This Sucks

[bajakian]

Well maybe the proper expression when it comes to all these named storms is "This Blows !". These hurricanes are really screwing up the fishing for the entire week and maybe longer. I know in the big picture, its no biggie and life goes on, especially if we dont get hit by one, but I was really looking forward to getting out this weekend and I am getting cabin fever. There is only so much tinkering that you can do with your tackle in the garage.

Anyways keep your spirits up guys.

To parapharase Kilgore -"Someday this wind is gonna end"

[Disco Lady]

Yeah' It Blows those hundred dollar bills right out of my wallet!

COÑO!!!!!!!!! NO FISH NO PAY!

[weekendbender]

It does blow but I am going to do some work on the boat between the rain, shes in need of some wax and routine stuff. Can't wait to get out there again soon. I hope the folks in Louisianna are ready for this one. They are in for a wild ride.

[Disco Lady]

God Bless! them all. My prayers are with them.

DL,

[miamiangler1]

It does suck .. wanted to go out in to the deep blue ... after a hard week of work ! but been working on my reef tanks and making riggs for the next trip out ! maybe in two weeks as it looks right now !

[Nick C]

Forget the swordies. There are better thing out there walking and swimming around

[Disco Lady]

[billspilingup]

Originally Posted by Nick C

Forget the swordies. There are better thing out there walking and swimming around

Are you saying there's another type of broad that will take all our money, keep us up and out late, consume our free time and thoughts, and despite all this, leave us wanting more?

[PUMPKIN]

Richard,

Fly up to Atlantic City...contact either Canyon Runner, Pez Machine, or Over/Under Adventures and catch tuna 40 miles out until your arms fall off....plus we went 4 for 6 on swordies....

Frank

Originally Posted by bajakian

Well maybe the proper expression when it comes to all these named storms is "This Blows !". These hurricanes are really screwing up the fishing for the entire week and maybe longer. I know in the big picture, its no biggie and life goes on, especially if we dont get hit by one, but I was really looking forward to getting out this weekend and I am getting cabin fever. There is only so much tinkering that you can do with your tackle in the garage.

Anyways keep your spirits up guys.

To parapharase Kilgore -"Someday this wind is gonna end"

[Disco Lady]

Originally Posted by billspilingup

Are you saying there's another type of broad that will take all our money, keep us up and out late, consume our free time and thoughts, and despite all this, leave us wanting more?

Yeah! a Dirty Hooker!

[billspilingup]

Originally Posted by Disco Lady

Yeah! a Dirty Hooker!

Is that from personal experience?



Just messin' with ya! Damn this wind!

[Disco Lady]

COÑO!!!!!!!!!! Dam.. Dirty Hookers! there all the same.

[Uncle Buck]

I'm waiting for my "ocean is too rough" backup plan to arrive. ... A bowfishing kit for my parker compound.

[DIRTYFOOT2]

snook season opened today .

[PUMPKIN]

did someone say dirty hooker??? lets put together the first annual (scratch that..) first monthly SFC sponsored trip to costa rica.....

[Disco Lady]

COÑO!!!!!!!! Costa Rica....Que Rica......Dirty Hookers there.
You'll definitely catch something!



DL,

[Rob C]

It sucks for y'all? but I am still here thinking about how I can rig my sword bates better in ? huracane? settings (slight breeze a little rain) in Houston. Let me know what you think??????????????? We set up a 100, 200, 300, squid, 15"? overall + tip lines 50', and 500'(we work up and down.) 12/0 circ hook, mid body, head stiched on, Hydro glow10ft down. LP lights on the leadears at the swivel(15')weights around there too.
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Rob C

[DIRTYFOOT2]

Originally Posted by PUMPKIN

did someone say dirty hooker??? lets put together the first annual (scratch that..) first monthly SFC sponsored trip to costa rica.....

Only takes ten minutes from San Jose airport to club Key Largo( PLENTY DIRTYFOOT HOOKERS THERE)
we need a hooker smiley

[Disco Lady]

a Dirty Hooker!! smiley

[billspilingup]

Originally Posted by Rob C

It sucks for y'all? but I am still here thinking about how I can rig my sword bates better in ? huracane? settings (slight breeze a little rain) in Houston. Let me know what you think??????????????? We set up a 100, 200, 300, squid, 15"? overall + tip lines 50', and 500'(we work up and down.) 12/0 circ hook, mid body, head stiched on, Hydro glow10ft down. LP lights on the leadears at the swivel(15')weights around there too.
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Rob C

Keep a bait just outside the light but inside of the inside jug/balloon as a pitch bait. Use a razor sharp j-hook instead of a circle and you don't necessarily need to waste time stitching the head on as long as the bait's fresh. A stitch of wax thread doesn't slow a slashing sword down one bit. I like a 30' 400lb leader with my lp light at the swivel (just above swivel so swivel can still function). Weight 60 - 70ft away from bait.

Mix in a few live baits too...

[Disco Lady]

COÑO!!!!!!! 30 feet of leader wow! and lead at 60-70 feet I have been doing it wrong all this time? But I do respect your rig brother.I use 15 feet of 300 lbs leader and my light is right on top of the swivel L/P or mini C/H disco light.My lead is rubber band at about 30 feet but I will try your way "Billspilling"

Tight Line!

