swordfishing in the keys?

Ivan11 · 01-25-2007, 07:34 PM

sup guys, in the summer my boat is usually parked at my trailer house in the keys off of long key, the place is called outdoor resort on mm 66. i was curious if anyone fishs for swords down in they keys and if so what areas are considered "the sword grounds" for the keys.

miamiangler1 · 01-25-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan11

sup guys, in the summer my boat is usually parked at my trailer house in the keys off of long key, the place is called outdoor resort on mm 66. i was curious if anyone fishs for swords down in they keys and if so what areas are considered "the sword grounds" for the keys.

Your best bet is to get a sword chart ... one made by Home Port Charts .. not sure of the number ... miami area is #35.. I think it would be chart # 38 from Key Largo down ..it will show you where the the humps and sword grounds are

The BEAST · 01-25-2007, 10:23 PM

2 words............. Floyds Wall

DIRTYFOOT2 · 01-25-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The BEAST

2 words............. Floyds Wall

Jim, what about in the proximity of the tortugas and marquesas? Anybody elses opinion is welcome as always Vinny? Eric? Capt Joe?

We do a couple trips a year down to the tugas and quesas. Thought it
might be a cool change a pace for an evening away from the grouper and snapper.
Thanks,
Butch

reefling · 01-25-2007, 11:24 PM

just mark hard bottom in 1500 ft of water and try it im sure their there also.
but who knows id never thought bout it.

try it

reefling

The BEAST · 01-25-2007, 11:29 PM

DF2,

South of Key West is Woods Wall and The Hooters (way south) but other than those I don't know of any redeeming features that would knock my socks off as outstanding structure as you head west to the Marquesas and Tortuga.

Vinnie, or maybe Eric might have better insight from a commercial standpoint.

Capt. Jim
The BEAST

Ivan11 · 01-26-2007, 07:48 AM

i do have the chart for my area but im guessing i might have to just try different spots to see what is productive.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 01-26-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The BEAST

DF2,

South of Key West is Woods Wall and The Hooters (way south) but other than those I don't know of any redeeming features that would knock my socks off as outstanding structure as you head west to the Marquesas and Tortuga.

Vinnie, or maybe Eric might have better insight from a commercial standpoint.

Capt. Jim
The BEAST

Thanks Capt Jim

christopherkeene9 · 01-26-2007, 10:59 AM

We're supposed to be in Marathon in June. Haven't been able to punch Floyds Wall into the GPS yet but about how far are we talkin'?

Capt. Art · 01-26-2007, 11:06 AM

Off Key West and Marquesas, from Woods Wall (1200') out to 1800' has been the best for me.

Look for the inside edge of the Gulf Stream.

Less than 700' brings a lot of shark bites, but if the Stream is in close you may have to fish there.

Finding the Tinker schools seems to work out best for me.

Capt. Art

Ivan11 · 01-26-2007, 06:37 PM

i was looking at my map today and i saw some ledges out at 1000-1300 ft of water that i might be able to try. its pretty much southeast a bit from the marathon humps. gonna have to be trial and error until we found out if anything is out there.

Ivan11 · 01-28-2007, 02:18 PM

someone just told me they have caught some swords in about 700-900 ft of water at the marathon humps and the islamorada humps. anyone ever hear simlilar stories? =)

fishensticker · 01-28-2007, 04:55 PM

If you're fishing out of Marathon, there's a place within about 4 miles of the Marathon Humps called the Swordfish Trench--its on the charts for that area.

Because I keep my boat on Tavernier, we only fished that area once because of the distance (about 40 miles). We got a few bites, but a lot of sharks there too. We eventually fished North of there (closer to home) and after lots of fuel and several trial and error trips, got a nice Mako, then finally, the swords started coming more regularly when we zoned in on our area.

But if you're leaving out of Marathon I'm sure the Swordfish trench will produce for you when you figure out the right depth/ lunar phase for that area.

Good luck

Ivan11 · 01-28-2007, 07:22 PM

looking at my map and i do see an area south of marathon humps that would look like it would hold some swords. some canyons that range from 1000-1500
is this the area your refering too?

