Why the mystery??

Harry Klauber · 07-01-2009, 04:01 PM

I did not see the now infamous picture but do not understand the mystery surrounding it. I'm in total agreement with what Mark posted and I quote him:

"I'm with TT on this one. And furthermore, to say RJ does not share his knowledge is a gross injustice to what he has given back to the fishing community. Most of us wouldn't have a clue about daytiming if it wasn't for him sharing his expertise at numerous seminars and meetings. On top of that, if you look at almost every tournament brochure around here, he is a sponsor." Swordstalker/Nauti Girl

RJ earns his living by catching swordfish and selling gear in his shop. Since no laws were broken why the haste in zapping the picture? We do have a category to post under called "Swordfish Reports" so if the moderators could explain and not leave us guessing it might be a better approach. With no explanation you are going to get every speculation imaginable which can be even worse. Remember that whatever the number of fish landed I'm certain all were called in as required by law. From everything I have read the recreationals, as well as any commercials in our area, are being urged to call in every single fish as we are not filling our quota and could lose some of it to a foreign country. Nothing is supposed to stay secret unless people choose to not say anything.

Sorry Eric/Mike - I don't really understand this one as seems to be the case with others as well. Not trying to start a s---storm just want to understand the stance that the forum is taking on something like this. Information about catches helps all of us when we fish and I always thought that was what the forum was about. There have been other pictures of large catches of fish that were not removed - way invoke the zap on RJ one of the best, and most willing to share, guys around? Harry

TTesterman · 07-01-2009, 04:15 PM

you didn't want to see the pic anyway... it's not him ... ( it's 'someone else'.. without a arm sling and looking like he's healed up ... )

Tunachaser · 07-01-2009, 04:24 PM

It is alleged that those 5+ fish were caught while fishing with a charter client and then sold, which is illegal, and could be the reason that the post was removed. I don't have any first hand knowledge of the situation, just passing along the story as it was told to me.

Darkside · 07-01-2009, 05:06 PM

Just to set the record straight so all the people talking BS about how it was a charter. This was not a charter. A friend that was in town helping out with my tournament went fishing with Bobby, NOT A CHARTER. Bobby fishes and sells tackle for a living and nothing illegal was done except a good day of fishing. Hopefully we can all have a day of fishing like that someday. Tight lines

Harry Klauber · 07-01-2009, 05:23 PM

Darkside,
With you setting the record straight there should be no further speculation about what the situation was. Better the air is cleared than people "think" the reason the picture was pulled was because something was done that doesn't conform to the rules. Especially with RJ being involved. I'd love to be good enough to have a day like that!!Thanks, Harry

Blackout · 07-01-2009, 05:35 PM

Sooooooooooo, can we see the picture now?

Uncle Buck · 07-01-2009, 06:06 PM

Why? Ya already know what a swordfish looks like!

5 swords side-by-side on the deck. Est. 70-200lbs. Nothing spectacular, except that they were all caught in the daytime on a single trip... which is a worthy accomplishment.

weekley rehab · 07-01-2009, 07:25 PM

lets go sat. I will show you

Disco Lady · 07-01-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weekley rehab

lets go sat. I will show you

COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!

DL,

Blackout · 07-01-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weekley rehab

lets go sat. I will show you

I might have to take you up on that offer!

mannyc · 07-01-2009, 10:16 PM

I know you guys want to see the picture of the 5 swords so badly. I was able to get a picture, but keep it on the down low.

Disco Lady · 07-01-2009, 10:18 PM

Ñooooooooo!!!!

mannyc · 07-01-2009, 10:23 PM

shhhhh! don't tell anyone bro!

Uncle Buck · 07-01-2009, 11:35 PM

I don't know man... Were those swords made commercially, or privately?

Relentless33 · 07-02-2009, 12:18 AM

Somebody else post another picture for no reason that will stir the pot!

My question is why this happened in the first place. Like Marauder1 said, if John or RJ wanted the picture posted than he would have.

Blackout · 07-02-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

I don't know man... Were those swords made commercially, or privately?

I heard they were imported from China

Relentless33 · 07-02-2009, 12:48 AM

Uncle Buck · 07-02-2009, 01:14 AM

And somewhere, one of those hippies on the Steve Irwin sheds a tear.

Marauder1 · 07-02-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relentless33

GOT 'EM!!!!

quack quack · 07-02-2009, 01:53 PM

Nice shot on that Minke!!! To bad the poon did not go through the Sea Shepards Delta raft first. Now that would have been a good shot.

Uncle Buck · 07-02-2009, 02:20 PM

They've made celebrities out of the Yushin Maru fleet.

Capt. JJ · 07-02-2009, 03:19 PM

I need a harpoon gun like that on my bow. Take THAT mako shark!!!!

