Pending Female Jr. Angler Record

The Jurassic Drift · 07-30-2007, 01:07 PM

quack quack · 07-30-2007, 01:17 PM

To cool for words

CAPTINMITCH · 07-30-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by quack quack

To cool for words

Or not.
By Mitch Johnson

WEST PALM BEACH -

The IGFA Junior Female world record for swordfish was smashed Saturday night by 14-year-old Ashley Spalding, of Sebastian, while fishing the Jurassic Drift Swordfish Tournament. Ashley's fish, at 155.8 pounds, topped the old mark by almost 60 pounds and was good enough for a 4th place finish in the tournament.

The crew, consisting of Ashley, her father USAF Tech Sergeant Brad Spalding, captain Ralph Turner, co-captain Karl Mullinax, mate Mitch Johnson and observer Nicole Wellington departed Sailfish Marina at 4p.m. Saturday and headed south to fish off Ft. Lauderdale. The ride down was eventful – the crew caught small dolphin, saw a giant leatherback turtle and watched another boat fighting a nice-sized blue marlin.

With the lines in at 8:30, the crew sat back and waited for their shot. The bite was very slow, with 70 of the best sword fishing crews in South Florida calling in only 14 fish. Right at 12:30, Ashley's fish inhaled a jumbo squid fished at 300' and immediately dumped almost 400 yards of line off the Tiagra 80 wide reel.

Strictly adhering to IGFA rules, no crew members were allowed to touch the rod, so young Ashley got herself harnessed up and went to work. Every time she worked the fish close, the sword would take off on a blistering run. Finally, right at the 1 hour 45 minute mark, Ashley swung the leader to the mate and her dad slammed home the flying gaff. Moments later, the 70-inch fish was in the boat and the celebrations began.

For more information about the Tournament, visit The Jurassic Drift

CAPTINMITCH · 07-30-2007, 01:20 PM

Even worked in your tournament in the lead graph.

Beerman · 07-30-2007, 01:20 PM

Awesome work Ashley and crew....thats what its all about

Warrior · 07-30-2007, 01:22 PM

Congrats. You can't replace these memories with anything. Is she an addict now too?

quack quack · 07-30-2007, 01:30 PM

I was told at the captains meeting she could outfish most men and I think that is right!

BLUELIGHT SPECIAL · 07-30-2007, 01:31 PM

WTG ASHLEY AND PROPS TO DAD FOR GETTING YOU OUT THERE. CANT WAIT FOR MINE TO DO THE SAME. I HAVE BEEN BRAGGIN BOUT MY 4 YEAR OLDS 2LB, 1ST DOLPHIN THIS WEEK. CANT IMAGINE HOW YOU BOTH FEEL WITH THAT FISH. NOW AFTER THE BIG NASTY JUST LIKE YOURS ASHLEY CONGRATS ON A GREAT JOB

Square Grouper · 07-30-2007, 01:47 PM

Again Congrats to Ashley and crew.

Bait Washer · 07-30-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by quack quack

I was told at the captains meeting she could outfish most men and I think that is right!

It was such a pleasure to have this great young lady on the team.
To watch for almost 2 hours her battle the beast was a thrill I will never forget.

Will have to admit made this old man a little misty eyed once the fish hit the deck and I could give her a big hug knowing that she had just beat a world record.

Jesslyn · 07-30-2007, 02:00 PM

WOW that is super cool stuff. Something you will never forget. Congratulations to you

WhItEoUt 23 · 07-30-2007, 02:32 PM

WAY TO GO

___________________________

TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

catching · 07-30-2007, 04:05 PM

Congrates to the young lady and her crew

sworddoc · 07-30-2007, 04:37 PM

Congrats Ashley! Way to go Sebastain crew!!!!!!!!!!

Sopla2o · 07-30-2007, 08:28 PM

Awesome.... Congratulations on an AWESOME CATCH .......

Disco Lady · 07-30-2007, 09:00 PM

Cheers,

CONO!!!!!!!

pretty work.

jonnythrottle · 07-30-2007, 10:11 PM

NICE JOB

Relentless33 · 07-31-2007, 12:40 AM

Reel Bonus · 07-31-2007, 01:14 AM

WTG , Awesome job....

CAPTINMITCH · 07-31-2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bait Washer

It was such a pleasure to have this great young lady on the team.
To watch for almost 2 hours her battle the beast was a thrill I will never forget.

Will have to admit made this old man a little misty eyed once the fish hit the deck and I could give her a big hug knowing that she had just beat a world record.

Misty eyed? Hell from the time I grabbed the leader til the fish was on the deck I was shaking like a leaf.

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quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	To cool for words __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

07-30-2007, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 627	Awesome work Ashley and crew....thats what its all about __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!!

07-30-2007, 01:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	I was told at the captains meeting she could outfish most men and I think that is right! __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

07-30-2007, 01:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Square Grouper Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vero Beach, FL Best Catch: A Killer Buzz Posts: 131	Again Congrats to Ashley and crew. __________________ "Man Up" is not just a phrase.....It's a way of life.

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CAPTINMITCH Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 399	Even worked in your tournament in the lead graph.

07-30-2007, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Warrior Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft.Pierce Boat: 60 Ocean SS/31 Contender Best Catch: 369# core Giant Bluefin Posts: 308	Congrats. You can't replace these memories with anything. Is she an addict now too?

07-30-2007, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
BLUELIGHT SPECIAL Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DANIA BEACH Boat: 256 DUSKY 2X150 ZUKES Best Catch: 125LB PUERTO RICAN HOTTIE Occupation: FISHING Posts: 295	WTG ASHLEY AND PROPS TO DAD FOR GETTING YOU OUT THERE. CANT WAIT FOR MINE TO DO THE SAME. I HAVE BEEN BRAGGIN BOUT MY 4 YEAR OLDS 2LB, 1ST DOLPHIN THIS WEEK. CANT IMAGINE HOW YOU BOTH FEEL WITH THAT FISH. NOW AFTER THE BIG NASTY JUST LIKE YOURS ASHLEY CONGRATS ON A GREAT JOB

07-30-2007, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 671	WOW that is super cool stuff. Something you will never forget. Congratulations to you

07-30-2007, 02:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 1,264	WAY TO GO ___________________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

07-30-2007, 04:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,552	Congrates to the young lady and her crew __________________ Better to be lucky than good

07-30-2007, 04:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
sworddoc Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Best Catch: 848lb Mako Occupation: Eye surgeon Posts: 135	Congrats Ashley! Way to go Sebastain crew!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Dave O.

07-30-2007, 08:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sopla2o Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hometead, Florida Boat: 2007 Dusky 256CC, Twin 175 Verado's Best Catch: Still Searching for the Elusive Swordfish Occupation: Legal Consultant Posts: 398	Awesome.... Congratulations on an AWESOME CATCH .......

07-30-2007, 09:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,439	Cheers, CONO!!!!!!! pretty work.

07-30-2007, 10:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
jonnythrottle Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: pompano beach Best Catch: swordfish 170 pounds Occupation: sophmore Posts: 87	NICE JOB

07-31-2007, 01:14 AM	#19 (permalink)
Reel Bonus Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft.Lauderdale Boat: Aquasport Osprey,26' CC Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 196	WTG , Awesome job....

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