How big is this fish?

Fishtails · 10-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Hey Guys - I went daytime swordfishing yesterday and fought this beast for five and a half hours. After getting it to the dock there was nothing big enough to weight it on. I did the formula for estimating swordfish weight with the measurements - lower jaw/fork length x girth squared / 800 and came up with 391 but everyone keeps telling me it's bigger than that. Any ideas if 391 sounds right? The overall length was 138in and the lower jaw fork length was 93" and the girth was 58". The last sword I caught was about 90lbs so this fish is in a whole different league for me. Any help would be appreciated. This truly is the greatest fish I've ever caught!! thanks!

Captain Juan · 10-09-2009, 05:49 PM

That's a slob for sure!!

Congrats. The formula is pretty accurate. Looks around 400 lbs. for sure. BTW, overall length is pretty much not used and kind of meaningless since it does not factor into the equation and many swords have battered, shortened swords anyway.

What kind of tackle and bait were you using?

Congrats!!! The Keys remain hot.

Juani

Fishtails · 10-09-2009, 06:14 PM

I was using a 50w Tiagra (nothing electric) with 1000yrs of 80# Power Pro and a 100ft top shot of 200# mono with a squid for bait. Fought it on a straight butt rod in stand-up gear. I was on the boat alone so the fight + driving the boat made for an exciting fight. thanks for the congrats, I'm still on an andrenaline high!!

Disco Lady · 10-09-2009, 06:19 PM

Congrats! COÑO!! that fish is a slob! for sure.

How did you get it in the boat?

DL,

Fishtails · 10-09-2009, 06:24 PM

Didn't - drug that thing 30 miles to shore. That's why his gills look messed up, they were bent backwards by the time I got in. It took 3 of us to get it out of the water.

triplethreat1 · 10-09-2009, 06:34 PM

no sharks got it either, great story and a great fish. looks like a 400lb fish to me

Disco Lady · 10-09-2009, 06:37 PM

Your the man!

pretty work brother.

DL,

fishxtreme · 10-09-2009, 06:45 PM

5 1/2 hours

on stand up!!

congrats on a big fish and personal best

Tackle Engineer · 10-09-2009, 07:35 PM

Wow That is what I call the standing ovation catch. Great job very nice slob. That fish looks every bit of FOhundred too. Excellent story and I don't think I could a drug that girl to home without it being shark sushi either.

Darkside · 10-09-2009, 07:41 PM

Congrats on a nice fish, job well done. I have caught a couple fish around 94 inches one was 383 one was 378 so length girth formula sounds close to its weight. Congrats on a awesome catch.

Toothy · 10-09-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishtails

Fought it on a straight butt rod in stand-up gear. I was on the boat alone so the fight + driving the boat made for an exciting fight.

Nice job Superman!

Harry Klauber · 10-09-2009, 08:46 PM

Wow - manually - and ALONE no less - outstanding catch!! My hat goes off to you. Congrats. Harry

Mike · 10-09-2009, 08:57 PM

nice catch!

Great Escape · 10-09-2009, 09:57 PM

Holly Batman! That's one great catch and story. A 50W, alone and pulled it all the way back!

Great work cap. Congratulations.

fastmike · 10-09-2009, 10:08 PM

your the new old man in the sea.. nice catch for sure

broadonrod · 10-10-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fastmike

your the new old man in the sea.. nice catch for sure

Thats a slob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats

catching · 10-10-2009, 05:04 AM

hell of a nice solo fish

:to ast:

TOPPDAWG · 10-10-2009, 10:21 AM

Good fish pretty work

surfinsteve1 · 10-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Awesome job Capt. That memory won't be going anywhere for quite some time.

Rob C · 10-10-2009, 01:57 PM

I agree, you are the new "old man and the sea" I just have one question, how in the hell did you get new beers when you needed them????? Congrats!!!

Rob C

WhItEoUt 23 · 10-10-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishtails

Didn't - drug that thing 30 miles to shore. That's why his gills look messed up, they were bent backwards by the time I got in. It took 3 of us to get it out of the water.

WOW CONGRATS ON A HELLVA FISH!!

tunaman81 · 10-11-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishtails

I was using a 50w Tiagra (nothing electric) with 1000yrs of 80# Power Pro and a 100ft top shot of 200# mono with a squid for bait. Fought it on a straight butt rod in stand-up gear. I was on the boat alone so the fight + driving the boat made for an exciting fight. thanks for the congrats, I'm still on an andrenaline high!!

Amazing job...congrats.

e-money · 10-15-2009, 09:39 AM

50W manual and solo. That has to be some kind of IRON MAN record!!

Chronic Obsession · 10-15-2009, 10:05 AM

Great Job Cap.

GRSC · 10-15-2009, 10:24 AM

Great fish and awesome story

Swordone · 10-15-2009, 11:44 AM

That is awesome!

Attaboy · 10-15-2009, 12:48 PM

You are the man for sure.

PURPLE FEVER · 10-15-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Klauber

Wow - manually - and ALONE no less - outstanding catch!! My hat goes off to you. Congrats. Harry

sammythebu11 · 10-15-2009, 02:00 PM

COÑO, you are the man.... all the reports on this forum should be measured against this one from now on, congratulations!!!!!

Capt. JJ · 10-15-2009, 05:07 PM

Your profile says you have a cat. Put that fish in the middle and ride it like a cowboy all the way home.

