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We will catch
a Swordfish during the day now and again while shark or Sailfish
fishing. Although if you really want to target Swordfish the
nighttime is when you want to fish. Our population of Swordfish
live on and above a complicated series of deep water hills and ledges.
This bottom structure lies from 900 to more than 1800 feet below the
surface. This structure is about 15 to 20 miles from shore, well
into the hard north currents of the Gulf Stream.
Swordfish fishing is very
specific fishing. We must fish about 18 miles off shore and start
our drift about 20 miles south, to cover all of the best bottom.
The boat will drift the 20 miles in less than six hours, that how fast
the current runs. At twilight the deep water bait (squid,
sardines, tinker mackerel, plankton, etc...) all rise to the surface to
feed on the nutrient rich level that is exposed to sun light. The
Swords are right behind them. The feeding frenzy begins just after
dark and will continue through the night. |
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Two Big Swordfish |
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Capt. Jay with a 100lb Swordfish |
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We want to be
in place and ready for the twilight bite, and remain into the dark of
the night for as long as possible. The night time is when the Swords
have the advantage, and are on the hunt.
The best baits are fresh
squids rigged and dyed, and live blue runners. Both bait naturally
occur off shore and rise near the surface every night, it's what the
Swordfish are looking for. We want to be there to give it to
them.
We use 80lb
spectra line with mono top shots, on Penn 50 wide's on standup rods or
Penn 80s,on bent butt chair rods. |
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Swordfish fishing is not for
the novice or fait of heart. We are 20 miles into a dark ocean
fishing heavy tackle for big, powerful, hard fighting, and a just plain
mean fish. Swordfish are not like any other fish in the ocean.
Body like a tuna, heart and soul of a Marlin, and the attitude of a
shark. They live in a cruel world fighting the largest creatures
for their place. Hunted by Mako's and Great Whites, while fighting
for their share of the food.
Swordfish fishing is exiting
with high level of anticipation for that one bite. The difference
between a good night of Swordfish fishing and a great night of Swordfish
fishing is ONE successful hookup. Some nights can be long,
although if your lucky we have had one on before the second bait goes in
the water.
If your up for a challenge
give a night of Swordfish fishing a shot. You never know what
might rise to the surface. |
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HOOKED UP at twilight |
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Swordfish |
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