Daytime Swords - Rob Arrington of Reel Adventures/Global Fish Mounts/RJ Boyle Studios

Swordgeek · 08-20-2007, 10:58 AM

Hi Guys,
I am a long time reader of this site but first-time poster. I know a lot of you from Captains Meetings and just general hanging out at the tackle shop. As someone who has become completely addicted to the sword fishery off South Florida of the last several years, I have tremendously appreciated all that you guys are sharing on this forum. I have to tell you that I think there is NOTHING F&$*!NG cooler than catching one of these animals right offshore in the daytime, so I wanted to share a recent story and some shots.

Last Saturday, I went out with Bill Collector from Global Fish Mounts and Robert Arrington and Jeff Aderman of Reel Adventures, and we caught one in the daytime and had another one pulling drag. Rob, an up and coming underwater video celebrity and show host jumped in and filmed swimming with the fish along with a perfect release of this impressive animal. It was a legal fish, but it was in great shape so the release made us all feel so much better than a couple of steaks. Rob will be the host of the show with all the details set to air on August 25th.

Bill and Bobby Boyle from RJ Boyle Studios have been trying to perfect this fairly elaborate and technical rig for catching these swords out there in the deep for sometime now and have an awesome way of doing this where the bite comes instantly.

Bobby and Bill went out again on Friday and caught a nice 68” fork BRIGHT PUMPKIN fish during the day that went berserk at boatside. I missed that trip, but there will be others. I definitely think this is a real fishery once you have a perfected rig. I have had the pleasure of watching Bill from Global and Bobby Boyle perfect this rig, and it is really producing fish.

I have to apologize for the quality of some of the photos, they were hurriedly captured from the video footage.

I look forward to hearing you guys all talk about the daytime swordfishing…once again, we have an amazing resource in our backyards!

-Ryan Merritt

Hooked Up

Still Hooked Up and shining in the sunlight

Underwater shot of reviving the fish

You can see Rob Arrington in the water in the foreground filming and Jeff Aderman on the boat filiming as we revived the fish.

Successeful release as a healthy fish swims away. The footage of this is incredible. When you watch the show, you will see the fish swimming down and then look over his shoulder both ways for lurking makos!!

Enough Already · 08-20-2007, 11:02 AM

Awesome report. Any info/pics on that perfect rig?

Swordgeek · 08-20-2007, 11:10 AM

I don't have any pics of it, but if you give Bobby Boyle a shout, he can certainly provide you with all the details. You can reach him at 954.420.5001.

I have to head out of the office right now, but I think he should be around today.

Marine Artist, Fishing Tackle, Marine Art, Swordfish Bills Painting - RJ Boyle Studios

WhItEoUt 23 · 08-20-2007, 11:12 AM

Awesome report guys great pics too

Jesslyn · 08-20-2007, 11:14 AM

The pictures came out great, unbelieveable seeing a man jump in the water on the 50 line to film. It is my understanding the show will air on the VS network. keep a lookout for it.

Another Grand · 08-20-2007, 11:16 AM

Cool shots bro.

The daytime shit is cool

Couple boats up in Palm Beach/Jupiter area as well that have been getting tight while its light

Drop em deep and let em creep

Thanks for the pics

JahMussa · 08-20-2007, 11:48 AM

Hmmmm..... there goes the neighborhood

Welcome Ryan!

LIGHTS OUT · 08-20-2007, 12:14 PM

Great report.

catching · 08-20-2007, 01:20 PM

Sweet report and pictures

Thumper235 · 08-20-2007, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the good report. Good pics too..

Reef-i · 08-20-2007, 01:41 PM

Yup, Tek --- It's ruined now....
Merritt -- I told you before and i'll tell you again, amazing... Pretty work on the leader! You guys got it down!!!!
Just enough time to Rum up while the baits on the way down....

Bonnie&Clyde · 08-20-2007, 01:42 PM

Great stuff!!!