07-01-2009, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Harry Klauber Grander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Best Catch: Blue Fin Tuna - 1049 Pounds Occupation: Retired USCG Unlimited HP Chief Engineer Posts: 1,089	Why the mystery?? I did not see the now infamous picture but do not understand the mystery surrounding it. I'm in total agreement with what Mark posted and I quote him: "I'm with TT on this one. And furthermore, to say RJ does not share his knowledge is a gross injustice to what he has given back to the fishing community. Most of us wouldn't have a clue about daytiming if it wasn't for him sharing his expertise at numerous seminars and meetings. On top of that, if you look at almost every tournament brochure around here, he is a sponsor." Swordstalker/Nauti Girl RJ earns his living by catching swordfish and selling gear in his shop. Since no laws were broken why the haste in zapping the picture? We do have a category to post under called "Swordfish Reports" so if the moderators could explain and not leave us guessing it might be a better approach. With no explanation you are going to get every speculation imaginable which can be even worse. Remember that whatever the number of fish landed I'm certain all were called in as required by law. From everything I have read the recreationals, as well as any commercials in our area, are being urged to call in every single fish as we are not filling our quota and could lose some of it to a foreign country. Nothing is supposed to stay secret unless people choose to not say anything. Sorry Eric/Mike - I don't really understand this one as seems to be the case with others as well. Not trying to start a s---storm just want to understand the stance that the forum is taking on something like this. Information about catches helps all of us when we fish and I always thought that was what the forum was about. There have been other pictures of large catches of fish that were not removed - way invoke the zap on RJ one of the best, and most willing to share, guys around? Harry

07-01-2009, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 773	Harry ... you didn't want to see the pic anyway... it's not him ... ( it's 'someone else'.. without a arm sling and looking like he's healed up ... )

07-01-2009, 04:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tunachaser Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Broward Boat: Tub Works Custom Best Catch: 83" Sword Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 426	It is alleged that those 5+ fish were caught while fishing with a charter client and then sold, which is illegal, and could be the reason that the post was removed. I don't have any first hand knowledge of the situation, just passing along the story as it was told to me. __________________ Last edited by Tunachaser; 07-01-2009 at 04:31 PM..

07-01-2009, 07:25 PM	#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: 972	lets go sat. I will show you __________________ 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.

07-01-2009, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
mannyc Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Palm Beach Boat: Cobia 214cc Posts: 367	I know you guys want to see the picture of the 5 swords so badly. I was able to get a picture, but keep it on the down low. __________________ Manny

07-01-2009, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Darkside Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deerfield Beach Posts: 453	Just to set the record straight so all the people talking BS about how it was a charter. This was not a charter. A friend that was in town helping out with my tournament went fishing with Bobby, NOT A CHARTER. Bobby fishes and sells tackle for a living and nothing illegal was done except a good day of fishing. Hopefully we can all have a day of fishing like that someday. Tight lines

07-01-2009, 05:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Harry Klauber Grander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Best Catch: Blue Fin Tuna - 1049 Pounds Occupation: Retired USCG Unlimited HP Chief Engineer Posts: 1,089	Darkside, With you setting the record straight there should be no further speculation about what the situation was. Better the air is cleared than people "think" the reason the picture was pulled was because something was done that doesn't conform to the rules. Especially with RJ being involved. I'd love to be good enough to have a day like that!!Thanks, Harry

07-01-2009, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blackout Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Boat: '08 Sailfish 2660 Posts: 117	Sooooooooooo, can we see the picture now?

07-01-2009, 06:06 PM	#7 (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	Why? Ya already know what a swordfish looks like! 5 swords side-by-side on the deck. Est. 70-200lbs. Nothing spectacular, except that they were all caught in the daytime on a single trip... which is a worthy accomplishment.

07-01-2009, 10:18 PM	#12 (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: 5,715	Ñooooooooo!!!!

07-01-2009, 10:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
mannyc Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Palm Beach Boat: Cobia 214cc Posts: 367	shhhhh! don't tell anyone bro! __________________ Manny

07-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#14 (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	I don't know man... Were those swords made commercially, or privately?

07-02-2009, 12:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword 165Bigeye 110Bluefin Posts: 3,169	Somebody else post another picture for no reason that will stir the pot! My question is why this happened in the first place. Like Marauder1 said, if John or RJ wanted the picture posted than he would have. __________________

07-02-2009, 12:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword 165Bigeye 110Bluefin Posts: 3,169

07-02-2009, 01:14 AM	#18 (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	And somewhere, one of those hippies on the Steve Irwin sheds a tear.

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07-02-2009, 01:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Nice shot on that Minke!!! To bad the poon did not go through the Sea Shepards Delta raft first. Now that would have been a good shot. __________________ 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.

07-02-2009, 02:20 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: 3,061	They've made celebrities out of the Yushin Maru fleet.

07-02-2009, 03:19 PM	#22 (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: 605	I need a harpoon gun like that on my bow. Take THAT mako shark!!!! __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

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