Pumpkin Eater Slob

PUMPKINEATER · 06-17-2009, 12:28 AM

Weather was great, staying home was not even an option.

Put some baits in the cooler hooked up the Pumpkin Eater and we were gone.

Got out to the 50 line started our first drift around 3pm, 15 min later the rod tip started hopping pushed the drag up and started winding. The sword was charging the to the surface so fast I couldn't keep the line tight.

when she broke the surface her head came out of the water 10 feet
from the boat I called her 400 pounds

We thought we were going to
get a shot then she put the heat on and she went straight back to the bottom.

I looked at Sam and said if this is going to happen it is going to be another
4 hours. We didnt get another look at her for another 4.5 hrs but when
we did I said she was more like 600 pounds

Here are the pics.

I want to say thanks to Drew & Tek for taking the time to help us lift that donkey in the boat and Tek for the awesome photo shots.

My Dolphin Reel truly held up nice.

TIGHT LINES!

I have alot more photos, Im not able to put them on this thread.
for some reason.
I will get them up as I can.

Nick C · 06-17-2009, 12:44 AM

Very nice!

Chronic Obsession · 06-17-2009, 02:27 AM

Great Catch....Can't wait to see the rest of the photos.

Harry Klauber · 06-17-2009, 05:15 AM

A really big girl. Way to go guys! Harry

bajakian · 06-17-2009, 06:32 AM

Its pictures (and fish) like those that keep me out there. Great great catch!! Congratulations! What did she tape out at?

DORADOsteve · 06-17-2009, 06:49 AM

CONGRATS on that BIGGIE

Disco Lady · 06-17-2009, 07:55 AM

Ñoooooooo!!!!!! great fish Pumkin Eater

DL,

Only in a Dusky!

weekley rehab · 06-17-2009, 08:30 AM

Was that last Fri . 6/12

JahMussa · 06-17-2009, 08:31 AM

Awesome fish... glad we were there to help and thanks for the steaks. WE're eating good tonight.

weekley rehab · 06-17-2009, 08:35 AM

what a monster catch. Dolphin Reel ? this was hand cranked 4.5 hours wow great job

TTesterman · 06-17-2009, 09:24 AM

Awesome fish guys! ... fish you can sit on and make the gas mileage equasion fall below 1 mile per gallon ... priceless!

ibaneha · 06-17-2009, 09:30 AM

Great Catch!!! Congrats

.

GT Fish · 06-17-2009, 09:31 AM

Special_K_III · 06-17-2009, 09:37 AM

Wow - a super catch!!

quack quack · 06-17-2009, 10:14 AM

Damn what a slob!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you get her weighed?

iriesoul · 06-17-2009, 10:55 AM

congrads steve. I was out ther and heard the call on the radio for help. Glad you got her in the boat.

weekendbender · 06-17-2009, 11:09 AM

Steve - That's awesome. Did you get an official weight? Got to be damn close to a new state record. Congrats.

Mike · 06-17-2009, 11:25 AM

wow.. Look at the girth on this shot

Captain Juan · 06-17-2009, 11:41 AM

Pretty work!!! Congrats!

Juan

Broadbill-Pro · 06-17-2009, 01:46 PM

mneptune · 06-17-2009, 01:56 PM

All I can say is

That is truly a slob. What reel did you say you caught that on???

catching · 06-17-2009, 03:34 PM

What a beast

ballyhu · 06-17-2009, 03:51 PM

What a slob

Zingpow · 06-17-2009, 04:35 PM

awesome fish guys

Cutler · 06-17-2009, 04:37 PM

amazing guys

BNASTY · 06-17-2009, 06:22 PM

Hot dam..... Congrats

Teambusyman · 06-17-2009, 06:46 PM

I suffer from severe depression and anxiety from losing a big daytime swordfish this past sunday. This post has now just worsend my condition i will now go and take more prozac and xanax to cope with my condition.

Congrats on the slob of a fish, by any chance did this fish have some LP's and some Gotcha Bite lights attached to it?

Sword Hunter · 06-17-2009, 07:22 PM

Hell yeah! great job!

snooknreds2 · 06-18-2009, 01:14 AM

That is one beautiful catch!!!!

Good jobs guys, I am sure allot of skills went into that fight, right down to the rigging of the line

Tuna Devil · 06-18-2009, 09:54 AM

Nice!!

06-17-2009, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
PUMPKINEATER Lines In Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 66	Pumpkin Eater Slob Weather was great, staying home was not even an option. Put some baits in the cooler hooked up the Pumpkin Eater and we were gone. Got out to the 50 line started our first drift around 3pm, 15 min later the rod tip started hopping pushed the drag up and started winding. The sword was charging the to the surface so fast I couldn't keep the line tight. when she broke the surface her head came out of the water 10 feet from the boat I called her 400 pounds We thought we were going to get a shot then she put the heat on and she went straight back to the bottom. I looked at Sam and said if this is going to happen it is going to be another 4 hours. We didnt get another look at her for another 4.5 hrs but when we did I said she was more like 600 pounds Here are the pics. I want to say thanks to Drew & Tek for taking the time to help us lift that donkey in the boat and Tek for the awesome photo shots. My Dolphin Reel truly held up nice. TIGHT LINES! I have alot more photos, Im not able to put them on this thread. for some reason. I will get them up as I can.

