Shark and Tuna Gallery Launched

Mike · 10-08-2004, 10:07 AM

I launched 2 new galleries dedicated to sharks (threshers, makos, etc) and also to tuna. I know that a lot of you guys catch tuna's during the day and the head out for swords at night.

I may even launch a separate forum, if there is enough of a crowd to talk sharks and tuna.

WE want to hear of all the purple fish you are catching!!!

Mike

RiskTaker · 10-08-2004, 10:20 AM

Hey Mike:

I am not familiar with the "purple" terminology.
Is it a fathom zone or a common color on color fish finders?

I have heard of the purple line and now purple fish.... what gives?

I am familiar with the purple isles: Isla-morada.

Why don't you post on the gallery that nice tuna you caught locally?

Mike (RiskTaker)

Captain Fred Archer · 10-12-2004, 04:20 PM

Out on the west coast the harpoon boats say that they catch "purple fever". It is a reference to the way that Elvis (swordfish) light up when they get excited and what an unforgettable sight that is. I'm sure that there are a lot of fishermen on this site who have purple fever too. It's incurable, thank goodness!

Catch it!

FinalPoint · 10-14-2004, 08:38 AM

Mike -
Sweet job on all the new galleries. You keep giving me more excuses to procrastinate, I love it. I hope to join the 200 lb sword club soon.

Darkside · 10-14-2004, 08:05 PM

Gotta love that "Mako on a leash" pic. Hope to be getting the mount back before the end of the year.

FinalPoint · 10-14-2004, 09:28 PM

I must say, your mako pics are pretty sweet.

greg1 · 10-18-2004, 11:03 AM

How about some comments guys. Like the one with the gills ripped off. I wonder if a gaff did that or another shark?

FinalPoint · 10-18-2004, 12:47 PM

Looks like another shark to me. Some of those makos are absolutely incredible. One question...isn't it illegal in FL to kill a bigeye thresher, or can certain people with permits take these?

kai akua · 10-18-2004, 02:31 PM

http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/rec_info.htm

:???:

Mike · 10-21-2004, 02:16 PM

I launched a "Marlin" Gallery also upon request. Lets see that "Other" Billfish that you guys are putting the drag on!

Mike

10-08-2004, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,322	Shark and Tuna Gallery Launched I launched 2 new galleries dedicated to sharks (threshers, makos, etc) and also to tuna. I know that a lot of you guys catch tuna's during the day and the head out for swords at night. I may even launch a separate forum, if there is enough of a crowd to talk sharks and tuna. WE want to hear of all the purple fish you are catching!!! Mike __________________ Fishing Reports

10-08-2004, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Best Catch: Had one once, then it took the boat away Posts: 1,962	What do you mean by purple fish? Hey Mike: I am not familiar with the "purple" terminology. Is it a fathom zone or a common color on color fish finders? I have heard of the purple line and now purple fish.... what gives? I am familiar with the purple isles: Isla-morada. Why don't you post on the gallery that nice tuna you caught locally? Mike (RiskTaker)

10-12-2004, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Captain Fred Archer Lines In Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Boat: Big game fishing Occupation: Charter Captain, author, outdoor writer Posts: 43	Out on the west coast the harpoon boats say that they catch "purple fever". It is a reference to the way that Elvis (swordfish) light up when they get excited and what an unforgettable sight that is. I'm sure that there are a lot of fishermen on this site who have purple fever too. It's incurable, thank goodness! Catch it! __________________ A swordfish is a swordfish is a swordfish, wherever it swims in the world. They are all brothers in blood and genes. We who hunt them are all brothers too, only in spirit and in our goals. Oh yes, and if cut, we bleed swordfish blood! Purple fever - catch it!

10-21-2004, 02:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,322	I launched a "Marlin" Gallery also upon request. Lets see that "Other" Billfish that you guys are putting the drag on! Mike __________________ Fishing Reports

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10-14-2004, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: School Posts: 883	Mike - Sweet job on all the new galleries. You keep giving me more excuses to procrastinate, I love it. I hope to join the 200 lb sword club soon.

10-14-2004, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Darkside Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 377	Gotta love that "Mako on a leash" pic. Hope to be getting the mount back before the end of the year.

10-14-2004, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: School Posts: 883	I must say, your mako pics are pretty sweet.

10-18-2004, 11:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
greg1 Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Charelston, SC Posts: 129	How about some comments guys. Like the one with the gills ripped off. I wonder if a gaff did that or another shark?

10-18-2004, 12:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: School Posts: 883	Looks like another shark to me. Some of those makos are absolutely incredible. One question...isn't it illegal in FL to kill a bigeye thresher, or can certain people with permits take these?

10-18-2004, 02:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
kai akua Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Califorina, Ft. Lauderdale & Hawaii! Boat: um, Fishing... Occupation: mate/student/mate Posts: 168	http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/rec_info.htm :???:

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