Kay Sal...Swording

Swordone · 02-27-2007, 12:26 PM

Has anyone ever swordfished on the east side of Kay Sal bank?

bajakian · 02-27-2007, 12:35 PM

No but isnt that considered the Bahamas? Better be careful that you dont get your boat confiscated. Or worse.....

snooknreds2 · 02-27-2007, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajakian

No but isnt that considered the Bahamas? Better be careful that you dont get your boat confiscated. Or worse.....

watch out for those Bahamian jails

Swordone · 02-27-2007, 12:38 PM

Why would they confiscate a boat?

islandshark633 · 02-27-2007, 01:18 PM

I believe it is the Bahamas, and they will confiscate your boat if you have fish onboard and you have not first cleared in. Otherwise you are poaching....

CONTENDERCHRIS · 02-27-2007, 01:25 PM

I fished Cay Sal this last weekend we Marlin trolled all afternoon, swordfished all night and Wahoo trolled the next morning. No Marlin, No Swords, only sharks, but we did catch some Wahoos. We swordfished from 1600 to 2000+, the wind was ripping, no current and dirty water out to around 1800. Not much structure to fish to swordfish to like we have of So Fla. It was a fun trip.

It did get pretty rough so we quit swording and anchored in 60 ft till morning so watch the weather.

I have heard of swords being caught in Cay Sal though.

Give it a try.

Swordone · 02-27-2007, 01:41 PM

I was asking if anybody has fished around Kay Sal for swordfish with any luck.

It is up to the boat owner if he wants to clear and do it legally or take his chances. If you clear customs you can fish all you want for whatever you want. It's up to each individual to follow rules and regs.

bajakian · 02-27-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by islandshark633

I believe it is the Bahamas, and they will confiscate your boat if you have fish onboard and you have not first cleared in. Otherwise you are poaching....

And since 9/11 the US Coast Guard and FL marine patrol are keeping a look out for boats that are not clearing customs and immigration from the Bahamas. I was pulled over just inside the Boynton inlet when I returned last March and they tortured me for over an hour and I was completely legal. I have a documented vessel with US customs sticker and even had a sales receipt for the lobsters and conch that we had on board. I wont even tell you about the problems I had with the Bahamians at West End when they werent there during normal working hours to clear me!! They have really taken the fun out of it, so be careful!!

Kevinm · 02-27-2007, 02:34 PM

Be very careful about Cay Sal. I spend alot of time in Marathon and Cay Sal is very heavily patrolled by the USCG especially this time of year and going into the summer. There are BDF personell on the Cutters. I have been runnung to Cat Cay and clearing and then going to Cay Sal. ALso with the New Regs they are looking to make an example of somebody. I know for a fact that the "Hill" is a real nasty place to have to visit.

quack quack · 02-27-2007, 02:52 PM

Fox Hill prison

Swordone · 02-27-2007, 03:05 PM

I guess this means nobody has swordfished down there legal or not?

Broadbill-Pro · 02-27-2007, 03:14 PM

there are fish on the east side of the bank, nothing to write home about, but we have caught some big fish there. better to stay in the stream. careful with the grouper on that bank, I came down with ciguatera from a black caught there.

quack quack · 02-27-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

there are fish on the east side of the bank, nothing to write home about, but we have caught some big fish there. better to stay in the stream. careful with the grouper on that bank, I came down with ciguatera from a black caught there.

Have a friend that worked on a dive boat down there.They had a pet 80lb black that they fed.One day one of the guys in the charter killed it.Well it had the last laugh.They made it for dinner and just about everyone on the boat got ciguatera

Disco Lady · 02-27-2007, 03:41 PM

CONO!!!!!!! Fox Hill

Broadbill-Pro · 02-27-2007, 03:48 PM

worst sickness I have experienced, put me in the hospital. 2 years later I was still feeling it. a friend had 2500# of them, the fish house quarantined them all. he's still pissed 20 years later.

Swordone · 02-27-2007, 04:13 PM

BB Pro...Where did u fish for swordies in Cay Sal, Biggest one you landed there?

CONTENDERCHRIS · 02-27-2007, 04:46 PM

Swordone, Ive heard of a captain named Cuban LUIE catching some slob swords off Cay Sal.

He runs a boat called the

REAL MCCOY

snooknreds2 · 02-27-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONTENDERCHRIS

Swordone, Ive heard of a captain named Cuban LUIE catching some slob swords off Cay Sal.

He runs a boat called the

REAL MCCOY

my lord that is allot of

Nightfighter · 02-28-2007, 10:18 AM

Chris,
"Cuban Luie", haven't heard that name in years. I learned a lota Blue Marlin rigging from him over in Marsh Harbor. I haven't seen him since 1995. He was working a 75' Hatt. Sportfish called Erin at the time. He's one of the best, and makes one hell of a Cuba-libre

If you see him, tell him Capt. Stu from the Atlast says hey.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONTENDERCHRIS

Swordone, Ive heard of a captain named Cuban LUIE catching some slob swords off Cay Sal.

