Sebastian Swordfish Recon Mission

CAPTINMITCH · 07-24-2006, 11:17 AM

Beerman and I did a seminar in Sebastian a few months back. During that time, we found most guys trying the sword thing were stopping well short of the canyon. I went on record saying I thought the canyon would be the place to try. Turns out, that was correct.

Very snotty night, but wound up with 11 hits, released one pup and a small dolphin. Due to weather we were unable to chase tuna and when dawn came, the storms were building so we hightailed it back to the dock.

So we popped a cherry and found some new grounds.

quack quack · 07-24-2006, 11:31 AM

1 for 11 #-o Do you think it was because of the snotty weather?Did any seem like good fish or a lot of pups?

Verado06 · 07-24-2006, 11:38 AM

Brother-in-law lives in the ft myers area and has tried the canyons a few times now for swords and had caught a fish each time out. Nothing too big, but 1 fish is all is takes.

CAPTINMITCH · 07-24-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by quack quack

1 for 11 #-o Do you think it was because of the snotty weather?Did any seem like good fish or a lot of pups?

Think it was both. Had a rookie on the rod and he missed two he should have stuck. Rest of them were just slashed baits. It was rough as balls.

Uncle Buck · 07-24-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CAPTINMITCH

Very snotty night, but wound up with 11 hits, released one pup and a small dolphin.

Did ya try using an offset J hook?

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Nightfighter · 07-24-2006, 03:21 PM

:roflmao:
good burn

Flatsfish B · 07-24-2006, 04:09 PM

=D>

quack quack · 07-24-2006, 04:20 PM

Yeah I really think circle hooks do not work as well in rough weather for swords. To much jerking around does not let the fish eat well enough for the circles to do their thing.Plus a rookie on the rod swinging and not reeling will not help.

LHPfish · 07-25-2006, 02:29 AM

QQ, theres twat in my face

Broadbill · 07-25-2006, 07:19 AM

I haven't been able to read a post for three weeks since QQ put that damn picture in his avatar. :lol:

quack quack · 07-25-2006, 08:53 AM

Put on your glasses and back away from the screen :lol:

Uncle Buck · 07-25-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfighter

:roflmao:
good burn

To Mitch's credit, I do like using circle hooks. They are my prefered hook style for most species, especially when bottom fishing... but not for swords. If I were using circles, and started missing several hookups... bring out the J's. Too much money and effort goes into swording to not put something on the plate. I admit to being a meat hunter, and wanna put fish on the deck. In close to 30 trips, I have only seen 1 sword hooked deep. Not enough for me to switch over.

Islander · 07-25-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by quack quack

1 for 11 #-o Do you think it was because of the snotty weather?Did any seem like good fish or a lot of pups?

The reason they went 1 for 11 was that they were missing something (besides the fish) ME!!!!!! :lol: :lol:

We'll have to make another run at them soon Mitch, I know theres a slob out there waiting for a squid snack :twisted:

CAPTINMITCH · 07-25-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

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Originally Posted by Nightfighter

:roflmao:
good burn

To Mitch's credit, I do like using circle hooks. They are my prefered hook style for most species, especially when bottom fishing... but not for swords. If I were using circles, and started missing several hookups... bring out the J's. Too much money and effort goes into swording to not put something on the plate. I admit to being a meat hunter, and wanna put fish on the deck. In close to 30 trips, I have only seen 1 sword hooked deep. Not enough for me to switch over.

As you know, no matter what hook you are using, when it's rough, you miss more fish. That night was the exception not the rule. You've seen enough reports from me where we bat 100% to know I'm not switching because of one off night.

In actuality, we came tight on three fish and landed two. The rest were either quick hits or just slashed.

Uncle Buck · 07-25-2006, 03:45 PM

I know Mitch... I was just playin with ya. Rough nights are just, well... rough.

07-24-2006, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
CAPTINMITCH Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 399	Sebastian Swordfish Recon Mission Beerman and I did a seminar in Sebastian a few months back. During that time, we found most guys trying the sword thing were stopping well short of the canyon. I went on record saying I thought the canyon would be the place to try. Turns out, that was correct. Very snotty night, but wound up with 11 hits, released one pup and a small dolphin. Due to weather we were unable to chase tuna and when dawn came, the storms were building so we hightailed it back to the dock. So we popped a cherry and found some new grounds.

07-24-2006, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,002	1 for 11 #-o Do you think it was because of the snotty weather?Did any seem like good fish or a lot of pups? __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

07-24-2006, 03:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nightfighter Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Occupation: Brain Stergeon Posts: 486	:roflmao: good burn __________________ Night Fighters Lures NightFightersLures.com Swordfish Guide http://Swordfishguide.com

07-24-2006, 04:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 682	=D> __________________

07-24-2006, 04:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,002	Yeah I really think circle hooks do not work as well in rough weather for swords. To much jerking around does not let the fish eat well enough for the circles to do their thing.Plus a rookie on the rod swinging and not reeling will not help. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

07-24-2006, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 483	Brother-in-law lives in the ft myers area and has tried the canyons a few times now for swords and had caught a fish each time out. Nothing too big, but 1 fish is all is takes.

07-25-2006, 02:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
LHPfish Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 185	QQ, theres twat in my face

07-25-2006, 07:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	I haven't been able to read a post for three weeks since QQ put that damn picture in his avatar. :lol:

07-25-2006, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,002	Put on your glasses and back away from the screen :lol: __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

07-25-2006, 03:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,019	I know Mitch... I was just playin with ya. Rough nights are just, well... rough. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

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