[Rob C]

Thanks for all the input and hints I have much more to work with, common problem most have said is my weight is too close to the bait, will get it out to around 40 ft. Billspilingup being from Lighthouse Point do you remember seeing a Bert 31 the Becky Too, I have her here in Texas now. Wish she was desil as we need more range here but still love the boat.
I WILL REPORT FROM THE DARK SIDE SOON!!!!!
Rob C

[billspilingup]

Originally Posted by Disco Lady

COÑO!!!!!!! 30 feet of leader wow! and lead at 60-70 feet I have been doing it wrong all this time? But I do respect your rig brother.I use 15 feet of 300 lbs leader and my light is right on top of the swivel L/P or mini C/H disco light.My lead is rubber band at about 30 feet but I will try your way "Billspilling"

Tight Line!

I'd be willing to bet you've caught more fish than I have! I've caught plenty of fish with 15' leaders... I just found I catch more with longer leaders. And I love to take sword dogs for a walk with a long leash! I guess it should be noted here that whenever anyone is dealing with leader and a fish at boatside, they should have a knife or (I can't think of the name now) one of those razor blades in the plastic handle that works so well for cutting the leader when releasing fish. And a lightstick, already cracked and glowing, in a pocket at all times of everyone on board just in case of a man overboard situation.

Have you tried using a small LL clip to attach your lead to a wax loop? Much quicker than a rubber band. I don't like to lose my leads so I zip tie them instead of using a rubber band.

They seemed to eat better with the lead farther away. Granted, the bait is being pulled through the water with the lead 30ft or 60ft away but I think the extra few feet of distance lessens the immediate pull of the lead on the bite and gives them a bit more leeway to get the bait down before coming tight.

31 Betram is a gorgeous boat but I do not remember that boat. I sure do admire every one I see on the water though!

[lcosta02]

I've been thinking...

If you don't put the light away from the MONO, wouldn't the light reflect off the mono, which would not be very stealthy? I've been putting my light almost a ft. away from the mono, using a small LL clip.

Bills, I also use the small LL clip to a wax loop for the weight. Works great.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

[TTesterman]

I still use the rubber band on the weights but I use the LL clip on the lights..(don't want them poping off at $40.00 plus gas or shipping..) fishing with charters I like the wind-ons they don't seem to wrap up the people so much. I do love to feed the swordies by hand though in the light.

[snooknreds2]

Originally Posted by lcosta02

Bills, I also use the small LL clip to a wax loop for the weight. Works great.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

the only way to go

[Disco Lady]

Originally Posted by billspilingup

I'd be willing to bet you've caught more fish than I have! I've caught plenty of fish with 15' leaders... I just found I catch more with longer leaders. And I love to take sword dogs for a walk with a long leash! I guess it should be noted here that whenever anyone is dealing with leader and a fish at boatside, they should have a knife or (I can't think of the name now) one of those razor blades in the plastic handle that works so well for cutting the leader when releasing fish. And a lightstick, already cracked and glowing, in a pocket at all times of everyone on board just in case of a man overboard situation.

Have you tried using a small LL clip to attach your lead to a wax loop? Much quicker than a rubber band. I don't like to lose my leads so I zip tie them instead of using a rubber band.

They seemed to eat better with the lead farther away. Granted, the bait is being pulled through the water with the lead 30ft or 60ft away but I think the extra few feet of distance lessens the immediate pull of the lead on the bite and gives them a bit more leeway to get the bait down before coming tight.

31 Betram is a gorgeous boat but I do not remember that boat. I sure do admire every one I see on the water though!

Yeah! I grew up wireing fish so 30 foot leaders sounds like fun to me. I love leadering a fish in my self but not everyone knows how these days.The wind on are the way to go!

Thank, DL

[DIRTY HOOKERS FISHING]

DID SOMEONE SAY DIRTY HOOKERS?? We want title sponsorship for the trip!!

LL clips are the way to go. Lead is too damn expensive to buy before every trip. Save your money for gas.

Tip: I use TrotLine clips sometimes instead of LL clips. You can get them at bass pro. They're cheap and work just as well! $10 for 25 clips. The fresh water guys use them to attach the line to a main line for cats, trout, and bass.



Stay Dirty, Fish Hard

[just2fish]

Originally Posted by bajakian

Well maybe the proper expression when it comes to all these named storms is "This Blows !". These hurricanes are really screwing up the fishing for the entire week and maybe longer. I know in the big picture, its no biggie and life goes on, especially if we dont get hit by one, but I was really looking forward to getting out this weekend and I am getting cabin fever. There is only so much tinkering that you can do with your tackle in the garage.

Anyways keep your spirits up guys.

To parapharase Kilgore -"Someday this wind is gonna end"

dr, "charlie dont surf". that was one bad ass movie. keep your chin up. you will be there soon enough. if anybody wants to see some fast model planes were racing at markham sat and sun. Q500 saturday, 170 mph. QM40 sunday 190 mph. lots of fun to watch. i'll be there both days. look for the white chevy van rollin on 20's

[bajakian]

Originally Posted by just2fish

dr, "charlie dont surf". that was one bad ass movie. keep your chin up. you will be there soon enough. if anybody wants to see some fast model planes were racing at markham sat and sun. Q500 saturday, 170 mph. QM40 sunday 190 mph. lots of fun to watch. i'll be there both days. look for the white chevy van rollin on 20's

Charlie dont surf, but the Fish Magnet is rolling in the morning. You ve got the need for speed, I ve got the need for sword. Good luck out there.