First Swordfish!

SWS publisher Dave Morel lands his first swordfish
  • Updated: October 6, 2011
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Dave Morel fights his first swordfish on standup gear. John Brownlee
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The big sword comes to boat-side.
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The happy crew poses with Morel’s catch.
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Steve Bates (left) and Jason Boertje battle a pair of tuna.
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Bates with a nice skipjack tuna.
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Twin dolphin!
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Jason Boertje with a nice size schoolie.
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Variety was the name of the game, and Boertje added a fat tripletail to the mix.
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Putting the boots to a big blackfin tuna.
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A Jolthead porgy is an unusual yet welcome species.

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