Wind was no problem in am but it came up and make getting in a bit sporty but not too bad. Although a 309 would give the swordfish the ultimate advantage it won't hold enough line. We mainly use 50 and 80 class Shimano reels with 80-130 sticks. The reels we run deep, beyond 500' are electric. There is nothing worse than bring in 3000+\-' foot of line just to check a bait. Leaders are usually rigger with Bimini twist to main line so they can be wound onto reel due to their length. Leaders can be up to 400# test and 75-100' long. We use squid rigged to 16/0 circle hooks with deep drop lite about 20' up from bait. Depth is obtained by tying o's up to a 5# lead weight. Recently when they can be found we also use old window sash weights. Everyone has their own way to rig for swords and is very complex to try to describe in type. Best way to learn to rig for them is to make as many trips with professional mates and become a magnet as to what they can teach you.
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