10-09-2009, 06:19 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: 5,715	Congrats! COÑO!! that fish is a slob! for sure. How did you get it in the boat? DL, __________________ Check out my running web site: http://www.biggamebaits.com

10-09-2009, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
triplethreat1 Lines In Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 561 Boat: contender 36T Best Catch: 600+ goliath, 9lb 8oz peacock bass in FL, 58lb mahi, and 115 daytime swordy Occupation: fisherman Posts: 67	no sharks got it either, great story and a great fish. looks like a 400lb fish to me __________________

10-09-2009, 06:37 PM	#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: 5,715	Your the man! pretty work brother. DL, __________________ Check out my running web site: http://www.biggamebaits.com

10-09-2009, 06:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
fishxtreme Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Port Aransas, Tx Best Catch: 600lb Mako Occupation: Offshore OSV Capt. Posts: 194	5 1/2 hours on stand up!! congrats on a big fish and personal best __________________ FISH, OR CUT BAIT !

10-09-2009, 07:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tackle Engineer Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hollywood Fl Boat: Tackle Engineer, Dusky 26, 2XVolvoTAMD41 turbos Best Catch: Blonde Gymnast wife 115# Occupation: Fearless Leader /ceo Posts: 355	Wow That is what I call the standing ovation catch. Great job very nice slob. That fish looks every bit of FOhundred too. Excellent story and I don't think I could a drug that girl to home without it being shark sushi either. __________________ "Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of government. The history of liberty is the history of resistance. The history of liberty is a history of the limitation of governmental power, not the increase of it." -- Woodrow Wilson Editorial comment: He didn't practice what he preached, but we should

10-09-2009, 05:49 PM	#2 (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	That's a slob for sure!! Congrats. The formula is pretty accurate. Looks around 400 lbs. for sure. BTW, overall length is pretty much not used and kind of meaningless since it does not factor into the equation and many swords have battered, shortened swords anyway. What kind of tackle and bait were you using? Congrats!!! The Keys remain hot. Juani

10-09-2009, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fishtails Grunt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Torch Key, FL Boat: 22' Sea Cat Best Catch: Swordfish 391lbs Posts: 3	I was using a 50w Tiagra (nothing electric) with 1000yrs of 80# Power Pro and a 100ft top shot of 200# mono with a squid for bait. Fought it on a straight butt rod in stand-up gear. I was on the boat alone so the fight + driving the boat made for an exciting fight. thanks for the congrats, I'm still on an andrenaline high!!

10-09-2009, 06:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fishtails Grunt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Torch Key, FL Boat: 22' Sea Cat Best Catch: Swordfish 391lbs Posts: 3	Didn't - drug that thing 30 miles to shore. That's why his gills look messed up, they were bent backwards by the time I got in. It took 3 of us to get it out of the water.

10-09-2009, 07:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Darkside Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deerfield Beach Posts: 453	Congrats on a nice fish, job well done. I have caught a couple fish around 94 inches one was 383 one was 378 so length girth formula sounds close to its weight. Congrats on a awesome catch.

10-09-2009, 08:46 PM	#12 (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	Wow - manually - and ALONE no less - outstanding catch!! My hat goes off to you. Congrats. Harry

10-09-2009, 08:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,461	nice catch! __________________ Fishing Reports

10-09-2009, 09:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	Holly Batman! That's one great catch and story. A 50W, alone and pulled it all the way back! Great work cap. Congratulations. __________________ Juggling life

10-09-2009, 10:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
fastmike Grunt Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Plam beach Boat: venture 34/mako 20 Best Catch: 300 lbs blue marlin Occupation: self employed Posts: 3	your the new old man in the sea.. nice catch for sure

10-10-2009, 05:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Best Catch: Swordfish 362 pounds Posts: 1,662	hell of a nice solo fish :to ast: __________________ Better to be lucky than good

10-10-2009, 10:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
TOPPDAWG Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: THE RAC Boat: DUSKY- ANY Best Catch: 86 POUND HOO ON 60LB MONO LEADER CAT ISLAND 414# SWORDDOG Occupation: WORK IN TACKLE SHOP Posts: 152	Good fish pretty work

10-10-2009, 12:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
surfinsteve1 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollyweird Boat: 22' Wellcraft Best Catch: 100lb sword Occupation: Safety Inspec. Posts: 145	Awesome job Capt. That memory won't be going anywhere for quite some time.

10-10-2009, 01:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rob C Lines In Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston Boat: Bertram 31 Best Catch: 200# YFT, 80# sword, 350#blue, 24 inch Koi .... Occupation: Restaurant Posts: 26	I agree, you are the new "old man and the sea" I just have one question, how in the hell did you get new beers when you needed them????? Congrats!!! Rob C

10-15-2009, 09:39 AM	#23 (permalink)
e-money Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Swordfish / wahoo/ muttons Occupation: Sales Posts: 423	50W manual and solo. That has to be some kind of IRON MAN record!! __________________ Swordfish Guide on your vessel for Palm Beach County Darkside trips ! eric@transparent-technology.com

10-15-2009, 10:05 AM	#24 (permalink)
Chronic Obsession Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Boat: Contender Posts: 100	Great Job Cap.

10-15-2009, 10:24 AM	#25 (permalink)
GRSC Lines In Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Sea Boss 2350cc Occupation: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor Posts: 54	Great fish and awesome story

10-15-2009, 11:44 AM	#26 (permalink)
Swordone Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: 31 Contender Posts: 40	That is awesome!

10-15-2009, 12:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
Attaboy Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pompano Beach Boat: Hydra Sports 33' Best Catch: Define caught? Occupation: retired Posts: 137	Cannot imagine You are the man for sure. __________________ "This barnacle brain won't bend" Jimmy Buffet

10-15-2009, 02:00 PM	#29 (permalink)
sammythebu11 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Boat: Proline 23' Sport Occupation: Network Engineer Posts: 427	COÑO, you are the man.... all the reports on this forum should be measured against this one from now on, congratulations!!!!!

10-15-2009, 05:07 PM	#30 (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	Your profile says you have a cat. Put that fish in the middle and ride it like a cowboy all the way home. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

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