[IRRIGATOR]

I should know this, butweare doing more offshore trips. What do we do if we catch a tagged fish. Marlin, Sail, Etc. Thanks for the info.

 

[Xanadu]

As carefully as possible, try to get length and girth. Remove the tag by cutting at base and put in a new one. Send tag numbers to Billfish Foundation with the new catch card.

 

[IRRIGATOR]

Thanks for the info. I was starting to wonder if anyone knew.

 

[Magic236]

If you catch a tagged fish, re-tag and measure the fish. I would try to get the tag number off the existing tag and leave the fish and old tagalone. To date, we have one returned tag. It was a Sailfish caught by my youngest son Oct '00 out of Destin. It was "recaptured" early '02 off of south Florida. We estimated that the Sail was at best a 30 lbs fish and the re-tag results indicated 60 lbs. For what it is worth, I have trouble believing the fish grew from 30-6o lbs in 18 odd months. Good luck and release 'em in good shape if you can.

 

[IRRIGATOR]

Thanks, great advice.