Attn Team Swordfish!

[Ragnar]

I have a call into a fellow at PFMC in PDX. He specializes in "highly migratory palagic fisheries." I have a hunch that this is our dude
He is supposed to be back in the office tomorrow Sept.3, hopefully he can just blast out some numbers for the Plastic Jesus.
When are you guys leaving?
Is it still tenative? Weather pending I'm sure.
I will use this post to keep you up to date as info comes my way. So check in from time to time. O.K.?
I'll see what I can do...
Best of luck out there lads!
Ragnar

[Pilar]

Troy my brother ... we are targeting the week of 9/8 to 9/17.

I have asked several others by Email and have already recieved a couple of negative replies.

Here's the question for the rest of you...

Does anyone know first hand or know someone who knows ... where the commercials that fish Swords off our coast are fishing?

Just ball park would be great. The reports I read say 1/2 million pounds a year caught in Oregon waters and landed in California.

Ragnar, you are the man! Keep us posted.

[ 09-02-2003, 03:32 PM: Message edited by: Pilar ]

[corrirod]

Popeye/Pilar,

I'm sure you've probably already done this but have you tried calling Dept. of F/W in Cali to talk to the Commercial fishing head there? Perhaps ChumKing could direct you to the right place since he's the ODFW Commercial Fishing lead?

I found a number for Cali--(916) 227-2245
You could find ChumKing's info online or just email him.

[Mr. Fisherman]

Vewy vewy intewesting... [img]graemlins/lurk.gif[/img]

Go show em how it's done!

No, I ain't puting "MY" mouth on the fish. My mouth ain't a gonna be there...

I am sure that this trip will be worth the price of admission and a good read when it is complete...

The Saga continues.... The hunt for Mr. Bill....

And maybe yellow Poe too.... :grin:

[Pilar]

You know the rules, Ray ...

Keep your mouth off the
1) Weather
2) Fish box
3) Boat Motor

I love you man and keep up the encouragement.

[Popeye]

Here's a couple to peruse

http://swr.ucsd.edu/fmd/observer/catch0102.htm

http://www.st.nmfs.gov/st1/nop/regio..._dnprog99.html

http://swr.ucsd.edu/psd/codgftac.htm
And very interesting: John..check out page 5

http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/re...Asec7/Caor.pdf

[ 09-02-2003, 08:28 PM: Message edited by: Popeye ]

[Ragnar]

Well Lads,
The lead I had was a dead end. I think your best bet for numbers will come directly from the sword-fishermen themselves. I can only imagine that challenge.
Perhaps Pilar can put them into a positive/sharing state of mind with his infinate words of wisdom and kind persuation skills.
Best of luck on that one.
Sorry things didn't work out the way I had hoped...
Go get 'em boys!
Ragnar

[OceanBlue]

Vulcan Mind-Meld?

[Sky-Guy]

Well, My Father has worked in the commercial seafood industry as a broker his whole life, and he knows EVERYONE. So I called him to see if he had some buddies who Swordfish the Eastern Pacific, and got few leads.

I was told that Swordfishing is closed to commercials right now north of Point Conception in CA, so there is no hot news from the any skippers north of there. The only advise I obtained you already know. Get out to the right thermocline and start fishing! I did hear that they can be taken on the surface during the middle of the day with a harpoon, a few big bouys, and alot of rope!

Good Luck Gentlemen!

[Popeye]

Sky-Guy....Thanks ever so much for the effort! I believe the commercial season outside 75nm begins Oct.1, however, we are Oregon sportfishing and there are very few restrictions. In fact....the limit is 25 per day per person If by chance he does find out anymore, please let us know

[4 REEL]

25 A DAY... :shocked: ...Bruce you better charter a plane to pick-up your daily catch

[corrirod]

So, how much ice do you have to carry to catch 25 swordfish? :tongue:

[skein]

I tell ya, there are Swords around here. I can smell 'em.... But where?



Good luck you guys! There isn't a Salty Dog who isn't with you in spirit.

Skein

[Mr. Fisherman]

Durn weather....

Gale Warning



NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OREGON



COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE SHOALWATER WASHINGTON TO FLORENCE OREGON AND WESTWARD 60 NM PZZ200-081630- SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST... PAC TROUGH MOVES WELL INLAND TODAY WITH WEAK HIGH PRES OVER SOUTHERN OREGON. STRONG PAC FRONT APPROACHES WATERS TONIGHT AND MOVES ASHORE TUE MORNING. BROAD LOW PRES AREA OFF WASHINGTON COAST TUE DISSIPATES TUE NIGHT. WEAKER FRONT MOVING TO THE N BRUSHES ACROSS WATERS WED.
COASTAL WATERS FROM CASCADE HEAD TO FLORENCE OREGON AND WESTWARD
60 NM


NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OREGON

330 AM PDT MON SEP 8 2003



...GALE WARNING...
TODAY...S WIND 15... WIND WAVES 3 FT... W SWELL 5 FT INCREASING TO 7 FT AT 10 SECONDS. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
TONIGHT...S WIND 35 KT... COMBINED SEAS 9 FT DOMINANT PERIOD 8 SECONDS. RAIN DEVELOPING.
TUE...SW WIND TO 25 KT...BECOMING W 15 KT IN THE AFTERNOON WIND WAVES 4 FT. W SWELL 9 TO 10 FT AT 8 SECONDS. OCCASIONAL RAIN.
TUE NIGHT...SW WIND 15 KT...BACKING TO S AFTER MIDNIGHT... WIND WAVES 3 FT. W SWELL 10 FT. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
WED...SW WIND 20 KT... WIND WAVES 4 FT... W SWELL 10 FT... CHANCE OF RAIN.
THU...NW WIND 15 KT... WIND WAVES 3 FT... W SWELL 8 FT
FRI...N WIND 25 KT... WIND WAVES 5 FT... W SWELL 8 FT


Let us know what your updated float plan is going to be...

[OceanBlue]

Right now, Mr. F, the updated float plan is "wait and see"...

I'm trying to focus on the positive - we're ready, we're set, we'll go when SHE let's us go.

[Albacore Tuna Captain]

Patience me hardie's. When venturing that far offshore, it's very wise to wait for a more favorable weather forcast. I've just talked to Popeye and we will be standing by for weather clearance.

I know 'PATIENCE MY ARSE, I WANNA BOAT A SWORDIE'!

[OceanBlue]

Mike - Thanks for the smile! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

[Mr. Fisherman]

[Miss B Haven]

Calm winds, smooth seas and good fishing guys. If anyone can do it you guys can. :smile: I'd love to join in one of these years. Got a few things to take care of first.