how long to let them eat

just2fish · 07-26-2006, 03:00 PM

heres the question, if a fish pick's it up and runs w/o warning, how long do you let hin run before going tight.

another, if the fish is toying/slashing the bait do you start to bring him closer to the boat if he hasnt picked up the bait yet. and if he picks it up how long before you tighten up on him.

i fish my drag just where the line dosent pay out while were drifting and the strike is @ 15#

no fish too fresh · 07-26-2006, 03:25 PM

i usually count to about 7 before slowly tightning the drag to about 13 pounds.

albar1 · 07-26-2006, 03:30 PM

count to 10 and reel like your ass depeded on it, cause it does :lol:

Shark Tagger · 07-26-2006, 05:07 PM

We don't play that game any longer (about 1 year now)

We fish for swordfish, like we do for kingfish, tuna, etc on the reef.

Locked up in the rod holder.

When the fish pulls drag, it is usually glued on.

Not saying this is the best method, but works for us well.

Good Luck

Uncle Buck · 07-26-2006, 05:25 PM

Note to self: Reinforce the rod holders.

:lol:

Islander · 07-26-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark Tagger

We don't play that game any longer (about 1 year now)

We fish for swordfish, like we do for kingfish, tuna, etc on the reef.

Locked up in the rod holder.

When the fish pulls drag, it is usually glued on.

Not saying this is the best method, but works for us well.

Good Luck

:thumleft: :thumleft:

Or when you see the balloon tip (if used), a Light streaking across the surface (this one may take every one on a rod until some one comes tight or drag pulls) who ever is not on a rod should be yelling, quiet loudly and histarickly.........REEL...REEL....REEL...REEL...D @MNIT :lol:

Relentless33 · 07-26-2006, 06:43 PM

Along with ST, we fish drags at strike which is 15-16 lbs. and reel like crazy, your arm will be ready to fall off shortly btw. We reel tight (just not as crazily) if the balloon flips or is running across the surface as well.

:lol:

Like ST said, it may not be the best way but our fish have been hooked pretty nicely.

Broadbill · 07-28-2006, 02:36 PM

We leave ours loose so any kind of slashing or toying is indicated. If a balloon tips or a light comes up crank like hell. Theres no need to wait, the fish usually picked it up already. If you have your drags tight and a fish swats a bait you will never know until you check it later. If it's loose you will always know you had a bite or know you are getting a bite, and most the time you can crank up slowly and they will come back to finish it off.

Relentless33 · 07-28-2006, 02:49 PM

We have had slashes and have not known about it unti lwe checked the baits. We think, along with many other people, that there is so much slack in the line that fish already has the bait in its mouth. He's either on or he's not. I would rather find out right away instead of an hour into the battle.

quack quack · 07-28-2006, 03:03 PM

I would rather have the chance to feed him a little before coming tight.The fish I have let eat a little stay on better then the ones that have not been fed.

Relentless33 · 07-28-2006, 03:05 PM

Very true

jerry · 07-28-2006, 03:15 PM

QQ, damn man. That one is causing smoke. (avatar that is)

quack quack · 07-28-2006, 03:32 PM

I do think some friction is involved :lol: so smoke is a possibility

Islander · 07-28-2006, 06:57 PM

QQ, You go ahead and........ :lol: :lol: Let em EAT

Verado06 · 07-28-2006, 07:45 PM

We fish em tight in the rod holder also.

And just like you said on those jugs rods.. it can be minutes of them playing around before any drag is pulled...

Flatsfish B · 07-28-2006, 09:22 PM

I fish the as loose i can get it without it pulling out. On tip rods I let them eat for a good 8 seconds, on float rods I wait about 3, Both rods I slam it in strike (18-20lbs) and crank like a mofo!

FinalPoint · 07-29-2006, 10:46 AM

QQ, come one man...you are killing us. Any possibility of those girls looking for a ride out to the sword grounds?

Relentless33 · 07-30-2006, 06:21 PM

I'm sure you could get someone like that pretty easily :???:

07-26-2006, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 545	how long to let them eat heres the question, if a fish pick's it up and runs w/o warning, how long do you let hin run before going tight. another, if the fish is toying/slashing the bait do you start to bring him closer to the boat if he hasnt picked up the bait yet. and if he picks it up how long before you tighten up on him. i fish my drag just where the line dosent pay out while were drifting and the strike is @ 15# __________________ life's short... fish hard...

07-26-2006, 05:25 PM	#5 (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: 2,025	Note to self: Reinforce the rod holders. :lol: __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

07-26-2006, 06:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,012	Along with ST, we fish drags at strike which is 15-16 lbs. and reel like crazy, your arm will be ready to fall off shortly btw. We reel tight (just not as crazily) if the balloon flips or is running across the surface as well. :lol: Like ST said, it may not be the best way but our fish have been hooked pretty nicely. __________________

07-28-2006, 02:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,012	We have had slashes and have not known about it unti lwe checked the baits. We think, along with many other people, that there is so much slack in the line that fish already has the bait in its mouth. He's either on or he's not. I would rather find out right away instead of an hour into the battle. __________________

07-28-2006, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,004	I would rather have the chance to feed him a little before coming tight.The fish I have let eat a little stay on better then the ones that have not been fed. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

07-26-2006, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
no fish too fresh Lines In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ft. lauderdale Occupation: real estate Posts: 67	i usually count to about 7 before slowly tightning the drag to about 13 pounds.

07-26-2006, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
albar1 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pompano Beach Boat: 35 Cabo Best Catch: 200lb + Swordfish Occupation: Refiner Posts: 227	count to 10 and reel like your ass depeded on it, cause it does :lol:

07-26-2006, 05:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 921	We don't play that game any longer (about 1 year now) We fish for swordfish, like we do for kingfish, tuna, etc on the reef. Locked up in the rod holder. When the fish pulls drag, it is usually glued on. Not saying this is the best method, but works for us well. Good Luck

07-28-2006, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	We leave ours loose so any kind of slashing or toying is indicated. If a balloon tips or a light comes up crank like hell. Theres no need to wait, the fish usually picked it up already. If you have your drags tight and a fish swats a bait you will never know until you check it later. If it's loose you will always know you had a bite or know you are getting a bite, and most the time you can crank up slowly and they will come back to finish it off.

07-28-2006, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,012	Very true __________________

07-28-2006, 03:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
jerry Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jamaica Boat: 35ft Contender Best Catch: they are all good Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 359	QQ, damn man. That one is causing smoke. (avatar that is)

07-28-2006, 03:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,004	I do think some friction is involved :lol: so smoke is a possibility __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

07-28-2006, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Islander Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Boat: FISHING Best Catch: The next one Posts: 197	QQ, You go ahead and........ :lol: :lol: Let em EAT

07-28-2006, 07:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 483	We fish em tight in the rod holder also. And just like you said on those jugs rods.. it can be minutes of them playing around before any drag is pulled...

07-28-2006, 09:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 682	I fish the as loose i can get it without it pulling out. On tip rods I let them eat for a good 8 seconds, on float rods I wait about 3, Both rods I slam it in strike (18-20lbs) and crank like a mofo! __________________

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