TV show Swords airs in August - Page 3

The BEAST · 08-12-2009, 05:50 PM

I'll volunteer to fish with Vinnie! Only problem is we'd have to double the grocery bill!

Tunacious92 · 08-12-2009, 07:29 PM

The show didn't impress me. First of all they got joke captains and even worse editing. They overhyped everything for no reason. They made it seem like the bluefin was 800lb when it was more like 400; no way they fought one that small for that long. And i guess they made it seem like they were gonna let that Mako go, they gaffed it b/c it went in the fish hold. Im pretty sure it was a shortfin and they were fishing in the fall.

In my opinion if they were gonna put a 55ft fiberglass boat on the show they should have put my dad on there. He caught more fish yesterday in one section than that guy "chompers" caught in 5 sets, with 1,000 hooks a night. Not sure why they put a guy like that on the show when none of his peers respect him in the least.

As for Linda, im not sure why she is on the show. She went out there and couldn't catch anything; because she didn't want to look bad she set in Canadian waters. I guess she thought that the video cameras would bail her out if she got caught. she was wrong and they threw her in jail. i guess it was worth it to protect "her huge reputation". I just wish they would aire that footage

Harry Klauber · 08-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Hey Linda lost weight and looked pretty good for a "Long Line Skipper". I've seen some that didn't look that good - like the other guys on the show.

Quack - you were right - bad overhaul on the engine. Miss one nut on the rocker arm hold down assembly and the whole thing vibrates free in short order causing lots of damage. Leave a valve lash adjusting screw locknut loose and the screw extends until there is no clearance and there is your bent rod again. On this "dream crew" anyone need an overage engineer (USCG Licensed) with an actual long line trip under his belt even if it was in the early 60's - holy shit - that's last century - nah I pass even if chosen. Harry

Broadbill-Pro · 08-12-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunacious92

In my opinion if they were gonna put a 55ft fiberglass boat on the show they should have put my dad on there.

are you Bob's kid?

Tunacious92 · 08-12-2009, 10:20 PM

Ally's long lost son. LOL ya im Bobby Jr

Broadbill-Pro · 08-12-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunacious92

Ally's long lost son. LOL ya im Bobby Jr

I would buy a ticket to watch a show that had your Dad fishing in it. I was at Mike Blacks place yesterday talking about the old days when your Dad and I were mates. We fished a couple trips together for Mike on the Miss Deal.

Your Dad is a perfect example that PLL can be a successful industry if operated correctly, even in a small boat. It is extremly lucrative when in the hands of a responsible person. Unfortunatley what will be portrayed is a bunch of guys down on their luck who are looking for a lottery ticket each trip.

All industries have those who excel and those who don't, 13 weeks of fishing on your Dad's boat would paint a much different picture than we are going to get from this show.

bajakian · 08-13-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry Klauber

Hey Linda lost weight and looked pretty good for a "Long Line Skipper". I've seen some that didn't look that good - like the other guys on the show.

Harry

You mean she doesnt look like Mary Elizabeth Mastratonio???

Broadbill-Pro · 08-13-2009, 09:00 AM

On the Grand Banks she looks like this:

Disco Lady · 08-13-2009, 09:08 AM

COÑO!!!!!!!!

on the Grand Banks priceless.

DL,

quack quack · 08-13-2009, 09:19 AM

I was talking to my brother last night about the show. He agreed about the Bigeye and crew. I guess my bro new the old owner of that boat. They had a few boats just like that. The Bigeye,yellowfin and bluefin. He said that bigeye boat was a pos 12yrs ago and had to even tow it in from the grounds one time. He said no way would take that boat out to the banks. I think they will get better boats and crews if the show makes it.

Broadbill-Pro · 08-13-2009, 09:24 AM

The boat was owned by Willie Ethridge of Ethridge Seafood in NC.

quack quack · 08-13-2009, 09:31 AM

He said it was some seafood company. So I am sure that is it. He said he would not fish out front on that boat.

Tuna Devil · 08-13-2009, 09:39 AM

We used to pack at Ethridges in Wanchese.

Uncle Buck · 08-13-2009, 10:12 AM

I thought naming a boat after fish or weather condition was bad luck? (talking about the Big Eye, or Andrea Gail... sounds too much like 'gale')

Tuna Devil · 08-13-2009, 10:19 AM

You mean like "Davey Jones" or "tsunami".

Uncle Buck · 08-13-2009, 10:23 AM

Yeah... naming a boat like that is being too cocky... the sea will eventually get revenge. Then again, with my luck lately, I might as well rename my boat "13 whistling pigs" and paint a banana on the side of my blue hull.

quack quack · 08-13-2009, 10:47 AM

Just don't dump any more 5 gal buckets of water on yourself!!!!!

emijess · 08-13-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by quack quack

Just don't dump any more 5 gal buckets of water on yourself!!!!!

I did that on sat and he turned pure white.

and we didnt catch chit

Uncle Buck · 08-13-2009, 11:56 AM

...and the kite stopped flyin'. Bad juju.

