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Let's talk about swordfishing
Posted on 4/28/15 at 11:42 am
Posted on 4/28/15 at 11:42 am
Really want to do something different other than jigging blackfin and throwing poppers all night on an overnighter, so I'm thinking about going after some swordfish.
Does anybody know of any captains around the grand isle area that have some good experience doing this? I know Peace is really the man for this job as he has pretty much mastered it as of lately, but looking to do it around the island area.
What's the best time of year to target these guys? And what is your opinions on electric reels for the job? I know I think they'd make a hell of a difference reeling one in from 1500'
Does anybody know of any captains around the grand isle area that have some good experience doing this? I know Peace is really the man for this job as he has pretty much mastered it as of lately, but looking to do it around the island area.
What's the best time of year to target these guys? And what is your opinions on electric reels for the job? I know I think they'd make a hell of a difference reeling one in from 1500'
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Posted on 4/28/15 at 11:43 am to SouthboundTiger
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And what is your opinions on electric reels for the job?
Capt ST says they don't count, ladyboy
Posted on 4/28/15 at 11:47 am to SouthboundTiger
Seems even cooler than bowfishing.
This post was edited on 4/28/15 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 4/28/15 at 11:58 am to SouthboundTiger
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jigging blackfin and throwing poppers all night on an overnighter,
why aren't you using live bait or the blackfin as chunk bait for yellowfin at night? our best yellowfin fishing is at night most of the time
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Does anybody know of any captains around the grand isle area that have some good experience doing this?
Ryan or Cory with reel addiction in fourchon
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What's the best time of year to target these guys? And what is your opinions on electric reels for the job? I know I think they'd make a hell of a difference reeling one in from 1500'
no idea on these as we have never targeted swordfish but the electric reel we use on warsaw is badass
This post was edited on 4/28/15 at 11:59 am
Posted on 4/28/15 at 11:58 am to SouthboundTiger
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opinions on electric reels
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reeling one in from 1500'
I'm not too proud, I would use one.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:13 pm to redneck
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why aren't you using live bait or the blackfin as chunk bait for yellowfin at night?
We do that too, just looking to get into something different. Never caught a swordfish though and think it would be cool, so why not try on an overnighter.
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Capt ST says they don't count, ladyboy
When I'm fishing that deep for a swordfish and hook into one, I definitely won't be too proud to not use one. Especially if I've already put some yellowfin in the box.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:27 pm to SouthboundTiger
Electric reels just seem like pure meat fishing to me.
I enjoy fighting a fish. Getting the meat is definitely an objective and a large part of the experience. I know locating the fish and getting them hooked is a tough task, but it's just not "fishing" to me with the electric reel.
I enjoy fighting a fish. Getting the meat is definitely an objective and a large part of the experience. I know locating the fish and getting them hooked is a tough task, but it's just not "fishing" to me with the electric reel.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:37 pm to KG6
I'm a fan of the electric reels and I like to see how many beers I can drink before it gets to the surface
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:38 pm to KG6
Spending the money to get out there and fish, gotta come back with some meat
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:39 pm to PapaPogey
I've got buddies like that 
. They'd make a snapper trip with 6 people. Put 12 hooks on a line and drop it on an electric reel. Pull in 12 snapper and drink beer
. They'd make a snapper trip with 6 people. Put 12 hooks on a line and drop it on an electric reel. Pull in 12 snapper and drink beer 
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:40 pm to KG6
That's funny but I can handle some snapper from 100'
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:44 pm to PapaPogey
quote::rimshot:
Seems even cooler than bowfishing
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:50 pm to KG6
That actually sounds like a pretty good time.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:50 pm to SouthboundTiger
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And what is your opinions on electric reels for the job?
Fish-winch is slooooow. Otherwise I have no complaints but you are gonna be sitting there for a long time if you're using that thing to reel in 1500' of line lol.
Electra-mate (the only other electric i've used) is much faster and from my experience pretty indestructible.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 12:53 pm to KG6
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I enjoy fighting a fish. Getting the meat is definitely an objective and a large part of the experience. I know locating the fish and getting them hooked is a tough task, but it's just not "fishing" to me with the electric reel.
If you ever target smaller fish at 400'+ depths you will get on board with an electric with a quickness. I love eating beeliners and grouper but not enough to reel up a couple dozen of them, assorted other random fish and plus whenever your hooks get picked clean.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 1:00 pm to SouthboundTiger
Most people fish for swordfish in the spring, summer and fall. That has more to do with weather than migration.
As far as an electric reel, I don't see them being useful for two reasons. First, you don't have to fish 1500' for swords (you said you wanted to fish for them at night). I run my lines 150' and 250' at the same time. Secondly, a swordfish is a very strong mean fish. With an electric reel, it would be hard for me to finesse a sword and push the tensile strength by thumbing the reel. It would feel weird and awkward, to me. And, swords don't come up floating like bottom fish. But, if someone wanted to use one, I wouldn't care. To each his own.
As far as an electric reel, I don't see them being useful for two reasons. First, you don't have to fish 1500' for swords (you said you wanted to fish for them at night). I run my lines 150' and 250' at the same time. Secondly, a swordfish is a very strong mean fish. With an electric reel, it would be hard for me to finesse a sword and push the tensile strength by thumbing the reel. It would feel weird and awkward, to me. And, swords don't come up floating like bottom fish. But, if someone wanted to use one, I wouldn't care. To each his own.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 1:35 pm to Sparkplug#1
Thanks for the advice Spark. I didn't know they came up that high in the water column at night. It was to my knowledge that they stayed around 3000' during the day and came up between the 1500' to 1000' range at night time.
As for the electric reel, it was just a thought since I figured I'd have to fish so deep for them. If they are more of a finesse thing, then obviously conventional is gonna be the way to go.
As for the electric reel, it was just a thought since I figured I'd have to fish so deep for them. If they are more of a finesse thing, then obviously conventional is gonna be the way to go.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 2:10 pm to SouthboundTiger
something smells fishy... and its not Redneck
Posted on 4/28/15 at 2:21 pm to tigerstripedfish69
I've caught two with Peace before. They are awesome. It's a lot different than overnight Yellowfin fishing. Not as much action. Actually it's quite boring until you get one on the line. He set out three Penn 130s at different depts and drifted through narrow canyons. If you have an electric reel I think it wold be better getting baits in, but I think it would be better to hand crank on them when reeling the sword in. As sparkplug stated above I don't think the finesse is there with the electric reel.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 2:25 pm to SouthboundTiger
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Thanks for the advice Spark. I didn't know they came up that high in the water column at night. It was to my knowledge that they stayed around 3000' during the day and came up between the 1500' to 1000' range at night time. As for the electric reel, it was just a thought since I figured I'd have to fish so deep for them. If they are more of a finesse thing, then obviously conventional is gonna be the way to go.
I have fished for them for years, but haven't caught that many. I have a couple of friends that are very good at it, and they fish exactly like I do. On your chart, look for steep drops from 900 to 3000'. Also, fish right below a thermocline. You can catch them on flat bottom, but I've had more luck with drops and valleys. The best way, is to find someone that will give you good numbers to where they have caught before.
Edit: I've caught a few right on the surface.
This post was edited on 4/28/15 at 2:27 pm
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