Angler: Louis Marron
Weight: 1,182 Lbs.
Location: Iquique, Chile
Date: May 7, 1953
Angler: Tom Dentin
Weight: 310 lbs.
Location: N/A
Date: July 1980
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April 2016 www.marshandbayou.com
I know you're probably not surprised.
Swordfish are unique and special in so many ways.
They are in a family all by themselves. Their mouths
are like butter so it is very easy to pull the hooks.
Often we will hook a swordfish on the bottom in
1500 feet of water and have him come screaming
to the surface like a rocket- launching himself 10
feet in the air. We lose a lot of fish on the jump
because it's impossible for the angler to keep
up and keep tension on the line. So, let's say
you got one hooked; on rare occasion, you can
get him to the boat fairly quickly if you stay
quick on the reel. If the swordfish has time to
get his wits about him, you could be in for a
battle lasting several hours. Many times I've
seen an angler’s face droop
when, after seeing the fish almost close
enough to gaff, the
broadbill decides
Best Technique: Drifting
he's going back to
Baits: Squid, Mullet, Pork Skin Strips
the ballroom at 50
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