It is not really much of a wrestling match. This is day time swordfishing. They live near the bottom in the day and 1600 feet is a good depth for them. There is a three knot current so it requires a 10 to 12 pound weight to keep the bait down near the bottom. The only way you can fish at that depth is with an electric reel.

It is a fairly complex process but once a fish is on the hook the reel does all the work to bring the fish to the surface. At that point with a fish of any real size, say two or three hundred pounds or more you need to harpoon the fish and he pulls a big float around until he gets to tired to fight much. At that point you can pull him near the boat and put a tail rope on the fish and drag him backwards to kill him or he may go crazy and kill you.

Swordfish have killed a few people doing this...so it is big game hunting for sure. Everyone I know loves to eat swordfish. I am lucky to get my share...lol

It probably sounds barberic to some people because they only see the swordfish pieces in the store or at the restaurant. Now you know.

Billy

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