have just stated sword fishing myself and we have caught 16 in the past 3 months. We have caught fish in all stages of the moon but my favourite time is the backside of the full moon.

Randy · 06-07-2005, 12:11 PM

Im finding out it's like all fishing, different people do it different ways, Some say more light better others differ. :???: One of the best things about fishin is tweakin until your doin well. Thanks again for the imput and I hope to hear all you guys offshore on the radio . (72) My boat name is TEASER ! Catch em up !

albar1 · 06-07-2005, 01:04 PM

Good luck randy. I am finding out the same things. It is best to listen and learn from others and find out what works best for you. I am going out tonight radio tuned to 72 boat name scrap pays good luck all.

Randy · 06-07-2005, 08:19 PM

I'd be headin out tonight too but these squalls are a little too unpredictable for my 24 footer ! Im hopeing the weqther settles for the end of the week . ny buds are driving me crazy ! :sad:

06-07-2005, 07:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Randy Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 124	Lights (new guy) Greetings , Im new to the group. I and some friends have been swordfishing (6 times now) from Pt. Everglades (boat TEASER) and are at 6 fish the largest 170#. We're kinda new at this and I was wondering if anyone has any info on which light to use. We have a "Hydroglow" and a smaller 18" light and was wondering does anyone change to smaller lights on full moon and larger on no moon etc.? I've been reading up on moon effects and was wondering if anyone has tried this ? We're now devoted to the sport and are going out 5 pm till 5 am when this weather permits . We seem to get hit more often on full moon nights compared to no moon and from 8-11 then 1-3am seem to be the hot times. Any suggestions ?

06-07-2005, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
hannaman Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Boat: 32 Donzi w/ twins Best Catch: 300+ pound Swordfish club, still. Occupation: Charter Boat Captain Posts: 672	Hey Randy, I'm in Plantation also. On the brighter nights I don't use a hydraglow, but would consider it more so on the darker nights closer to the new moon. __________________ Captain Cary Hanna New Lattitude SportFishing Charters 954-907-0967 Florida Fishing Charters

06-07-2005, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 124	Thanks Guys ! Im finding out it's like all fishing, different people do it different ways, Some say more light better others differ. :???: One of the best things about fishin is tweakin until your doin well. Thanks again for the imput and I hope to hear all you guys offshore on the radio . (72) My boat name is TEASER ! Catch em up !

06-07-2005, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Randy Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 124	Good Luck Albar1 I'd be headin out tonight too but these squalls are a little too unpredictable for my 24 footer ! Im hopeing the weqther settles for the end of the week . ny buds are driving me crazy ! :sad:

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06-07-2005, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
jerry Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jamaica Boat: 35ft Contender Best Catch: they are all good Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 359	I use my hydro glow all the time. It draws bait to the boat which in my opinion is the start of the food chain. Hopefully this chain ends with a sword in the box. I have just stated sword fishing myself and we have caught 16 in the past 3 months. We have caught fish in all stages of the moon but my favourite time is the backside of the full moon.

06-07-2005, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
albar1 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pompano Beach Boat: 35 Cabo Best Catch: 200lb + Swordfish Occupation: Refiner Posts: 227	Good luck randy. I am finding out the same things. It is best to listen and learn from others and find out what works best for you. I am going out tonight radio tuned to 72 boat name scrap pays good luck all.

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