Question for you "northern drift" guys

Nightfighter · 03-30-2006, 10:02 AM

Thanks in advance for any help.
I have a charter out of Palm Beach inlet this weekend and don't know the sword grounds up there("northern drift") as well as I know the "southern drift". I usually end my drift around the Delray area. Could any of you give me some hints as far as "bottom numbers" ie. 48 to 50 line, or depths to target, from Delray to Palm Beach inlet?
Any help is much appreciated. [-o<

You can email me at: h2ogemmell@aol.com if you don't want it posted.

Thanks
Stew

quack quack · 03-30-2006, 10:11 AM

It is the same as the south but without much good bottom.There is a nice hump just south of PB inlet you will see it on the chart.I just read the water look for the normal temp breaks and such.Not as much bait as the south but still around.The tinkers should start moving north soon so you may run in to them.Before I set up I try to find the thermal cline if I can and fish some baits close to that.Good luck Stew.

DORADOsteve · 03-30-2006, 10:47 AM

I will probably be doing the "Nothing Drift" on Sunday night.

Give me a shout on 72 & I will let you know where they are NOT biting.

You have an IM

Nightfighter · 03-30-2006, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DORADOsteve

Give me a shout on 72 & I will let you know where they are NOT biting.

:lol:
I'll be out Sat. night.
Thanks for the info everyone. I have what I need now. :thumright:
I'll let you know how we do.

Nick C · 03-30-2006, 03:42 PM

I was looking a Chart of the North drift a few days ago, and the Beerman numbers were on there! Didn't know he really got them printed on the chart!

I may be doing the North drift Saturday too... not sure yet.

quack quack · 03-30-2006, 03:54 PM

Nick: good luck catch a slobet

Nick C · 03-30-2006, 07:30 PM

Last time I touched a swordy was in that picture in my sig...that was November :cry: :cry:

DORADOsteve · 03-31-2006, 08:17 AM

The weather looks great for the next few nights:

SATURDAY...EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. .SATURDAY NIGHT...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. .SUNDAY...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. .MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. .TUESDAY...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

03-30-2006, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nightfighter Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Occupation: Brain Stergeon Posts: 486	Question for you "northern drift" guys Thanks in advance for any help. I have a charter out of Palm Beach inlet this weekend and don't know the sword grounds up there("northern drift") as well as I know the "southern drift". I usually end my drift around the Delray area. Could any of you give me some hints as far as "bottom numbers" ie. 48 to 50 line, or depths to target, from Delray to Palm Beach inlet? Any help is much appreciated. [-o< You can email me at: h2ogemmell@aol.com if you don't want it posted. Thanks Stew __________________ Night Fighters Lures NightFightersLures.com Swordfish Guide http://Swordfishguide.com

03-30-2006, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,004	It is the same as the south but without much good bottom.There is a nice hump just south of PB inlet you will see it on the chart.I just read the water look for the normal temp breaks and such.Not as much bait as the south but still around.The tinkers should start moving north soon so you may run in to them.Before I set up I try to find the thermal cline if I can and fish some baits close to that.Good luck Stew. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

03-30-2006, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,221	I was looking a Chart of the North drift a few days ago, and the Beerman numbers were on there! Didn't know he really got them printed on the chart! I may be doing the North drift Saturday too... not sure yet. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-30-2006, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,004	Nick: good luck catch a slobet __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

03-30-2006, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,221	Last time I touched a swordy was in that picture in my sig...that was November :cry: :cry: __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-30-2006, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Posts: 582	I will probably be doing the "Nothing Drift" on Sunday night. Give me a shout on 72 & I will let you know where they are NOT biting. You have an IM

03-31-2006, 08:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Posts: 582	The weather looks great for the next few nights: SATURDAY...EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. .SATURDAY NIGHT...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. .SUNDAY...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. .MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. .TUESDAY...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

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