Swordfishing rigs

atlantacapt · 05-01-2007, 03:13 PM

Guys,

I am just getting into the game. Please respond here or PM me with your favorite swordfish terminal tackle rig from the snap swivel oo the main line all the way down to the wieght...

Any help is appreciated. If anyone lives up in NW Florida of the AL coast and wants to go, let me know. I have a 33' Palmetto that I am dying to get out there!!

Cameron

Shark Tagger · 05-01-2007, 03:16 PM

I do not like nor do I use windons.

I use 15-25ft of 300lb mono for leader right to a barrel swivel. 10/0 offset j hook.

My weight lays about 40 feet from the swivel on rigging floss using telphone wire for quick breakway.

I usually put the light at the swivel. Once the fish comes to the boat i handline the leader.

Note - Put a bead above the swivel ifyou have newbies on board so they dont wind up the swivel into your pretty guides.

freezorburn · 05-01-2007, 03:23 PM

Topic has been beat to death.

"Search" and ye shall find many many rigs.

P.S. Search for the keyword "pool noodle" and you will find a great float.

Nightfighter · 05-02-2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark Tagger

I do not like nor do I use windons.

I use 15-25ft of 300lb mono for leader right to a barrel swivel.

I like, use, and highly recommend wind-ons.

Uncle Buck · 05-02-2007, 12:21 PM

I prefer hanging the weight from the light, which connects to the mainline with a longline clip. Which leaves only 1 thing to worry about/remove from the line. A break-away weight connection can be used too.

Dusky Mike · 05-03-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

I prefer hanging the weight from the light, which connects to the mainline with a longline clip. Which leaves only 1 thing to worry about/remove from the line. A break-away weight connection can be used too.

UB...how far do you place this light/weight combo from the hook? Most are using weight 40 feet from bait and light much closer? Any thoughts? Thanks- Mike

swordstalker · 05-03-2007, 12:10 PM

I do mine like Uncle Buck. I attach mine to the main line, about a foot above the wind-on. That puts them about 35 feet from my bait.

NightCrawler · 05-03-2007, 12:28 PM

try the weight least 50 to 75ft from bait..see what happens.

Chasin' Tales · 05-03-2007, 01:21 PM

Our fish up here in the gulf prefer the weight to be a bit closer to the bait. I usually run about a 12' leader and put the electralume type light near the swivel with the weights off the bottom of the light. Have had great success with this rig in the gulf. Don't forget that mullet make a great sword bait as well. Beats spending $3-$5 a piece for large squid...and they are much easier to rig.

Certifiable · 05-03-2007, 01:34 PM

Uncle Buck..or anyone,
I run 100lb spectra as my main line, and top shot with a 300lb wind on leader. I have problems getting the longline clips to "bite" on to the smaller diameter spectra line...any suggestions ?
Is there a smaller long line clip that I should look for ?

I have tried adding some plastic tubing to the bend of the clip, but that just makes the clip bind and hard to operate. I like the long line clip idea to offer a quick release for the weight and light.

My last resort will be to add a 50' length of 200# mono between the leader and spectra. The clip should bite on that.

Suggestions will be appreciated.

Dusky Mike · 05-03-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Certifiable

Uncle Buck..or anyone,
I run 100lb spectra as my main line, and top shot with a 300lb wind on leader. I have problems getting the longline clips to "bite" on to the smaller diameter spectra line...any suggestions ?
Is there a smaller long line clip that I should look for ?

I have tried adding some plastic tubing to the bend of the clip, but that just makes the clip bind and hard to operate. I like the long line clip idea to offer a quick release for the weight and light.

My last resort will be to add a 50' length of 200# mono between the leader and spectra. The clip should bite on that.

Suggestions will be appreciated.

Try a few half hitches around the spectra with a rubber band. Then clip the long line clip onto the rubber band. The half hitches should be enough to keep the clip from sliding, and the band can wind right onto your reel so you still have a quick release rig. Cheers-Mike

quack quack · 05-03-2007, 01:55 PM

Dont use half hitches

They will stay on that line forever.Just twist band around line 5 or 6 times then pull one end through the other.When band breaks it will come compleatly off line.Then just clip on to the band or clip on the line infront of band and put loop of band in the clip as well.That way if you have to keep reeling bad when the clip hits the tip the band will break and let the line slip through the clip so you can keep reeling to stay tight.

