RJ's Mako - Page 2

Uncle Buck · 09-23-2008, 08:44 AM

...or a shiny prop with a trailing hook.

Broadbill-Pro · 09-23-2008, 09:53 AM

I recoverd a tag that was at large for 5 years, it was estimated at #60 when released off Cape Canaveral and I estimated it at 160#.

I think the tag guys fumbled that one.

quack quack · 09-23-2008, 11:17 AM

Very Cool stuff.

Tuna Devil · 09-23-2008, 11:30 AM

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tunaman81 · 09-23-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by iriesoul

OK now does everyone still want to disagree that tehre MAY BE SOME RESIDENT SWORD STOCK? HMMMMMMMM or lets see... Is it just a coincidence that this fish was tagged here 5 years ago and traveled to teh carolinas or maybe to the south side of cuba or PR and now just happens to be back in the same general area? Kinda hard to believe. I guess that fish learned his lesson and stayed on the bottom to feed for the past 5 years! lol

Thats the problem with spaghetti tags. You only get where it was tagged and where it ends up getting caught. The fact that this fish was caught in the same general area the exact same time of year points more to the fact that swordfish probably follow the same migratory patterns year after year. It really proves nothing about residency.

Broadbill-Pro · 09-24-2008, 08:16 AM

Ofcourse unless the fish is caught on the opposite side of the migration, like being released between now and December and then recaught in April would be a clear sign that the fish did not go far.

iriesoul · 09-24-2008, 03:20 PM

O SNAP! hmmmmm

snooknreds2 · 09-24-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

I recoverd a tag that was at large for 5 years, it was estimated at #60 when released off Cape Canaveral and I estimated it at 160#.

I think the tag guys fumbled that one.

wouldn't your fish have to be bigger than that anywyas? Even growing 50 Lbs a year, 5 years is 250#

tunaman81 · 09-24-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by snooknreds2

wouldn't your fish have to be bigger than that anywyas? Even growing 50 Lbs a year, 5 years is 250#

Also depends on the sex of the fish. Obviously Tim's fish was female. However, males top out at 150-200lbs. So, if BBPro's fish was male, then the growth would be consistent.

Broadbill-Pro · 09-24-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunaman81

Also depends on the sex of the fish. Obviously Tim's fish was female. However, males top out at 150-200lbs. So, if BBPro's fish was male, then the growth would be consistent.

And I didn't think anyone would get the $69k question,

Bravo Justin

micchip · 09-25-2008, 03:41 PM

FWIW guys a buddy of mine had a 506 Male mako up here in NY last week, largest we've ever heard of.

captain-art.net - A Tussle Down in the Dump

Chip
Those are some amazing pics guys. Nice Job.

Uncle Buck · 09-25-2008, 05:28 PM

micchip... They were talking about a male swordfish, not a male mako. Easy mistake. This thread has changed topics a few times.

tunaman81 · 09-25-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

And I didn't think anyone would get the $69k question,

Bravo Justin

Thanks!!! I accept cash or check...

JohnnyBlack · 09-25-2008, 05:43 PM

Incredible story and pics! In that fourth pic you're dragging something in the water that looks like the shark is after what is it? A strip of meat w/ a skirt? Also there are two Swords in the boat, how much did the scond one way? Looks pretty sizeable as well. Thanks for the pics, crazy.

weekley rehab · 09-25-2008, 06:48 PM

I heard this story from him direct the next day, I tell you the hair raised on back of my neck while he scrolled through the pics, he has so many more great shots. I hate them damn sharks killem all before they kill you !

Uncle Buck · 09-25-2008, 11:10 PM

Just curious... why were they only steaming in at 12kts? Were they trying to get the mako to follow? Seems to me that getting up on plane for a minute would have solved that "stalker" issue.

e-money · 09-26-2008, 01:04 PM

Nice pair of swordies for sure & what an amazing story. Tim let's him go, and RJ gets him down the road a "piece" w some more size to him (or her).
Sounds like that Mako was pretty hungry. Those Suzuki's are sweet, shame he got his teeth in, but what pictures & story.

GENERALturtle. · 09-26-2008, 04:38 PM

Here are a few good shots I got of one a few years back.

Tuna Devil · 09-27-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

micchip... They were talking about a male swordfish, not a male mako. Easy mistake. This thread has changed topics a few times.

I think his point was like male Swords male Makos do not get that big either. The one caught up at the dump was a 500lb. male which is almost unheard of.

Great Escape · 09-28-2008, 08:47 AM

that is one crazy story! Bobby you ought to start a book with all your stories

Perhaps a trip to Hollywood to star in your own movie

BNASTY · 10-01-2008, 02:26 PM

Don't paint that lower unit!!!!