Tuna Devil · 08-13-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by emijess

I did that on sat and he turned pure white.

and we didnt catch chit

emijess · 08-13-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuna Devil

Ask him wjy I did it to him

Beerman · 08-13-2009, 08:28 PM

Id go on TD, and QQ and Bucks boat, just too see Buck get frustrated trying to fly a kite and dumping water on him

The show had its ups and downs, liked when Tim, said "you can fix anything with a hammer" then they are getting towed.....lol...oh well we shall see how the next few shows go!! Cheers

quack quack · 08-19-2009, 08:53 AM

I thought last nights show was much better then the first.

Uncle Buck · 08-19-2009, 09:11 AM

I agree. Lot more fish caught. But damn... Scotty keeps getting screwed. He's fished half the time and caught more fish. That's gotta say something.

Captain Juan · 08-19-2009, 09:16 AM

Iagree. Last night's show was much better overall. However, it is clearly produced for the general population. For many guys on this Forum some of it remains dribble. For example, the narrator's script is annoyingly written to be extra sensational. For example, the narrator called a 250 lb. sword a 'monster' and took five guys to hoist. Nice sword but no monster. We should send them pix of Capt. Ken's, Pumpkineater's or Capt. Rob's swords well over 500. Those are monstas! They also caught a smallish BF tuna toward the end of the show that maybe went 125 and they also called it a monsta. The 600 lb. bf tuna from the first show was a sow but not a monsta either for that species. Did you guys also notice the shot of a schoolie dolphin on a cleaning table? What was that about? Was it for a crew dinner, bait? Also, Capt. Chompers is just a hot mess. His boat and equipment are totally lame. Might as well use a sundial and drop a rope with knots over the side or stick a wet finger in the air. It would be better than what he has. Finally, the broken wrist scene was nasty.All in all much better, but still some holes and bad narration. J

DORADOsteve · 08-19-2009, 09:26 AM

Weak.

It will sink like "Lobstermen". I will stick to Deadliest Catch.

islandshark633 · 08-19-2009, 09:33 AM

What? No bycatch..... amazing!

quack quack · 08-19-2009, 09:50 AM

Juan to most people any fish bigger than there outstretched arms is a monster. It has to be edited and narrated for a mass audience. Steve I like watching nice fish get caught better then a full or empty pot of crabs.I love DC but it is about the crews and big waves not the crab. Allan they did catch and release a small sword last night.

islandshark633 · 08-19-2009, 09:55 AM

yes, I saw the little sword release and no gaff this time.... but by by-catch I was meaning things other than swords or tunas etc. I am guessing the mahi was crew dinner. Hopefully the show will develop but I am already bored of hearing Chompers whining about how he will lose everything, yet he goes to sea with no SST capability????

quack quack · 08-19-2009, 10:02 AM

Yeah Chompers gets anoying for sure. That boat really has no biz being up that far. Like my brother said he woud not fish that boat out front here!

08-13-2009, 09:19 AM	#70 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	I was talking to my brother last night about the show. He agreed about the Bigeye and crew. I guess my bro new the old owner of that boat. They had a few boats just like that. The Bigeye,yellowfin and bluefin. He said that bigeye boat was a pos 12yrs ago and had to even tow it in from the grounds one time. He said no way would take that boat out to the banks. I think they will get better boats and crews if the show makes it. __________________ 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.

08-13-2009, 09:31 AM	#72 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	He said it was some seafood company. So I am sure that is it. He said he would not fish out front on that boat. __________________ 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.

08-13-2009, 09:39 AM	#73 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 2,191	We used to pack at Ethridges in Wanchese. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

08-13-2009, 10:19 AM	#75 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 2,191	You mean like "Davey Jones" or "tsunami". __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

08-13-2009, 10:47 AM	#77 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Just don't dump any more 5 gal buckets of water on yourself!!!!! __________________ 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.

08-12-2009, 05:50 PM	#61 (permalink)
The BEAST Charter Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Boat: 2007 WorldCat 330TE / 300 Suzuki's Best Catch: every catch is my best catch Occupation: charter captain Posts: 1,061	I'll volunteer to fish with Vinnie! Only problem is we'd have to double the grocery bill!

08-12-2009, 07:29 PM	#62 (permalink)
Tunacious92 Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coconut Creek Boat: Which one? Best Catch: Against U.S.C, not Kentucky Occupation: Law Student at UF Posts: 23	The show didn't impress me. First of all they got joke captains and even worse editing. They overhyped everything for no reason. They made it seem like the bluefin was 800lb when it was more like 400; no way they fought one that small for that long. And i guess they made it seem like they were gonna let that Mako go, they gaffed it b/c it went in the fish hold. Im pretty sure it was a shortfin and they were fishing in the fall. In my opinion if they were gonna put a 55ft fiberglass boat on the show they should have put my dad on there. He caught more fish yesterday in one section than that guy "chompers" caught in 5 sets, with 1,000 hooks a night. Not sure why they put a guy like that on the show when none of his peers respect him in the least. As for Linda, im not sure why she is on the show. She went out there and couldn't catch anything; because she didn't want to look bad she set in Canadian waters. I guess she thought that the video cameras would bail her out if she got caught. she was wrong and they threw her in jail. i guess it was worth it to protect "her huge reputation". I just wish they would aire that footage

