Back in the saddle again!

CAPTINMITCH · 04-12-2004, 03:36 PM

Love truly makes you do strange things. My wife of 21 years started a small catering business a few years ago. This year it took off bigtime so I've spent the last 4 months helping her. I haven't been out since January.

That all ended this weekend when finally the schedule and weather cooperated. Pottydoc and I donated a sword trip when the Sail/Cuda clubs did the raffle for Guy's widow. The winner, Tom, brought two of his Coast Guard buddies along for the trip.

The run down from Boynton was nice but uneventful. Worked some rips for awhile with no results. Got setup right at sunset and started a due north drift. Around 8:45 the mid rod goes off and we come tight on a Shimano 50. Fish pretty much comes straight to the boat as we're scrambling to make a ready deck. Turns out we had plenty of time because as soon as the fish saw the boat, he took off for a different time zone. After 45 minutes of back and forth battle, Tom hands the rod off to Justin to finish the job.

Every time we'd get the fish close, he'd light the 50 up again. At one point, the fish rolled sideways under the spreader lights and we thought for sure he was a 200+ fish. Finally, with gaffs at the ready and a game plan in place, Justin swung the leader to me. Into the boat came a fat and still frisky 51" fish - just under 75 pounds. Man, he was not happy at all!

The gang on the other hand was ecstatic. Both Tom and Justin were amazed that a fish that size could fight so hard. We put the spread back out for another hour but had to leave since one of the Coasties had to report at 0500. Thanks to Tom for his contribution to such a worthy cause and thanks to all 3 for being a pure pleasure to fish with. Mitch

Mike · 04-12-2004, 04:02 PM

Sweet. I heard you out there on the radio. Sounded like a great trip for the guys!

Mike

CAPTINMITCH · 04-12-2004, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Sweet. I heard you out there on the radio. Sounded like a great trip for the guys!

Mike

It was. Personally I got a kick out of the other boat asking me to do my 'Sword Ritual' for them. They went 2-2 with the second one being a 67"er.
BTW, you shuld have said hi. How'd you guys do?

Captain Joe McGivern · 04-12-2004, 05:27 PM

nice job mitch! glad to see your back out there!

04-12-2004, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
CAPTINMITCH Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 406	Back in the saddle again! Love truly makes you do strange things. My wife of 21 years started a small catering business a few years ago. This year it took off bigtime so I've spent the last 4 months helping her. I haven't been out since January. That all ended this weekend when finally the schedule and weather cooperated. Pottydoc and I donated a sword trip when the Sail/Cuda clubs did the raffle for Guy's widow. The winner, Tom, brought two of his Coast Guard buddies along for the trip. The run down from Boynton was nice but uneventful. Worked some rips for awhile with no results. Got setup right at sunset and started a due north drift. Around 8:45 the mid rod goes off and we come tight on a Shimano 50. Fish pretty much comes straight to the boat as we're scrambling to make a ready deck. Turns out we had plenty of time because as soon as the fish saw the boat, he took off for a different time zone. After 45 minutes of back and forth battle, Tom hands the rod off to Justin to finish the job. Every time we'd get the fish close, he'd light the 50 up again. At one point, the fish rolled sideways under the spreader lights and we thought for sure he was a 200+ fish. Finally, with gaffs at the ready and a game plan in place, Justin swung the leader to me. Into the boat came a fat and still frisky 51" fish - just under 75 pounds. Man, he was not happy at all! The gang on the other hand was ecstatic. Both Tom and Justin were amazed that a fish that size could fight so hard. We put the spread back out for another hour but had to leave since one of the Coasties had to report at 0500. Thanks to Tom for his contribution to such a worthy cause and thanks to all 3 for being a pure pleasure to fish with. Mitch

04-12-2004, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,461	Sweet. I heard you out there on the radio. Sounded like a great trip for the guys! Mike __________________ Fishing Reports

04-12-2004, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 803	nice job mitch! glad to see your back out there! __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing Miami Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

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