How to Catch a Swordfish?

Saltwater Offshore Discussion
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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/29/officials-hawaii-man-impaled-killed-by-fish-bill-after-jumping-in-water-to/

Just FYI

“Watch what we do, not what we say.” John Mitchell
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Yammy 150

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Darwin wins again. Dang!

Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper

“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose

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Back in the 70’s used to harpoon them on my first commercial boat.

illigitimi non-carborundum . . .

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In 1947 when I was 10, my Dad and I spent the day on a commercial sword boat out of Edgartown, Mass.
Two guys on the 40’ footer-mast with two hoops-long bow pulpit.
One man manned the hoops, yelled " Skilligilee " when he spotted a sword on the surface, slid down the fore stay to the pulpit and harpooned the fish. Tossed the barrel over and followed it 'til the fish tired and was killed.
Wonder if it is still done that way?

“Watch what we do, not what we say.” John Mitchell
Sea Hunt Triton 202
Yammy 150

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From what I understand, some people still harpoon swords.

Did I read that article right that it was only a 30 lb fish?

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40lbs-6’ long- including a 3’ bill!!

“Watch what we do, not what we say.” John Mitchell
Sea Hunt Triton 202
Yammy 150

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[quote]Originally posted by Cracker Larry

Darwin wins again. Dang!

Yep!!

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