Burleimi
Loc: Baton Rouge/Grand Isle, La
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’ research and homework. All 5 of us on the boat had a turn reeling during the 2 hr fight. We were fishing on a ledge in 1500’ of water about 90 miles south of Grand Isle. The bait was down for only about 15 minutes when we saw the rod tip stop bouncing. That’s supposed to be one of the signs of a fish, so we started reeling. Sure enough, it took off several 100’ of line and we saw it jump a half mile away. We went nuts when we finally got it in the boat. It weighed 193 lbs the next morning after being on ice for 12 hrs.
Fisherman were me, my son Hays, brother Pat, and friends Micah and Josh.
Awesome. Way to go guys. And thank you for sharing. Good eats tonight?
Great pictures, I'm sure you and the 'crew' had fun.
Toughest fighting fish in the world! Grays to you folks
Burleimi
Loc: Baton Rouge/Grand Isle, La
Thanks! I hope so, cooking the 1st steaks tonight.
Some of the best eating fish you can catch. Wife used to have a co-worker would bring her several pounds of it.
We made swordfish salad.
Burleimi wrote:
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’ research and homework. All 5 of us on the boat had a turn reeling during the 2 hr fight. We were fishing on a ledge in 1500’ of water about 90 miles south of Grand Isle. The bait was down for only about 15 minutes when we saw the rod tip stop bouncing. That’s supposed to be one of the signs of a fish, so we started reeling. Sure enough, it took off several 100’ of line and we saw it jump a half mile away. We went nuts when we finally got it in the boat. It weighed 193 lbs the next morning after being on ice for 12 hrs.
Fisherman were me, my son Hays, brother Pat, and friends Micah and Josh.
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’... (
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nice catch guys, great team effort. although I always feel bad when I see another Billfish killed instead of released. swords that big are few and far between.
Burleimi wrote:
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’ research and homework. All 5 of us on the boat had a turn reeling during the 2 hr fight. We were fishing on a ledge in 1500’ of water about 90 miles south of Grand Isle. The bait was down for only about 15 minutes when we saw the rod tip stop bouncing. That’s supposed to be one of the signs of a fish, so we started reeling. Sure enough, it took off several 100’ of line and we saw it jump a half mile away. We went nuts when we finally got it in the boat. It weighed 193 lbs the next morning after being on ice for 12 hrs.
Fisherman were me, my son Hays, brother Pat, and friends Micah and Josh.
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’... (
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There ya go guys 👍 thanks for sharing 👍
Nice story, thanks for sharing!
Big dog
Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
Burleimi wrote:
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’ research and homework. All 5 of us on the boat had a turn reeling during the 2 hr fight. We were fishing on a ledge in 1500’ of water about 90 miles south of Grand Isle. The bait was down for only about 15 minutes when we saw the rod tip stop bouncing. That’s supposed to be one of the signs of a fish, so we started reeling. Sure enough, it took off several 100’ of line and we saw it jump a half mile away. We went nuts when we finally got it in the boat. It weighed 193 lbs the next morning after being on ice for 12 hrs.
Fisherman were me, my son Hays, brother Pat, and friends Micah and Josh.
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’... (
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I’m envious! That’s one fish on my bucket list!!!
Burleimi wrote:
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’ research and homework. All 5 of us on the boat had a turn reeling during the 2 hr fight. We were fishing on a ledge in 1500’ of water about 90 miles south of Grand Isle. The bait was down for only about 15 minutes when we saw the rod tip stop bouncing. That’s supposed to be one of the signs of a fish, so we started reeling. Sure enough, it took off several 100’ of line and we saw it jump a half mile away. We went nuts when we finally got it in the boat. It weighed 193 lbs the next morning after being on ice for 12 hrs.
Fisherman were me, my son Hays, brother Pat, and friends Micah and Josh.
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’... (
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That’s awesome thanks for the pictures
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Burleimi wrote:
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’ research and homework. All 5 of us on the boat had a turn reeling during the 2 hr fight. We were fishing on a ledge in 1500’ of water about 90 miles south of Grand Isle. The bait was down for only about 15 minutes when we saw the rod tip stop bouncing. That’s supposed to be one of the signs of a fish, so we started reeling. Sure enough, it took off several 100’ of line and we saw it jump a half mile away. We went nuts when we finally got it in the boat. It weighed 193 lbs the next morning after being on ice for 12 hrs.
Fisherman were me, my son Hays, brother Pat, and friends Micah and Josh.
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’... (
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Awesome catch Burl and team. 🇺🇸🎣😎👍👍
Burleimi wrote:
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’ research and homework. All 5 of us on the boat had a turn reeling during the 2 hr fight. We were fishing on a ledge in 1500’ of water about 90 miles south of Grand Isle. The bait was down for only about 15 minutes when we saw the rod tip stop bouncing. That’s supposed to be one of the signs of a fish, so we started reeling. Sure enough, it took off several 100’ of line and we saw it jump a half mile away. We went nuts when we finally got it in the boat. It weighed 193 lbs the next morning after being on ice for 12 hrs.
Fisherman were me, my son Hays, brother Pat, and friends Micah and Josh.
I have to admit, this was 99% due to my son, Hays’... (
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Great Team effort! Nice catch, one of my favorite fish to eat. Can’t get it around here. Last time I was able to get it, I was on Vacation in Hawaii. Great job, enjoy all the good eats.
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