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Captain Catches 480-Pound Swordfish, Becomes Local Celebrity

3/28/2026

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Captain Jose Rodriguez Jr., of Cudjoe Key, caught a 480-pound swordfish on February 18.
The fight to reel it in lasted over five hours on a trip with a Pennsylvania family celebrating their son's graduation.
The family kept 20–30 pounds of meat and donated the rest.
Rodriguez noted that landing a large fish is rare and requires technique.
The catch drew community attention, making him feel like a local celebrity.

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Story summary

Captain Jose Rodriguez Jr., of Cudjoe Key, caught a 480-pound swordfish on February 18.
The fight to reel it in lasted over five hours on a trip with a Pennsylvania family celebrating their son's graduation.
The family kept 20–30 pounds of meat and donated the rest.
Rodriguez noted that landing a large fish is rare and requires technique.
The catch drew community attention, making him feel like a local celebrity.