in regards to needing bigger hooks

snooknreds2 · 01-29-2007, 09:48 PM

we found this in the sword that we caught the night of the fs-hydraglow tourny. it is the biggest beak that i have ever seen in person and it is considerably larger than the ones found in the squids that we use for bait. how big do you think it was? it was only in a 53" fish
also we found almost completely whole, what i think was a lantern (or angler) fish inside the stomach. it was only about the size of my palm (i dont have this pic...yet)

DIRTYFOOT2 · 01-29-2007, 09:54 PM

If I had to guess I'd say about an 18"-24" squid. Thats a big bite for a 53" fish! Cool pics bro. Love to see the shots of the lantern fish ( angler fish )?

LIGHTS OUT · 01-29-2007, 10:22 PM

Cool pics.

Show us the angler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Uncle Buck · 01-30-2007, 07:06 AM

Those could be from deepwater octopus too. Most swords hang out near the bottom during the daytime. We've found parts of crabs, shrimp, and eels to confirm that theory.

snooknreds2 · 01-30-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

Those could be from deepwater octopus too. Most swords hang out near the bottom during the daytime. We've found parts of crabs, shrimp, and eels to confirm that theory.

the lantern fish we found suports that theory also since they are at the bottom

cappy · 01-30-2007, 11:21 AM

Back when I started, I would read scattered schools of bait on the bottom 50' to 100' thick. All the fish we caught were filled lanterns, a few bigger ones but mostly small fry. That was in March and April.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 01-30-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cappy

Back when I started, I would read scattered schools of bait on the bottom 50' to 100' thick. All the fish we caught were filled lanterns, a few bigger ones but mostly small fry. That was in March and April.

I can see it now. Sabiking lantern fish w/ the kristal for Sword baits. Wouldn't even need an LP. The bait brings thier own

LIGHTS OUT · 01-30-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DIRTYFOOT2

I can see it now. Sabiking lantern fish w/ the kristal for Sword baits. Wouldn't even need an LP. The bait brings thier own

Sounds good to me but no Krystal, it's manual for me.

Fishalways · 01-30-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DIRTYFOOT2

I can see it now. Sabiking lantern fish w/ the kristal for Sword baits. Wouldn't even need an LP. The bait brings thier own

Until a sword hits the rig on the way up.

I can see it now.

Sabikis rigged with 500# and 10/0

snooknreds2 · 01-30-2007, 02:14 PM

this is the lantern fish.
also i attached a pic of the fish that it came out of. its crazy to think that fish at a 24" squid and then this little guy

quack quack · 01-30-2007, 02:29 PM

Cool pics reminds of of UBs collection.

catching · 01-30-2007, 02:36 PM

Super Cool Pic

Uncle Buck · 01-30-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by quack quack

Cool pics reminds of of UBs collection.

I have a collection?

Here's an eel that came out of a sword belly a few months ago.

quack quack · 01-30-2007, 03:40 PM

I thought it came out of his belly

I dont remember eating corn!

snooknreds2 · 01-30-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

I have a collection?

Here's an eel that came out of a sword belly a few months ago.

man thats cool. how big was the sword that ate it?

quack quack · 01-30-2007, 04:07 PM

the last 2 swords I got had large lancet fish in there stomachs cut up in 2 ft slices.

FinalPoint · 01-30-2007, 07:49 PM

The lancet fish looks pretty fresh. Sometimes I think that even at night the swords hang out on the bottom. During some really slow nights I have passed over some really fishy bottom (marking tons of stuff in the bottom 200 ft.)

01-29-2007, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
snooknreds2 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dania Beach, Fl Boat: Fishing, mountain biking,scuba diving, skate boarding, playing drums Occupation: Ocean Engineer / sign maker Posts: 710	in regards to needing bigger hooks we found this in the sword that we caught the night of the fs-hydraglow tourny. it is the biggest beak that i have ever seen in person and it is considerably larger than the ones found in the squids that we use for bait. how big do you think it was? it was only in a 53" fish also we found almost completely whole, what i think was a lantern (or angler) fish inside the stomach. it was only about the size of my palm (i dont have this pic...yet) __________________ "COLLEGE... THE BEST 7 YEARS OF MY LIFE" I will miss fishing 4 days a week every week Top of the line wedding Photography by LIMELIGHT Photos www.stepintothelimelight.com

01-29-2007, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,078	If I had to guess I'd say about an 18"-24" squid. Thats a big bite for a 53" fish! Cool pics bro. Love to see the shots of the lantern fish ( angler fish )? __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

01-30-2007, 07:06 AM	#4 (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: 1,856	Those could be from deepwater octopus too. Most swords hang out near the bottom during the daytime. We've found parts of crabs, shrimp, and eels to confirm that theory. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

01-30-2007, 02:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
snooknreds2 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dania Beach, Fl Boat: Fishing, mountain biking,scuba diving, skate boarding, playing drums Occupation: Ocean Engineer / sign maker Posts: 710	this is the lantern fish. also i attached a pic of the fish that it came out of. its crazy to think that fish at a 24" squid and then this little guy __________________ "COLLEGE... THE BEST 7 YEARS OF MY LIFE" I will miss fishing 4 days a week every week Top of the line wedding Photography by LIMELIGHT Photos www.stepintothelimelight.com

01-30-2007, 02:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,602	Cool pics reminds of of UBs collection. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-29-2007, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
LIGHTS OUT Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plantation, Fl. Boat: 26' Open Fish/ Twin 200 Best Catch: 300+ Swordy Occupation: entrepreneur Posts: 557	Cool pics. Show us the angler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-30-2007, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
cappy Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pompano beach Boat: 32 BHM Best Catch: 337 swordfish,750 mako, 2 BM over 700,48 80-100lb yellowfin in 5 hours, 48lb striper,14lb tog,208 BE Occupation: captain Posts: 174	Back when I started, I would read scattered schools of bait on the bottom 50' to 100' thick. All the fish we caught were filled lanterns, a few bigger ones but mostly small fry. That was in March and April.

01-30-2007, 02:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,536	Super Cool Pic __________________ Better to be lucky than good

01-30-2007, 03:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,602	I thought it came out of his belly I dont remember eating corn! __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-30-2007, 04:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,602	the last 2 swords I got had large lancet fish in there stomachs cut up in 2 ft slices. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-30-2007, 07:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: School Posts: 895	The lancet fish looks pretty fresh. Sometimes I think that even at night the swords hang out on the bottom. During some really slow nights I have passed over some really fishy bottom (marking tons of stuff in the bottom 200 ft.)

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