RJ's Mako

Broadbill-Pro · 09-21-2008, 09:34 PM

Rj went day fishing on 9/17 and what a day it was.

First he caught a fish about 65'' that was released with a Sat Tag, I believe Justin posted more about that.

Second, after battling a sword that weighed 340# for over an hour, a Mako of about 500# decides to take a tail bite. They get the swordfish in the boat and it has a tag from Tim Palmer that was inserted 5 years ago. Fish was estimated at 50# when released.

While organizing the boat for the ride home, the mako hung around wondering where the beef went. Lots of pics were taken and when everyone had enough they started a slow ride west at about 12kts. After 10 minutes RJ catches a glimps of the mako behind the boat after 2 miles of steaming, the shark was chasing them. These photos show the shark swimming up to the transom several times while the boat is steaming for port. After a few attempts the mako bit the lower unit and stalled the engine.

Broadbill-Pro · 09-21-2008, 09:36 PM

Mike,

I tried resizing these photos several times, how about some help. Thanks

Beerman · 09-21-2008, 09:40 PM

Crazy story there

Great pics

Why didnt he catch it???

Disco Lady · 09-21-2008, 09:42 PM

COÑO!!!!!!!!!

Great pics! guys.

catching · 09-21-2008, 09:44 PM

That is cool and scary at the same time.

Amazing the Swordy grew 300 pounds in just five years

congrates to the crew on a great day

GT Fish · 09-21-2008, 09:46 PM

That is just nuts!

Captain Ollie · 09-21-2008, 09:55 PM

Dammit Bobby!! If you would have had a waterproof camera you could have jumped right in and taken some "closeups!"

Relentless33 · 09-21-2008, 10:11 PM

Broadbill-Pro · 09-21-2008, 10:48 PM

Thanks Jr.

TTesterman · 09-22-2008, 06:58 AM

looks like you should start rigging up the Suzuki with a cpl 28/0 hooks...

dpdash · 09-22-2008, 08:31 AM

Unreal shots! Great story

frayedknot · 09-22-2008, 08:42 AM

HOLY SHIT. He could have had another mako head in the freezer. lol

Mike · 09-22-2008, 09:26 AM

those shots are awesome!

Capt. JJ · 09-22-2008, 09:35 AM

Those sharks are so amazing...so cool how she followed you for 2 miles.

Broadbill-Pro · 09-22-2008, 10:03 AM

Next week RJ will attempt to capture a live Mako, bring it to his shop, display it in a live well while feeding it sword steaks by hand, while snorkling on the surface.

weekendbender · 09-22-2008, 10:04 AM

That second picture could have been a clip out of the movie jaws. Awesome shots.

bajakian · 09-22-2008, 10:08 AM

Did RJ say " I think we need a bigger boat"?

Broadbill-Pro · 09-22-2008, 10:36 AM

RIP Frank Mundas, Long Live RJ Boyle

DIRTYFOOT2 · 09-22-2008, 10:59 AM

Thats amazing. 250lbs packed on in 5 years and then caught in the same general area hmmmm

Should be some mighty interesting data on that tag. Nice job guys

Tunachaser · 09-22-2008, 11:44 AM

Crazy story - definitely a 'soil yer darwers' moment.
Congrats on getting the tag back (and your lower unit

)

Uncle Buck · 09-22-2008, 12:03 PM

What a freaky incident!

billspilingup · 09-22-2008, 12:06 PM

I wonder if that's covered under warranty?

Heard about it the day it happened and RJ was just awe-struck. One of the coolest things I've ever heard of happening!

pushbutton2 · 09-22-2008, 01:06 PM

Well, this is not a boat accident! And it wasn't any propeller; and it wasn't any coral reef; and it wasn't Jack the Ripper! It was a shark. Saw one eat a rocking chair once!

iriesoul · 09-22-2008, 04:54 PM

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

Thumper235 · 09-22-2008, 05:19 PM

Pretty cool. Scary. I guess it really wanted its lunch back.

dpdash · 09-22-2008, 05:46 PM

had a similar experience several years ago off Miami, found a fresh, sword carcus with a big Mako feeding on it. Got some very cool pics, fish had a tag in him fwiw. He was about 9-10' long as he swam under the boat with 8'6" beam and we saw him on both sides

Disco Lady · 09-22-2008, 05:54 PM

Sweeeet pics!

