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re: Let's talk about swordfishing
Posted on 4/28/15 at 1:35 pm to Sparkplug#1
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.
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Posted on 4/28/15 at 2:10 pm to SouthboundTiger
something smells fishy... and its not Redneck
Posted on 4/28/15 at 2:25 pm to SouthboundTiger
quote:
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
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:43 pm to SouthboundTiger
quote:I've read about people seeing them during daylight hours sunning themselves on the surface before.
Thanks for theadvice 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.
Like Sparkplug said, I remember reading an article by Peace stating that he catches them a couple hundred feet down at night. Sets live hardtails at several different depths with glow sticks on them.
I've also heard you better pack a lunch if you hook into a decent fish as they are considered by most as the pound for pound fightingest fish in the ocean.
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