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niko 08-27-2012 01:35 PM

swordfish leader
 
what pound test should i use for a swordfish leader? and how long a leader?

ThrowingTimber 08-27-2012 05:15 PM

I see we are on the same page with this :jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump:

PRBuzz 08-27-2012 05:24 PM

You bringing drop lights and BIG squid? Double hooked rig....
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thefishingfreak 08-27-2012 08:48 PM

I'd use 100-130# and about 30 feet wind on leader. You can buy them premade by basil.
That's just a shot in the dark though
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niko 08-27-2012 09:19 PM

i looked up some info on leaders and it looks like most guys use 10' of 300# mono or 175/200# flouro. i'll put a couple together. buzzy -we're gonna make that 80 work :). where can we get some nice fresh big squid?

Piscator 08-27-2012 09:31 PM

Paul, I read 300# as well
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PRBuzz 08-27-2012 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by niko (Post 955874)
i looked up some info on leaders and it looks like most guys use 10' of 300# mono or 175/200# flouro. i'll put a couple together. buzzy -we're gonna make that 80 work :). where can we get some nice fresh big squid?

Last time I was out in the canyons the squid were all around! Bring some squid jigs

RIROCKHOUND 08-28-2012 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PRBuzz (Post 955878)
Last time I was out in the canyons the squid were all around! Bring some squid jigs

just watch out for stray YFT

Typhoon 08-28-2012 05:14 AM

Was talking with a spotter pilot locally who believes that swords can be taken rod and reel 60 miles east of Boston at places like Franklin Swell.

If someone were to put the time in, they're there.

PRBuzz 08-28-2012 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND (Post 955884)
just watch out for stray YFT

That's right, put the squid jig on a 50 class reel with 80lb test!!!!! Funny watching RIR stand there helpless as his squid rig reel went zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
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MakoMike 08-28-2012 07:49 AM

about 10 feet of 200 pound Jinkai attach the light stick at the swivel.

Mr. Sandman 08-28-2012 08:00 AM

I always have a few of the vacuum packed pre-rigged giant squids from baitmaster on board. Just clip them on with a weight and your swordfishing.

I would bring a good jigging rod/reel set up for butterfly style jigging on anchor and a bag-O'-jigs

thefishingfreak 08-28-2012 10:11 AM

There's a thread on noreast about this also
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big jay 08-28-2012 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Typhoon (Post 955886)
Was talking with a spotter pilot locally who believes that swords can be taken rod and reel 60 miles east of Boston at places like Franklin Swell.

If someone were to put the time in, they're there.

You think night fishing, or that daytime deep drop stuff they do down in Florida.
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Typhoon 08-29-2012 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by big jay (Post 955987)
You think night fishing, or that daytime deep drop stuff they do down in Florida.
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both. He was saying especially earlier this year. There was an edge of tropical water that had moved in. It was definitely holding swords on the thermocline.

keeperreaper 09-06-2012 10:49 AM

Paul,
Pm me.


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