That s a common name for the cutlassfish, one of the oddest species in the world but a widely-distributed fish found not only in the Atlantic but also in the Indian and western Pacific oceans. At dawn in Venezuela I saw local skiffs returning with fish boxes full of cutlassfish caught in the depths at night, and watched the cleaning of a swordfish caught by Guy Harvey that was full of cutlassfish.

Posted on July 28, 2019 Tough trolling for WMIT boats The opening event in the big money offshore trolling tournaments didn t go very well as there were some sloppy seas from an offshore storm though winds inshore were generally light. There were also four blue marlin releases, while smaller game fish were scarce with just 11 tuna and seven dolphin.

Some of the other great prizes available . . . A lucky youth angler will have a chance to win this Okuma rod and reel combo at this year s Catfish Chaos Derby thanks to River Basin Sport Shop in Catskill, NY. 00 each Make Checks Payable to HRFA Catfish Chaos Derby Mail to H. R. F. A. P. O. Box 421 Cresskill, NJ 07626 Or Mail to H. R. F. A. P. O. Box 421 Piermont, NY 10968 Full Disclaimer The undersigned angler ( Angler ) on behalf of himself herself and personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and successors hereby fully and forever releases, waives, and discharges the H. R. F. A. and all sponsoring or cosponsoring companies, organizations or individuals related to the Derby (collectively Releasees ) from all liability to the Angler and his her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors and successors for loss(es), damage(s), claims thereof on account of injury to Angler or his her property or the resultant death of Angler whether caused by active or passive negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, in connection with the Angler s participation in the Derby ( Losses ), and further covenants not to sue any of the aforementioned parties for such Losses.

Last year s weather at this time was so windy that the fluke tournament on Saturday had to be postponed and the outlook for Sunday was no better. South Jersey Yacht Sales in Cape May opened the offshore trolling tournament season the weekend before last with their Offshore Showdown that used to be a Viking versus Ocean contest, but is now open to other boats.

Walter Fisher of the sponsoring Staten Island Tuna Club said he and his wife stuck it out all day and caught about 40 fluke including keepers up to 5 1 2 pounds which turned out to be a little too big for the Joey s Custom Fluke Rod awarded to a 5-pounder. Bob Matthews reports from Fisherman s Den in Belmar Marina that some 5-pound fluke have been caught in Shark River, while bigger fluke are coming from the ocean including one over 11 pounds on the Big Mohawk.