JupiterSailfish · 08-20-2007, 01:52 PM

Can't wait for the show! I have it set on a reminder to start looking for the show. Great Work

jonnythrottle · 08-20-2007, 01:54 PM

sweet!! nice fish great photos to

pushbutton2 · 08-20-2007, 01:56 PM

Very cool! Just get ready to break out the pocket book to get serious. Cool ass colors!

JahMussa · 08-20-2007, 02:22 PM

Reel Adventures will air the show this Saturday... Aug 25th. From the news I got, it will be very exciting to watch. The catching of Swords during the day is awesome but the real story here is that you can catch a fish on the bottom in 3 to 2000 ft and still release it successfully.

Taking pictures and a measurement is all that is needed to reproduce the fish..... then you can watch it swim away

-Tek

blue chip 1 · 08-20-2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JahMussa

the real story here is that you can catch a fish on the bottom in 3 to 2000 ft and still release it successfully.
Taking pictures and a measurement is all that is needed to reproduce the fish..... then you can watch it swim away

-Tek

We could only wish people would practice catch and release more

Mike · 08-20-2007, 08:29 PM

wow.. those are some cool pictures! I'd love to get one jumping during the day... good work guys

Sopla2o · 08-20-2007, 10:21 PM

WOW.... he is a brave man.... AWESOME....

rambo_fish · 08-21-2007, 07:49 AM

Hey Everybody, My name is Robert Arrington and I would like to thank all of you for the nice things you have said about me and the shots I got. Being in the water is second nature to me. I have been shooting underwater video for 11 years and have traveled much of the world. 2 years ago I was hired by Reel Adventures and that has alowed me to do some amazing things. The other night I was filming a night time swordy show and free dove down about 40 feet so I could get the shot of the Light and boat above then they dropped a squid passed me....it was off the hook. Anyway! thanks for all the support! "TGBTG"

08-20-2007, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Swordgeek Lines In Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 13	Daytime Swords - Rob Arrington of Reel Adventures/Global Fish Mounts/RJ Boyle Studios Hi Guys, I am a long time reader of this site but first-time poster. I know a lot of you from Captains Meetings and just general hanging out at the tackle shop. As someone who has become completely addicted to the sword fishery off South Florida of the last several years, I have tremendously appreciated all that you guys are sharing on this forum. I have to tell you that I think there is NOTHING F&$*!NG cooler than catching one of these animals right offshore in the daytime, so I wanted to share a recent story and some shots. Last Saturday, I went out with Bill Collector from Global Fish Mounts and Robert Arrington and Jeff Aderman of Reel Adventures, and we caught one in the daytime and had another one pulling drag. Rob, an up and coming underwater video celebrity and show host jumped in and filmed swimming with the fish along with a perfect release of this impressive animal. It was a legal fish, but it was in great shape so the release made us all feel so much better than a couple of steaks. Rob will be the host of the show with all the details set to air on August 25th. Bill and Bobby Boyle from RJ Boyle Studios have been trying to perfect this fairly elaborate and technical rig for catching these swords out there in the deep for sometime now and have an awesome way of doing this where the bite comes instantly. Bobby and Bill went out again on Friday and caught a nice 68” fork BRIGHT PUMPKIN fish during the day that went berserk at boatside. I missed that trip, but there will be others. I definitely think this is a real fishery once you have a perfected rig. I have had the pleasure of watching Bill from Global and Bobby Boyle perfect this rig, and it is really producing fish. I have to apologize for the quality of some of the photos, they were hurriedly captured from the video footage. I look forward to hearing you guys all talk about the daytime swordfishing…once again, we have an amazing resource in our backyards! -Ryan Merritt Hooked Up Still Hooked Up and shining in the sunlight Underwater shot of reviving the fish You can see Rob Arrington in the water in the foreground filming and Jeff Aderman on the boat filiming as we revived the fish. Successeful release as a healthy fish swims away. The footage of this is incredible. When you watch the show, you will see the fish swimming down and then look over his shoulder both ways for lurking makos!!

