Swordfishing around rigs

M L · 07-20-2008, 10:43 PM

I was wanting to get some advice. Is it worth swording around Marlin/Petronius at night or would it be better to make the run to the steps? Anyone caught a sword around the rigs?

Midnight Run · 07-20-2008, 10:48 PM

you could do it just north of the petronius right where it starts to drop off between 900 and 1400 ft

Xiphius · 07-20-2008, 10:49 PM

Alabama State Record was caught within a mile of Petronius. Saw one today that was caught within a mile of the beer can. They are out there....

Captain Woody Woods · 07-21-2008, 12:36 AM

M L-here is an article I wrote a few months back on swordfishing, with the help of Chris Vecsey over at Top Gun Tackle in Orange Beach (tunapopper on the forum). It should help you out. Any more questions feel free to PM me.

http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fis...4445-26-1.aspx

Chris V · 07-21-2008, 10:29 AM

You can do it around the rigs but you will find a lot of problems with sharks. Fishing bottom contours like the steps, elbow and spur usually produces swords with less interference.

07-20-2008, 10:43 PM	#1
M L Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 41	Swordfishing around rigs I was wanting to get some advice. Is it worth swording around Marlin/Petronius at night or would it be better to make the run to the steps? Anyone caught a sword around the rigs?

07-20-2008, 10:48 PM	#2
Midnight Run Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 516	RE: Swordfishing around rigs you could do it just north of the petronius right where it starts to drop off between 900 and 1400 ft

07-20-2008, 10:49 PM	#3
Xiphius Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 491	RE: Swordfishing around rigs Alabama State Record was caught within a mile of Petronius. Saw one today that was caught within a mile of the beer can. They are out there....

07-21-2008, 12:36 AM	#4
Captain Woody Woods Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Na Kika Rig Posts: 3,248	RE: Swordfishing around rigs M L-here is an article I wrote a few months back on swordfishing, with the help of Chris Vecsey over at Top Gun Tackle in Orange Beach (tunapopper on the forum). It should help you out. Any more questions feel free to PM me. http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fis...4445-26-1.aspx

07-21-2008, 10:29 AM	#5
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,187	RE: Swordfishing around rigs You can do it around the rigs but you will find a lot of problems with sharks. Fishing bottom contours like the steps, elbow and spur usually produces swords with less interference. __________________

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