Captain Juan · 09-22-2008, 06:13 PM

Incredible pix by both posters.

Reminds you why it aint a good idea to swim on the 50 even though many of us have done it.

Next time, put a poon in is arse.

Juani

JahMussa · 09-23-2008, 12:38 AM

That's a sick story for sure.

We had a Longfin eat a sword at the boat. Then it hung out for about 10 minutes.

Broadbill-Pro · 09-23-2008, 07:08 AM

Looks like we have been using the wrong bait all along. Lower units is the deal!

09-21-2008, 09:34 PM	#1 (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	RJ's Mako Rj went day fishing on 9/17 and what a day it was. First he caught a fish about 65'' that was released with a Sat Tag, I believe Justin posted more about that. Second, after battling a sword that weighed 340# for over an hour, a Mako of about 500# decides to take a tail bite. They get the swordfish in the boat and it has a tag from Tim Palmer that was inserted 5 years ago. Fish was estimated at 50# when released. While organizing the boat for the ride home, the mako hung around wondering where the beef went. Lots of pics were taken and when everyone had enough they started a slow ride west at about 12kts. After 10 minutes RJ catches a glimps of the mako behind the boat after 2 miles of steaming, the shark was chasing them. These photos show the shark swimming up to the transom several times while the boat is steaming for port. After a few attempts the mako bit the lower unit and stalled the engine.

09-21-2008, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 669	Crazy story there Great pics Why didnt he catch it??? __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!!

09-21-2008, 09:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Best Catch: Swordfish 362 pounds Posts: 1,658	That is cool and scary at the same time. Amazing the Swordy grew 300 pounds in just five years congrates to the crew on a great day __________________ Better to be lucky than good

09-21-2008, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Captain Ollie Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davie Florida Boat: 28 foot Kevlacat Best Catch: Strippers/Barely Legal Cheerleaders Occupation: Commercial tropical fish collector, lobster diver, bouy gear fisherman, 100ton captain Posts: 596	Dammit Bobby!! If you would have had a waterproof camera you could have jumped right in and taken some "closeups!" __________________ Remember that house you, or maybe your neighbor couldn't pay for? Well, now your gonna pay for it!!

09-22-2008, 06:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 751	great pics! looks like you should start rigging up the Suzuki with a cpl 28/0 hooks...

09-21-2008, 09:36 PM	#2 (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	Mike, I tried resizing these photos several times, how about some help. Thanks

09-21-2008, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,616	COÑO!!!!!!!!! Great pics! guys.

09-21-2008, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
GT Fish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: J-Town Boat: 25 Competition Occupation: Buisness Owner Posts: 363	That is just nuts!

09-21-2008, 10:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword 165Bigeye 110Bluefin Posts: 3,167

09-21-2008, 10:48 PM	#9 (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	Thanks Jr.

09-22-2008, 08:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
dpdash Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 233	Unreal shots! Great story __________________ Double D

09-22-2008, 08:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
frayedknot Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 256 Dusky "Final Judgement" Best Catch: 22 Sail Releases in 1 Day off Miami Occupation: Student Posts: 158	HOLY SHIT. He could have had another mako head in the freezer. lol __________________ Jonathan Matthews Qualifier Sportfishing www.qualifierfishing.com

09-22-2008, 09:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,457	those shots are awesome! __________________ Fishing Reports

09-22-2008, 09:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 586	Those sharks are so amazing...so cool how she followed you for 2 miles. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

09-22-2008, 10:03 AM	#15 (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	Next week RJ will attempt to capture a live Mako, bring it to his shop, display it in a live well while feeding it sword steaks by hand, while snorkling on the surface.

