what are you using for bait?

DonK · 07-16-2007, 04:04 PM

who's gettin' tight with what?

Captain Juan · 07-16-2007, 04:35 PM

Both.

Also, remember dead is not only squid, but also fish.

Juan

JupiterSailfish · 07-16-2007, 05:02 PM

Every Swordfish I have ever cut open has had dead squid. I always use squid, unless I can catch a live bait or two, then I will fish one live bait.

Disco Lady · 07-16-2007, 06:08 PM

Mullet! nasty old Mullet! CONO........ great bait!

my friends.

Tight Lines! DL

ballyhu · 07-16-2007, 06:30 PM

I'm not so sure it matters. Better hook set with dead squid...more action with livies. I hate pulling hooks. So, I favor dead baits.

Mike · 07-17-2007, 03:45 PM

friend got his 60 inch plus fish on a squid last week...

Daytripper · 07-17-2007, 06:03 PM

Squid and or strips of skip jack.

RiskTaker · 07-17-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballyhu

I'm not so sure it matters. Better hook set with dead squid...more action with livies. I hate pulling hooks. So, I favor dead baits.

I concur with Ballyhu: except that it does matter.

I will always use some squid in the line up. But I will go up to half and half, live tinkers, or 2 other live baits at a time.

Or you could do a hybrid mix: razz them up with a live bait. And have a squatter: an artificial squid or a dead squid in tandem.

Butterflied plugs work too. But I have never caught a swordfish with a sausage yet: cheaper with squid.

DonK · 07-18-2007, 09:56 AM

thanks to everyone for the replies...I have been busy rearing a toddler, and haven't been out for awhile. My club (The SOB's) are having a intraclub challenge tourny this Sat...I needed the head's up!

Tight lines!

Verado06 · 07-18-2007, 10:09 AM

both.. put out a nice spread.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 07-18-2007, 10:46 AM

Yup. IMO the spreads w/ at least one noisy livey get the most attention. Good luck in da showdown

Captain Juan · 07-18-2007, 12:27 PM

Are you guys who are putting runners in the spread cutting off their tails to prevent tangles?

I do this but then I think it takes away from their action. My favorite live sword bait thought is a big gog.

Going tonight....so we'll see.

Juan

DonK · 07-18-2007, 01:01 PM

I agree about the live baits being more attractive, but it's been my experience that 75% of the hook ups with livvies are foul-hooked...but they ARE hooked!
(we once pulled a 395# + slob in sideways..hooked in the pectoral..the gog pieces still dangling)

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07-16-2007, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
DonK Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: "the Fish-Tank", 1986 Rybo Runner Best Catch: 395# Broadbill Occupation: Restaurant software engineer Posts: 447	what are you using for bait? who's gettin' tight with what? __________________

07-16-2007, 05:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 579	Every Swordfish I have ever cut open has had dead squid. I always use squid, unless I can catch a live bait or two, then I will fish one live bait. __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

07-17-2007, 03:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,322	friend got his 60 inch plus fish on a squid last week... __________________ Fishing Reports

07-18-2007, 09:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
DonK Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: "the Fish-Tank", 1986 Rybo Runner Best Catch: 395# Broadbill Occupation: Restaurant software engineer Posts: 447	thanks to everyone for the replies...I have been busy rearing a toddler, and haven't been out for awhile. My club (The SOB's) are having a intraclub challenge tourny this Sat...I needed the head's up! Tight lines! __________________

07-16-2007, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Captain Juan Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 475	Both. Also, remember dead is not only squid, but also fish. Juan

07-16-2007, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,924	Mullet! nasty old Mullet! CONO........ great bait! my friends. Tight Lines! DL

07-16-2007, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 250	I'm not so sure it matters. Better hook set with dead squid...more action with livies. I hate pulling hooks. So, I favor dead baits.

07-17-2007, 06:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Daytripper Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marathon Fl Occupation: Charter boat Capt Posts: 49	Squid and or strips of skip jack.

07-18-2007, 10:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 484	both.. put out a nice spread. __________________

07-18-2007, 10:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,024	Get thier attention. Yup. IMO the spreads w/ at least one noisy livey get the most attention. Good luck in da showdown __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

07-18-2007, 12:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Captain Juan Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 475	Are you guys who are putting runners in the spread cutting off their tails to prevent tangles? I do this but then I think it takes away from their action. My favorite live sword bait thought is a big gog. Going tonight....so we'll see. Juan

07-18-2007, 01:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
DonK Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: "the Fish-Tank", 1986 Rybo Runner Best Catch: 395# Broadbill Occupation: Restaurant software engineer Posts: 447	I agree about the live baits being more attractive, but it's been my experience that 75% of the hook ups with livvies are foul-hooked...but they ARE hooked! (we once pulled a 395# + slob in sideways..hooked in the pectoral..the gog pieces still dangling) __________________

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