JHOOK · 10-01-2008, 03:02 PM

That was an insane story with Pic's to prove it WOW! I see that there is a sword missing from this story. If he released a fish that was 65in with a SAT tag and caught that 340 that got chewed then where did that other sword come from that was in the PIC with the 2 kids and the chewed 340 sword?

Just curious

Melampus · 10-04-2008, 12:22 AM

...the same place the other two came from. 1500' below the surface of the Atlantic..

09-23-2008, 08:44 AM	#31 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,061	...or a shiny prop with a trailing hook. __________________ www.FishClings.com by Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC

09-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#33 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Very Cool stuff. __________________ 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.

09-23-2008, 11:30 AM	#34 (permalink)
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09-25-2008, 03:41 PM	#41 (permalink)
micchip Lines In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wantagh, NY Occupation: Audio Engineer Posts: 14	FWIW guys a buddy of mine had a 506 Male mako up here in NY last week, largest we've ever heard of. captain-art.net - A Tussle Down in the Dump Chip Those are some amazing pics guys. Nice Job. __________________ 31' OceanMaster W/A RFA, Billfish Foundation, IGFA

09-25-2008, 05:28 PM	#42 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,061	micchip... They were talking about a male swordfish, not a male mako. Easy mistake. This thread has changed topics a few times. __________________ www.FishClings.com by Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC

09-23-2008, 09:53 AM	#32 (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: 1,728	I recoverd a tag that was at large for 5 years, it was estimated at #60 when released off Cape Canaveral and I estimated it at 160#. I think the tag guys fumbled that one.

09-24-2008, 08:16 AM	#36 (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: 1,728	Ofcourse unless the fish is caught on the opposite side of the migration, like being released between now and December and then recaught in April would be a clear sign that the fish did not go far.

09-24-2008, 03:20 PM	#37 (permalink)
iriesoul Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jupiter Occupation: Master baiter Posts: 700	O SNAP! hmmmmm

09-25-2008, 05:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
JohnnyBlack Lines In Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Pursuit Posts: 38	Incredible story and pics! In that fourth pic you're dragging something in the water that looks like the shark is after what is it? A strip of meat w/ a skirt? Also there are two Swords in the boat, how much did the scond one way? Looks pretty sizeable as well. Thanks for the pics, crazy.

09-25-2008, 06:48 PM	#45 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	I heard this story from him direct the next day, I tell you the hair raised on back of my neck while he scrolled through the pics, he has so many more great shots. I hate them damn sharks killem all before they kill you !

09-25-2008, 11:10 PM	#46 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,061	Just curious... why were they only steaming in at 12kts? Were they trying to get the mako to follow? Seems to me that getting up on plane for a minute would have solved that "stalker" issue. __________________ www.FishClings.com by Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC

09-26-2008, 01:04 PM	#47 (permalink)
e-money Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Swordfish / wahoo/ muttons Occupation: Sales Posts: 423	Nice pair of swordies for sure & what an amazing story. Tim let's him go, and RJ gets him down the road a "piece" w some more size to him (or her). Sounds like that Mako was pretty hungry. Those Suzuki's are sweet, shame he got his teeth in, but what pictures & story. __________________ Swordfish Guide on your vessel for Palm Beach County Darkside trips ! eric@transparent-technology.com

09-26-2008, 04:38 PM	#48 (permalink)
GENERALturtle. Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: on da 50 Best Catch: your mom Occupation: boat lettering and sign Posts: 602	Here are a few good shots I got of one a few years back. __________________

09-28-2008, 08:47 AM	#50 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	that is one crazy story! Bobby you ought to start a book with all your stories Perhaps a trip to Hollywood to star in your own movie __________________ Juggling life

10-01-2008, 02:26 PM	#51 (permalink)
BNASTY Grunt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lighthouse Point, FL Boat: 27' Robalo " REEL NASTY " Best Catch: Jew Fish 80lbs. Occupation: LIGHTHOUSE MARBLE & GRANITE Posts: 2	Don't paint that lower unit!!!! __________________ REEL NASTY

10-04-2008, 12:22 AM	#53 (permalink)
Melampus Grunt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Florida Best Catch: 66#Cubera, IGFA 16# record Occupation: Private Chef... Posts: 9	>> Uh,.. << ...the same place the other two came from. 1500' below the surface of the Atlantic.. __________________ *Hard work beats talent, when talent won't work hard...* Last edited by Melampus; 10-04-2008 at 02:37 AM.. Reason: curbed enthusiasm...

10-01-2008, 03:02 PM	#52 (permalink)
JHOOK Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	2 swords in PIC That was an insane story with Pic's to prove it WOW! I see that there is a sword missing from this story. If he released a fish that was 65in with a SAT tag and caught that 340 that got chewed then where did that other sword come from that was in the PIC with the 2 kids and the chewed 340 sword? Just curious

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