Nightfighter · 05-03-2007, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

Dont use half hitches

They will stay on that line forever.Just twist band around line 5 or 6 times then pull one end through the other.When band breaks it will come compleatly off line.Then just clip on to the band or clip on the line infront of band and put loop of band in the clip as well.That way if you have to keep reeling bad when the clip hits the tip the band will break and let the line slip through the clip so you can keep reeling to stay tight.

works great

05-01-2007, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
atlantacapt Grunt Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Swordfishing rigs Guys, I am just getting into the game. Please respond here or PM me with your favorite swordfish terminal tackle rig from the snap swivel oo the main line all the way down to the wieght... Any help is appreciated. If anyone lives up in NW Florida of the AL coast and wants to go, let me know. I have a 33' Palmetto that I am dying to get out there!! Cameron

05-01-2007, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
freezorburn Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey\Key Biscayne, FL Boat: "Norson" Custom Canaveral 28' Pilot House Best Catch: They where all the Best! Occupation: Programmer\Construction Work Posts: 353	Topic has been beat to death. "Search" and ye shall find many many rigs. P.S. Search for the keyword "pool noodle" and you will find a great float. __________________ "The Sea Love Those Only Who Fear It"--KBYC-- Capt. Ken of the "NORSON" Last edited by freezorburn; 05-01-2007 at 03:35 PM..

05-02-2007, 12:21 PM	#5 (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: 1,987	I prefer hanging the weight from the light, which connects to the mainline with a longline clip. Which leaves only 1 thing to worry about/remove from the line. A break-away weight connection can be used too. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

05-03-2007, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
NightCrawler Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: pompano Boat: fishing Posts: 553	try the weight least 50 to 75ft from bait..see what happens. __________________ A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.

05-03-2007, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Certifiable Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Boat: 36' Contender Best Catch: 200# Blue Marlin/1200#Black Marlin Occupation: Engineer Posts: 351	Uncle Buck..or anyone, I run 100lb spectra as my main line, and top shot with a 300lb wind on leader. I have problems getting the longline clips to "bite" on to the smaller diameter spectra line...any suggestions ? Is there a smaller long line clip that I should look for ? I have tried adding some plastic tubing to the bend of the clip, but that just makes the clip bind and hard to operate. I like the long line clip idea to offer a quick release for the weight and light. My last resort will be to add a 50' length of 200# mono between the leader and spectra. The clip should bite on that. Suggestions will be appreciated. __________________ Sig 9mm - I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6

05-01-2007, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 920	I do not like nor do I use windons. I use 15-25ft of 300lb mono for leader right to a barrel swivel. 10/0 offset j hook. My weight lays about 40 feet from the swivel on rigging floss using telphone wire for quick breakway. I usually put the light at the swivel. Once the fish comes to the boat i handline the leader. Note - Put a bead above the swivel ifyou have newbies on board so they dont wind up the swivel into your pretty guides.

05-03-2007, 12:10 PM	#7 (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: 405	I do mine like Uncle Buck. I attach mine to the main line, about a foot above the wind-on. That puts them about 35 feet from my bait.

05-03-2007, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chasin' Tales Lines In Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pensacola Posts: 44	Our fish up here in the gulf prefer the weight to be a bit closer to the bait. I usually run about a 12' leader and put the electralume type light near the swivel with the weights off the bottom of the light. Have had great success with this rig in the gulf. Don't forget that mullet make a great sword bait as well. Beats spending $3-$5 a piece for large squid...and they are much easier to rig.

05-03-2007, 01:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Dont use half hitches They will stay on that line forever.Just twist band around line 5 or 6 times then pull one end through the other.When band breaks it will come compleatly off line.Then just clip on to the band or clip on the line infront of band and put loop of band in the clip as well.That way if you have to keep reeling bad when the clip hits the tip the band will break and let the line slip through the clip so you can keep reeling to stay tight. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

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