01-25-2007, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ivan11 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: miami fl Boat: dusky 21 =( Best Catch: #130lb sword (est), 80lb sailfish Occupation: firefighter/paramedic Posts: 336	swordfishing in the keys? sup guys, in the summer my boat is usually parked at my trailer house in the keys off of long key, the place is called outdoor resort on mm 66. i was curious if anyone fishs for swords down in they keys and if so what areas are considered "the sword grounds" for the keys.

01-25-2007, 11:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
reefling Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: palm beach Boat: reefling out of palm beach Best Catch: 300lb sword Occupation: fishing Posts: 185	just mark hard bottom in 1500 ft of water and try it im sure their there also. but who knows id never thought bout it. try it reefling __________________ [url] custom rods 561-596-7180

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01-25-2007, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
The BEAST Charter Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami/upper Keys Boat: 2007 WorldCat 330TE / 300 Suzuki's Best Catch: every catch is my best catch Occupation: charter captain Posts: 852	2 words............. Floyds Wall

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The BEAST Charter Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami/upper Keys Boat: 2007 WorldCat 330TE / 300 Suzuki's Best Catch: every catch is my best catch Occupation: charter captain Posts: 852	DF2, South of Key West is Woods Wall and The Hooters (way south) but other than those I don't know of any redeeming features that would knock my socks off as outstanding structure as you head west to the Marquesas and Tortuga. Vinnie, or maybe Eric might have better insight from a commercial standpoint. Capt. Jim The BEAST

01-26-2007, 07:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ivan11 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: miami fl Boat: dusky 21 =( Best Catch: #130lb sword (est), 80lb sailfish Occupation: firefighter/paramedic Posts: 336	i do have the chart for my area but im guessing i might have to just try different spots to see what is productive.

01-26-2007, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
christopherkeene9 Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oviedo, Fl Boat: 2800 Hydrasports W/A Occupation: Student Posts: 84	We're supposed to be in Marathon in June. Haven't been able to punch Floyds Wall into the GPS yet but about how far are we talkin'?

01-26-2007, 11:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Capt. Art Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Key West Boat: 90' Trawler Occupation: Big Game Fishing Posts: 116	Off Key West and Marquesas, from Woods Wall (1200') out to 1800' has been the best for me. Look for the inside edge of the Gulf Stream. Less than 700' brings a lot of shark bites, but if the Stream is in close you may have to fish there. Finding the Tinker schools seems to work out best for me. Capt. Art

01-26-2007, 06:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ivan11 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: miami fl Boat: dusky 21 =( Best Catch: #130lb sword (est), 80lb sailfish Occupation: firefighter/paramedic Posts: 336	i was looking at my map today and i saw some ledges out at 1000-1300 ft of water that i might be able to try. its pretty much southeast a bit from the marathon humps. gonna have to be trial and error until we found out if anything is out there.

01-28-2007, 02:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ivan11 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: miami fl Boat: dusky 21 =( Best Catch: #130lb sword (est), 80lb sailfish Occupation: firefighter/paramedic Posts: 336	someone just told me they have caught some swords in about 700-900 ft of water at the marathon humps and the islamorada humps. anyone ever hear simlilar stories? =)

01-28-2007, 04:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
fishensticker Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Naples, FL Boat: 39 Topaz Royale Best Catch: everything pelagic Occupation: Lawyer Posts: 71	If you're fishing out of Marathon, there's a place within about 4 miles of the Marathon Humps called the Swordfish Trench--its on the charts for that area. Because I keep my boat on Tavernier, we only fished that area once because of the distance (about 40 miles). We got a few bites, but a lot of sharks there too. We eventually fished North of there (closer to home) and after lots of fuel and several trial and error trips, got a nice Mako, then finally, the swords started coming more regularly when we zoned in on our area. But if you're leaving out of Marathon I'm sure the Swordfish trench will produce for you when you figure out the right depth/ lunar phase for that area. Good luck

01-28-2007, 07:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ivan11 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: miami fl Boat: dusky 21 =( Best Catch: #130lb sword (est), 80lb sailfish Occupation: firefighter/paramedic Posts: 336	looking at my map and i do see an area south of marathon humps that would look like it would hold some swords. some canyons that range from 1000-1500 is this the area your refering too?

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