08-12-2009, 08:20 PM	#63 (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	Hey Linda lost weight and looked pretty good for a "Long Line Skipper". I've seen some that didn't look that good - like the other guys on the show. Quack - you were right - bad overhaul on the engine. Miss one nut on the rocker arm hold down assembly and the whole thing vibrates free in short order causing lots of damage. Leave a valve lash adjusting screw locknut loose and the screw extends until there is no clearance and there is your bent rod again. On this "dream crew" anyone need an overage engineer (USCG Licensed) with an actual long line trip under his belt even if it was in the early 60's - holy shit - that's last century - nah I pass even if chosen. Harry

08-12-2009, 10:20 PM	#65 (permalink)
Tunacious92 Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coconut Creek Boat: Which one? Best Catch: Against U.S.C, not Kentucky Occupation: Law Student at UF Posts: 23	Ally's long lost son. LOL ya im Bobby Jr

08-13-2009, 09:00 AM	#68 (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	On the Grand Banks she looks like this:

08-13-2009, 09:08 AM	#69 (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	COÑO!!!!!!!! on the Grand Banks priceless. DL,

08-13-2009, 09:24 AM	#71 (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	The boat was owned by Willie Ethridge of Ethridge Seafood in NC.

08-13-2009, 10:12 AM	#74 (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: 3,059	I thought naming a boat after fish or weather condition was bad luck? (talking about the Big Eye, or Andrea Gail... sounds too much like 'gale')

08-13-2009, 10:23 AM	#76 (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: 3,059	Yeah... naming a boat like that is being too cocky... the sea will eventually get revenge. Then again, with my luck lately, I might as well rename my boat "13 whistling pigs" and paint a banana on the side of my blue hull.

08-13-2009, 11:56 AM	#79 (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: 3,059	...and the kite stopped flyin'. Bad juju.

08-13-2009, 08:28 PM	#82 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 669	Id go on TD, and QQ and Bucks boat, just too see Buck get frustrated trying to fly a kite and dumping water on him The show had its ups and downs, liked when Tim, said "you can fix anything with a hammer" then they are getting towed.....lol...oh well we shall see how the next few shows go!! Cheers __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!! Last edited by Beerman; 08-13-2009 at 08:43 PM..

08-19-2009, 08:53 AM	#83 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	I thought last nights show was much better then the first. __________________ 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.

08-19-2009, 09:11 AM	#84 (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: 3,059	I agree. Lot more fish caught. But damn... Scotty keeps getting screwed. He's fished half the time and caught more fish. That's gotta say something.

08-19-2009, 09:16 AM	#85 (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: 1,084	Iagree. Last night's show was much better overall. However, it is clearly produced for the general population. For many guys on this Forum some of it remains dribble. For example, the narrator's script is annoyingly written to be extra sensational. For example, the narrator called a 250 lb. sword a 'monster' and took five guys to hoist. Nice sword but no monster. We should send them pix of Capt. Ken's, Pumpkineater's or Capt. Rob's swords well over 500. Those are monstas! They also caught a smallish BF tuna toward the end of the show that maybe went 125 and they also called it a monsta. The 600 lb. bf tuna from the first show was a sow but not a monsta either for that species. Did you guys also notice the shot of a schoolie dolphin on a cleaning table? What was that about? Was it for a crew dinner, bait? Also, Capt. Chompers is just a hot mess. His boat and equipment are totally lame. Might as well use a sundial and drop a rope with knots over the side or stick a wet finger in the air. It would be better than what he has. Finally, the broken wrist scene was nasty.All in all much better, but still some holes and bad narration. J

08-19-2009, 09:26 AM	#86 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Boat: TOPAZ 24 Posts: 716	Weak. It will sink like "Lobstermen". I will stick to Deadliest Catch.

08-19-2009, 09:33 AM	#87 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 722	What? No bycatch..... amazing! __________________ Big Game Fishing Lures - The Eyes Have It

08-19-2009, 09:50 AM	#88 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Juan to most people any fish bigger than there outstretched arms is a monster. It has to be edited and narrated for a mass audience. Steve I like watching nice fish get caught better then a full or empty pot of crabs.I love DC but it is about the crews and big waves not the crab. Allan they did catch and release a small sword last night. __________________ 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.

08-19-2009, 09:55 AM	#89 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 722	yes, I saw the little sword release and no gaff this time.... but by by-catch I was meaning things other than swords or tunas etc. I am guessing the mahi was crew dinner. Hopefully the show will develop but I am already bored of hearing Chompers whining about how he will lose everything, yet he goes to sea with no SST capability???? __________________ Big Game Fishing Lures - The Eyes Have It

08-19-2009, 10:02 AM	#90 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Yeah Chompers gets anoying for sure. That boat really has no biz being up that far. Like my brother said he woud not fish that boat out front here! __________________ 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.

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