06-17-2009, 12:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Best Catch: .5lb Brim on 17lb test Occupation: Charter Boat Captain. Posts: 2,386	Very nice! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

06-17-2009, 06:32 AM	#5 (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: 2,017	Its pictures (and fish) like those that keep me out there. Great great catch!! Congratulations! What did she tape out at? __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

06-17-2009, 08:30 AM	#8 (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: 936	Was that last Fri . 6/12 __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

06-17-2009, 08:31 AM	#9 (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	Awesome fish... glad we were there to help and thanks for the steaks. WE're eating good tonight. __________________ www.ILoveSwordfishing.com

06-17-2009, 02:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chronic Obsession Lines In Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Boat: Contender Posts: 98	Great Catch....Can't wait to see the rest of the photos.

06-17-2009, 05:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Harry Klauber Grander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Boat: 284 Mako Best Catch: Blue Fin Tuna - 1049 Pounds Occupation: Retired USCG Unlimited HP Chief Engineer Posts: 1,066	A really big girl. Way to go guys! Harry

06-17-2009, 06:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Boat: TOPAZ 24 Posts: 714	CONGRATS on that BIGGIE

06-17-2009, 07:55 AM	#7 (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: 5,612	Ñoooooooo!!!!!! great fish Pumkin Eater DL, Only in a Dusky!

06-17-2009, 08:35 AM	#10 (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: 936	what a monster catch. Dolphin Reel ? this was hand cranked 4.5 hours wow great job __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

06-17-2009, 09:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 749	did you all count to three and pull???.... Awesome fish guys! ... fish you can sit on and make the gas mileage equasion fall below 1 mile per gallon ... priceless!

06-17-2009, 09:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
ibaneha Lines In Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Boat: Contender 23 Open Best Catch: 275lbs Black Marlin Occupation: Construction Posts: 50	Great Catch!!! Congrats .

06-17-2009, 09:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
GT Fish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: J-Town Boat: 25 Competition Occupation: Buisness Owner Posts: 363

06-17-2009, 09:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
Special_K_III Lines In Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hollywood, Florida Boat: 30' Hydra-Sports Occupation: CPA-Ship & Electric Power Generation Mgmt Posts: 48	Wow - a super catch!! __________________ Visit Pure Pilates in Fort Lauderdale http://www.pure-pilates.net

06-17-2009, 10:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,181	Damn what a slob!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you get her weighed? __________________ 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.

06-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
iriesoul Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jupiter Occupation: Master baiter Posts: 674	congrads steve. I was out ther and heard the call on the radio for help. Glad you got her in the boat.

06-17-2009, 11:09 AM	#17 (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	Steve - That's awesome. Did you get an official weight? Got to be damn close to a new state record. Congrats. __________________ A man's got to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

06-17-2009, 11:25 AM	#18 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,457	wow.. Look at the girth on this shot __________________ Fishing Reports

06-17-2009, 11:41 AM	#19 (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: 1,070	Pretty work!!! Congrats! Juan

06-17-2009, 01:46 PM	#20 (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

06-17-2009, 01:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
mneptune Grander Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Posts: 1,745	All I can say is That is truly a slob. What reel did you say you caught that on??? __________________

06-17-2009, 03:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Best Catch: Swordfish 362 pounds Posts: 1,658	What a beast __________________ Better to be lucky than good

06-17-2009, 03:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 482	What a slob

06-17-2009, 04:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
Zingpow Grunt Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	awesome fish guys

06-17-2009, 04:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
Cutler Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 34 Invincible..coming soon Best Catch: a seagull...3lbs Occupation: Jeweler Posts: 621	amazing guys __________________ www.altierjewelers.com

06-17-2009, 06:22 PM	#26 (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	Hot dam..... Congrats __________________ REEL NASTY

06-17-2009, 06:46 PM	#27 (permalink)
Teambusyman Lines In Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 65	I suffer from severe depression and anxiety from losing a big daytime swordfish this past sunday. This post has now just worsend my condition i will now go and take more prozac and xanax to cope with my condition. Congrats on the slob of a fish, by any chance did this fish have some LP's and some Gotcha Bite lights attached to it?

06-17-2009, 07:22 PM	#28 (permalink)
Sword Hunter Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 246	Hell yeah! great job! __________________ Go DEEP and keep'em WET

06-18-2009, 01:14 AM	#29 (permalink)
snooknreds2 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dania Beach, Fl Boat: Fishing, mountain biking,scuba diving, skate boarding, playing drums Occupation: Ocean Engineer/ Wedding Photographer/ sign maker Posts: 727	That is one beautiful catch!!!! Good jobs guys, I am sure allot of skills went into that fight, right down to the rigging of the line __________________ "COLLEGE... THE BEST 7 YEARS OF MY LIFE" I will miss fishing 4 days a week every week Top of the line wedding Photography by NeoArt Photography www.NeoArtPhotography.com

06-18-2009, 09:54 AM	#30 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 2,185	Nice!! __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

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