Join us at Big Dog Tackle on Nov. 13th for our 2nd Night-Time Swordfish clinic with Captains Jim Blake and Gene Stoller covering advanced topics on tackle, rods/reels, lights, leaders, terminal tackle, technique, balloons, depths, fishing zones, gaffs, harpoons, and how to filet a Swordfish.
Bring in your current Swordfish rigs, and let the pros check out what your fishing with, and provide you with recommendations for improvement or upgrades if needed.
Big Dog Tackle will have full rigs ready to go if interested.
We will be holding our second round in our 12 series Cornhole Tournament on October 23rd at Big Dog Tackle. The tournament begins at 5pm, and then we will begin our Night-time Swordfish Clinic at 7pm inside. Captains Gene Stoller and Jim Blake will go over rods, reels, terminal tackle, lights, zones, balloons, depths, necessary gear, and answer questions. The purpose of this clinic is to prepare teams for the OAPB Night-Time Swordfish Tournament on November 17th.
1) OAPB Cornhole Tournament is 5pm-7pm
2) Night-Time Swordfish Clinic with Gene Stoller and Jim Blake begins at 7pm-9pm. First clinic of two to prepare everyone for the OAPB Night-Time Swordfish tournament on November 17th.
OAPB Cornhole Tournament is going down at Big Dog Tackle on October 23rd, first toss at 5pm. This is the second match in the 12 part series. Winner will win a slot in the championship game for a trip for two to Tamarindo, Costa Rica (airfare, lodging, and fishing charter).
Yetis will be stocked with beer and beverages.
Taco Trucks slinging tacos in your face!
$50 per team
Bring your “A” game with your partner
Top Team walks away with some $$$.
$50 per team (2 man team)
Single elimination, team play.
2nd round in the series to the championship at the end of summer 2019.
The 2018 OAPB International fishing trip to Quepos, Costa Rica. 3 vessels ~ 3 Marlins, 8 Sailfish, 4 Dolphin, 3 Roosterfish, 1 Rock Snapper, and lots of awesome memories!!
Dark blue back, brownish-blue sides, fading to a silvery-white belly
First dorsal fin is greatly enlarged and sail-like, has black spots, squared off in front and is highest in the middle
Pelvic fins are extremely long and narrow
Upper jaw elongated into a spear shape
Scales imbedded with blunt ends
Lateral line curves over the pectoral fin
Similar Species: White marlin, K. albida; and juvenile blue marlin, M. nigricans (both lack the large sail-like dorsal fin of sailfish)
Size: Up to 11 feet (220 pounds)
Habitat:
Offshore waters
Behavior:
Sailfish are a rapidly growing species; they reach 4-5 feet in one year. They feed aggressively on small fish and squid. Off southeast Florida, sailfish move inshore to shallow water and spawn near the surface in summer. Females swim slowly with their dorsal fins above water, accompanied by one or more males when spawning.
Fishing Tips and Facts: Blue runners, pinfish, mullet, scads, ballyhoo and squid attract cruising sailfish. Sailfish are known for their fast runs, acrobatic jumps and head-shaking attempts to throw a hook. Sailfish tire easily and should be revived after a long fight to ensure their survival. Most anglers release these fish.
The sailfish is Florida’s state saltwater fish. Its name originates from the greatly enlarged first dorsal fin that runs almost the length of its back and is covered with spots.
Sailfish is OAPB’s April species for the annual tournament. Anglers will receive 200 points for each sailfish submitted. April’s wristband must be in each sailfish submittal (Neon Green)
Join OAPB for the Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FLÂ April 14-15th.
Sat April 14th 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sun, April 15th 11:00an to 7:00pm
“Where ocean lovers come together for freediving, scuba diving, spearfishing, fishing, lobstering, paddleboard, surf, marine art, U/W photo/video, adventure travel, beach apparel and accessories, boats, kayaks, water toys, and more!”
We will be at booth #329, stop by and meet the crew!