He runs a boat called the

REAL MCCOY

Broadbill · 02-28-2007, 10:31 AM

Quack,

Are you o.k., I think you have some kind of typing turrets?

quack quack · 02-28-2007, 10:40 AM

ok need help clicked on that virus crap now when ever I post it comes up on top of post.Scanned and removed virus but it still keeps popping up.need help

nnnnnnnnnnnnnn

bajakian · 02-28-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

ok need help clicked on that virus crap now when ever I post it comes up on top of post.Scanned and removed virus but it still keeps popping up.need help

nnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Take some Acyclovir, should help!!

quack quack · 02-28-2007, 11:00 AM

Ok posted on other forums with no problem.That stuff only comes up when I post here?2 scans no more virus on puter?any answers

what is that

quack quack · 02-28-2007, 11:06 AM

crap yes it is

Is it still there?

bajakian · 02-28-2007, 11:18 AM

I dont see any virus links on your posts Mr Quack.

admin · 02-28-2007, 11:42 AM

I'm looking into it..

swordstalker · 02-28-2007, 12:18 PM

Quack has a virus? Must be Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

quack quack · 02-28-2007, 12:32 PM

good luck tonight Mark I hope you get a slob.

Not a virus some kind of spam attachment that makes me go back and edit my posts.

swordstalker · 02-28-2007, 12:34 PM

Thanks. I still think you have Bird Flu

quack quack · 02-28-2007, 12:37 PM

Yeah I have been sick a lot as of late

Either the kids,me or the wife for a couple weeks now.

02-27-2007, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Swordone Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: 31 Contender Posts: 40	Kay Sal...Swording Has anyone ever swordfished on the east side of Kay Sal bank?

02-27-2007, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 722	I believe it is the Bahamas, and they will confiscate your boat if you have fish onboard and you have not first cleared in. Otherwise you are poaching.... __________________ Big Game Fishing Lures - The Eyes Have It

02-27-2007, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Fox Hill prison __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

02-28-2007, 10:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	ok need help clicked on that virus crap now when ever I post it comes up on top of post.Scanned and removed virus but it still keeps popping up.need help nnnnnnnnnnnnnn __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

02-28-2007, 11:00 AM	#23 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Ok posted on other forums with no problem.That stuff only comes up when I post here?2 scans no more virus on puter?any answers what is that __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

02-27-2007, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	No but isnt that considered the Bahamas? Better be careful that you dont get your boat confiscated. Or worse.....

02-27-2007, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Swordone Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: 31 Contender Posts: 40	Why would they confiscate a boat?

02-27-2007, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
CONTENDERCHRIS Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 20	I fished Cay Sal this last weekend we Marlin trolled all afternoon, swordfished all night and Wahoo trolled the next morning. No Marlin, No Swords, only sharks, but we did catch some Wahoos. We swordfished from 1600 to 2000+, the wind was ripping, no current and dirty water out to around 1800. Not much structure to fish to swordfish to like we have of So Fla. It was a fun trip. It did get pretty rough so we quit swording and anchored in 60 ft till morning so watch the weather. I have heard of swords being caught in Cay Sal though. Give it a try.

02-27-2007, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Swordone Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: 31 Contender Posts: 40	I was asking if anybody has fished around Kay Sal for swordfish with any luck. It is up to the boat owner if he wants to clear and do it legally or take his chances. If you clear customs you can fish all you want for whatever you want. It's up to each individual to follow rules and regs.

02-27-2007, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kevinm Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 32	Be very careful about Cay Sal. I spend alot of time in Marathon and Cay Sal is very heavily patrolled by the USCG especially this time of year and going into the summer. There are BDF personell on the Cutters. I have been runnung to Cat Cay and clearing and then going to Cay Sal. ALso with the New Regs they are looking to make an example of somebody. I know for a fact that the "Hill" is a real nasty place to have to visit.

02-27-2007, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Swordone Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: 31 Contender Posts: 40	I guess this means nobody has swordfished down there legal or not?

02-27-2007, 03:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,728	there are fish on the east side of the bank, nothing to write home about, but we have caught some big fish there. better to stay in the stream. careful with the grouper on that bank, I came down with ciguatera from a black caught there.

02-27-2007, 03:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	CONO!!!!!!! Fox Hill

02-27-2007, 03:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,728	worst sickness I have experienced, put me in the hospital. 2 years later I was still feeling it. a friend had 2500# of them, the fish house quarantined them all. he's still pissed 20 years later.

02-27-2007, 04:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Swordone Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: 31 Contender Posts: 40	BB Pro...Where did u fish for swordies in Cay Sal, Biggest one you landed there?

02-27-2007, 04:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
CONTENDERCHRIS Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 20	Swordone, Ive heard of a captain named Cuban LUIE catching some slob swords off Cay Sal. He runs a boat called the REAL MCCOY

02-28-2007, 10:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	Quack, Are you o.k., I think you have some kind of typing turrets?

02-28-2007, 11:06 AM	#24 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	crap yes it is Is it still there? __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

02-28-2007, 11:18 AM	#25 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	I dont see any virus links on your posts Mr Quack.

02-28-2007, 11:42 AM	#26 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 96	I'm looking into it..

02-28-2007, 12:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
swordstalker Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Boat: 36 Yellowfin "Nauti Girl" Best Catch: My Wife Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 508	Quack has a virus? Must be Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

02-28-2007, 12:32 PM	#28 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	good luck tonight Mark I hope you get a slob. Not a virus some kind of spam attachment that makes me go back and edit my posts. __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

02-28-2007, 12:34 PM	#29 (permalink)
swordstalker Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Boat: 36 Yellowfin "Nauti Girl" Best Catch: My Wife Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 508	Thanks. I still think you have Bird Flu

02-28-2007, 12:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Yeah I have been sick a lot as of late Either the kids,me or the wife for a couple weeks now. __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

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