Bills?????

Broadbill · 09-06-2006, 08:37 AM

I know this has been talked about a few times, but what is the best way to treat swordfish bills before they are painted, clear coated etc. I have some in my freezer taking up space that I would like to do something with. I have heard everything from saltwater to bleach but I want to do it right. Any tips are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Relentless33 · 09-06-2006, 10:21 AM

Freezer? :???:

Broadbill · 09-06-2006, 02:25 PM

They are sawed off in the freezer. They stay fresh that way until you do something with them, although it doesn't make much of a display in there.

Warrior · 09-06-2006, 02:31 PM

I want my bill back

Broadbill · 09-06-2006, 02:34 PM

I threw yours off my dock!

Darkside · 09-06-2006, 07:02 PM

Thats really what you need to do is throw them off your dock and let them soak for a few weeks. After they have been in the water for a few days pull them out and wash some of the slime and meat away after that its just a matter of time. The more current the quicker they will cure. Once out of the water you can soak them in bleach/ soap mixture for a day to get rid of any leftover smell.

Relentless33 · 09-06-2006, 08:28 PM

When we bleached ours it turned camoflauge, reddish brown and green spots :shock: :???:

SFLMAN · 09-06-2006, 09:33 PM

I put mine in my buddies pool :twisted: It is drained except for about a foot of nasty water :???: and has all kinds of things living in it only takes a week or two and they are ready for the bleach.

Broadbill · 09-07-2006, 07:15 AM

Thanks guys!

KQ · 09-07-2006, 10:35 AM

I can treat and paint bills now...not as good as Bobby. There is one I did in the bill gallery. I'm painting one right now of our boat Final Point so we'll see how that turns out. If anyone doesn't wanna pay the price of a Tiagra 80 let me know...

Shark Tagger · 09-07-2006, 10:39 AM

i'll be interested to see how the one you are oding now comes out.. post it when your done.

ST

Warrior · 09-07-2006, 09:14 PM

Nice avitar. Is your hair thinning Broadbill?

Sword Hunter · 09-11-2006, 11:02 PM

well for all the different ways you guys say to cure bills I hav found another method that works betterand faster than all. I will prob be hung for telling you guys but who cares. My buddy Aaron did a little reasearch and found a chemical (KOH) Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash). Add water and watch everything melt right off the bone. You need about 2 lbs for 8-15 gallons and when it is diluted with water it makes a great fingaside for the garden. Its also used to staralize stuff. DO NOT get it on you or you have a huge problem. I recomend getting a good pair of chemical gloves and keep it in a well ventilated area away from pets and kids. just in case you spill it flush area with lots of fresh water and you might escape with some small chemical burns. I cure them in a 30 gallon garbage can fits about 20 fresh bills mabye 2 sessions are needed.

09-06-2006, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	Bills????? I know this has been talked about a few times, but what is the best way to treat swordfish bills before they are painted, clear coated etc. I have some in my freezer taking up space that I would like to do something with. I have heard everything from saltwater to bleach but I want to do it right. Any tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

09-11-2006, 11:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sword Hunter Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 196	My way works best well for all the different ways you guys say to cure bills I hav found another method that works betterand faster than all. I will prob be hung for telling you guys but who cares. My buddy Aaron did a little reasearch and found a chemical (KOH) Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash). Add water and watch everything melt right off the bone. You need about 2 lbs for 8-15 gallons and when it is diluted with water it makes a great fingaside for the garden. Its also used to staralize stuff. DO NOT get it on you or you have a huge problem. I recomend getting a good pair of chemical gloves and keep it in a well ventilated area away from pets and kids. just in case you spill it flush area with lots of fresh water and you might escape with some small chemical burns. I cure them in a 30 gallon garbage can fits about 20 fresh bills mabye 2 sessions are needed.

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09-06-2006, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,012	Freezer? :???:

09-06-2006, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	They are sawed off in the freezer. They stay fresh that way until you do something with them, although it doesn't make much of a display in there.

09-06-2006, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Warrior Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft.Pierce Boat: 60 Ocean SS/31 Contender Best Catch: 369# core Giant Bluefin Posts: 308	I want my bill back

09-06-2006, 02:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	I threw yours off my dock!

09-06-2006, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darkside Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 402	Thats really what you need to do is throw them off your dock and let them soak for a few weeks. After they have been in the water for a few days pull them out and wash some of the slime and meat away after that its just a matter of time. The more current the quicker they will cure. Once out of the water you can soak them in bleach/ soap mixture for a day to get rid of any leftover smell.

09-06-2006, 08:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,012	When we bleached ours it turned camoflauge, reddish brown and green spots :shock: :???:

09-06-2006, 09:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
SFLMAN Lines In Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MIAMI Boat: CATCHING A SWORDFISH Occupation: LOCKSMITH Posts: 59	I put mine in my buddies pool :twisted: It is drained except for about a foot of nasty water :???: and has all kinds of things living in it only takes a week or two and they are ready for the bleach.

09-07-2006, 07:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	Thanks guys!

09-07-2006, 10:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
KQ Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Hillsboro Inlet Boat: 36 contender FA Occupation: Funeral Business Posts: 21	I can treat and paint bills now...not as good as Bobby. There is one I did in the bill gallery. I'm painting one right now of our boat Final Point so we'll see how that turns out. If anyone doesn't wanna pay the price of a Tiagra 80 let me know...

09-07-2006, 10:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 921	i'll be interested to see how the one you are oding now comes out.. post it when your done. ST

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09-07-2006, 09:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Warrior Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft.Pierce Boat: 60 Ocean SS/31 Contender Best Catch: 369# core Giant Bluefin Posts: 308	Nice avitar. Is your hair thinning Broadbill?