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Swordfishing 101
  • A Basic Outline on Rigging / Targeting / Handling the Gladiator of the Deep
  • Captain Don Combs
    Northeast Florida Marlin Association – NEFMA.com
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Areas of Discussion
  • Tackle and Equipment
  • Where to Fish and Why
  • Rigging of Baits
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handling of Boat / Hookup
  • Safety / Other


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Tackle and Equipment
  • Fishing Line
    • 60# to 80#
    • Penn 50W or Tiagra 50W’s
    • 10# to 12# of drag
    • Swivels
    • Hooks – Offset
    • Lights
      • Lumi-Vibe
      • LP vs. Lightsticks
      • Hydroglow
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Where to Fish and Why
  • Fish in 1,200 to 1,600 feet of water
  • Temp changes
  • Weed lines
  • Bait fish
  • Roffers
  • SSTCharts.com
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Rigging of Baits
  • Things You’ll Need
    • Squid
    • 300# Mono
    • Offset Hook
    • Crimps / Thimbles
    • Needle
    • Rigging Floss
    • Glow Bead
    • Aluminum Tube
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Rigging of Baits
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Drift Fishing
  • Wind Direction
  • Starting Point
  • Typical speeds
  • Rod Placement
  • Weights
  • Multiple Runs
  • Don’t Snooze


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Drift Fishing
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Drift Fishing
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Drift Fishing
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Handling of Boat / Hookup
  • Rubber Bands on Lines
  • Light Colors
  • Engines Off
  • Different Types of Strikes
  • Start Engines and Bump ahead
  • Get HydroGlow light out
  • Retrieve other lines – Multiple hookups
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Safety / Misc.
  • Freighters
  • Weather
  • Floating Debris
  • HMS Permit