09-22-2008, 10:08 AM	#17 (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: 2,018	Did RJ say " I think we need a bigger boat"? __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

09-22-2008, 01:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
pushbutton2 Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Raton \| Fort Lauderdale\| Florida Boat: Pushbutton2 Best Catch: Pliers going overboard Occupation: President of a Custom Apparel and Promotional Products Company \| Sunshine Sportswear Posts: 46	Well, this is not a boat accident! And it wasn't any propeller; and it wasn't any coral reef; and it wasn't Jack the Ripper! It was a shark. Saw one eat a rocking chair once! __________________ Todd Richards \| Pushbutton2 Sunshine Sportswear 1041 NW 31 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Tel: 954-366-6995 todd@sunshinesportswear.com http://www.sunshinesportswear.com/ Sunshine Sportswear provides marketing solutions via logoed Apparel and Advertising Specialties. Examples include embroidered and silkscreened shirts and uniforms, and imprinted merchandise such as mouse pads, imprinted drink ware and writing instruments.

09-22-2008, 10:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
weekendbender Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: Contender 25' Twin 200 Yamis Best Catch: 67 1/2 LJFL 133 Lbs. Occupation: 401k Sales Posts: 191	That second picture could have been a clip out of the movie jaws. Awesome shots. __________________ A man's got to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

09-22-2008, 10:36 AM	#18 (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	RIP Frank Mundas, Long Live RJ Boyle

09-22-2008, 10:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Port Salerno Best Catch: 147lb Allison Occupation: Freelance Mate Posts: 2,075	Truly amazing Thats amazing. 250lbs packed on in 5 years and then caught in the same general area hmmmm Should be some mighty interesting data on that tag. Nice job guys __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

09-22-2008, 11:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
Tunachaser Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Broward Boat: Tub Works Custom Best Catch: 83" Sword Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 424	Crazy story - definitely a 'soil yer darwers' moment. Congrats on getting the tag back (and your lower unit ) __________________

09-22-2008, 12:03 PM	#21 (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: 3,013	What a freaky incident! __________________ www.FishClings.com by Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC

09-22-2008, 12:06 PM	#22 (permalink)
billspilingup Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lighthouse Point Boat: 31' Ocean Master Best Catch: 400+lb daytimer Posts: 600	I wonder if that's covered under warranty? Heard about it the day it happened and RJ was just awe-struck. One of the coolest things I've ever heard of happening!

09-22-2008, 04:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
iriesoul Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jupiter Occupation: Master baiter Posts: 674	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

09-22-2008, 05:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
Thumper235 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Boat: Pursuit 3000 Offshore Express Occupation: CC Processing Posts: 298	Pretty cool. Scary. I guess it really wanted its lunch back. __________________ Overcome...Kill...Eat...

09-22-2008, 05:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
dpdash Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 233	had a similar experience several years ago off Miami, found a fresh, sword carcus with a big Mako feeding on it. Got some very cool pics, fish had a tag in him fwiw. He was about 9-10' long as he swam under the boat with 8'6" beam and we saw him on both sides __________________ Double D

09-22-2008, 05:54 PM	#27 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,616	Sweeeet pics!

09-22-2008, 06:13 PM	#28 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,071	Incredible pix by both posters. Reminds you why it aint a good idea to swim on the 50 even though many of us have done it. Next time, put a poon in is arse. Juani

09-23-2008, 12:38 AM	#29 (permalink)
JahMussa Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Point, FLA Boat: Contender 31 Best Catch: 96" x 64" Occupation: Tackle Ho! Posts: 707	Longfin Mako That's a sick story for sure. We had a Longfin eat a sword at the boat. Then it hung out for about 10 minutes. __________________ www.ILoveSwordfishing.com

09-23-2008, 07:08 AM	#30 (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	Looks like we have been using the wrong bait all along. Lower units is the deal!

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