08-20-2007, 11:12 AM	#4 (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: 1,046	Awesome report guys great pics too __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

08-20-2007, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
JahMussa Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Point, FLA Boat: Contender 31 Best Catch: 96" x 64" Occupation: Tackle Ho! Posts: 566	Hmmmm..... there goes the neighborhood Welcome Ryan! __________________ www.ILoveSwordfishing.com

08-20-2007, 01:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,507	Sweet report and pictures __________________ Better to be lucky than good

08-20-2007, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Thumper235 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Boat: Pursuit 3000 Offshore Express Occupation: Dockmaster Posts: 301	Thanks for the good report. Good pics too.. __________________ Overcome...Kill...Eat...

08-20-2007, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Enough Already Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Boat: GW 265 Express Posts: 53	Awesome report. Any info/pics on that perfect rig?

08-20-2007, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Swordgeek Lines In Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 13	I don't have any pics of it, but if you give Bobby Boyle a shout, he can certainly provide you with all the details. You can reach him at 954.420.5001. I have to head out of the office right now, but I think he should be around today. Marine Artist, Fishing Tackle, Marine Art, Swordfish Bills Painting - RJ Boyle Studios

08-20-2007, 11:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 669	The pictures came out great, unbelieveable seeing a man jump in the water on the 50 line to film. It is my understanding the show will air on the VS network. keep a lookout for it.

08-20-2007, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Another Grand Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 989	Cool shots bro. The daytime shit is cool Couple boats up in Palm Beach/Jupiter area as well that have been getting tight while its light Drop em deep and let em creep Thanks for the pics

08-20-2007, 12:14 PM	#8 (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	Great report.

08-20-2007, 01:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Reef-i Lines In Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca / Miami Boat: Swordfishing, Sailfishing, Catching Goggle-Eyes and Throwing the net on Pilchards Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Developer Posts: 21	Yup, Tek --- It's ruined now.... Merritt -- I told you before and i'll tell you again, amazing... Pretty work on the leader! You guys got it down!!!! Just enough time to Rum up while the baits on the way down....

08-20-2007, 01:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bonnie&Clyde Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Broward Best Catch: 78" sword Posts: 170	Great stuff!!!

08-20-2007, 01:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 579	Can't wait for the show! I have it set on a reminder to start looking for the show. Great Work __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

08-20-2007, 01:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
jonnythrottle Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: pompano beach Best Catch: swordfish 170 pounds Occupation: sophmore Posts: 88	sweet!! nice fish great photos to

08-20-2007, 01:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
pushbutton2 Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Best Catch: Pliers going overboard Posts: 41	Very cool! Just get ready to break out the pocket book to get serious. Cool ass colors! __________________ T O Double D

08-20-2007, 02:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
JahMussa Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Point, FLA Boat: Contender 31 Best Catch: 96" x 64" Occupation: Tackle Ho! Posts: 566	Reel Adventures will air the show this Saturday... Aug 25th. From the news I got, it will be very exciting to watch. The catching of Swords during the day is awesome but the real story here is that you can catch a fish on the bottom in 3 to 2000 ft and still release it successfully. Taking pictures and a measurement is all that is needed to reproduce the fish..... then you can watch it swim away -Tek __________________ www.ILoveSwordfishing.com

08-20-2007, 08:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,330	wow.. those are some cool pictures! I'd love to get one jumping during the day... good work guys __________________ Fishing Reports

08-20-2007, 10:21 PM	#19 (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: 393	WOW.... he is a brave man.... AWESOME.... __________________ Sopla2o's Dusky

08-21-2007, 07:49 AM	#20 (permalink)
rambo_fish Lines In Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jupiter, Fl Boat: 56 Ocean "Reel Justice" Best Catch: 700lb Blue(50# Gear) 274lb Sword (30# gear) Occupation: show Host/Boat Captain/underwater videographer Posts: 13	Thanks everybody! Hey Everybody, My name is Robert Arrington and I would like to thank all of you for the nice things you have said about me and the shots I got. Being in the water is second nature to me. I have been shooting underwater video for 11 years and have traveled much of the world. 2 years ago I was hired by Reel Adventures and that has alowed me to do some amazing things. The other night I was filming a night time swordy show and free dove down about 40 feet so I could get the shot of the Light and boat above then they dropped a squid passed me....it was off the hook. Anyway! thanks for all the support! "TGBTG"

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