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Sailfish Charters For Miami & South Florida
Without doubt the Sailfish is the most sought out species in
South Florida, and for good reason. Not only are sailfish
plentiful here, but they are acrobatic, beautiful and a great
adversary on lighter tackle. Although sailfish can be caught
year round, our typical sailfish season starts in November
and ends in May.
As winter approaches (we do actually have a winter in
South Florida, it is just a bit more warmer than some other
places farther to the north) sailfish will migrate south
following schools of bait. The sailfish bite after a cold front in January through April can be
phenomenal. This is usually considered the best time of year for sailfish fishing. Double digit
strikes and often double digit releases of sailfish in one day are not uncommon if the
conditions are right. This is why Miami and the whole of Florida are considered one of the
world's top destinations for catching sailfish.
Sailfish Fishing Methods
The preferred method for sailfishing in Miami is dangling live
baits from fishing kites. This is an extremely exciting way to
fish as you will often see the fish and the strike as it happens.
You keep your baits in the top of the water column to attract
the surface feeding sailfish. You then see a fin or a bill pop up
and circle your bait. Your blood is flowing as you feed the bait
to the sail. The sailfish eats the bait and runs, you lock down
on the drag, reel tight, the line pops off the kite clip and GAME
ON!
Now imagine that, but instead of one sailfish in the spread we have a quad — 4 fish on at
the same time. Talk about chaos — 4 wild sailfish jumping in all different directions. Sailfish
can also be targeted without kites. The use of live baits either drifted or slow trolled can
provide plenty of sailfish as well.
Most people who charter us, either from out of town
or local anglers, will target sailfish. The chances of
catching a sailfish on a trip during "Sailfish Season"
are very good. This can be the first billfish for many
anglers and most anglers will choose to keep the
sailfish and have it mounted. The beauty of that is
that you no longer have to kill a sailfish to have a
mount made. As a matter of fact, killing sailfish
aboard my vessel is not encouraged and not allowed.
A measurement of the total length is the only thing
needed. Sailfish are definitely a catch and release
species.
All this action is merely a few miles from shore. You will never lose sight of land and the
memory of a sailfish jumping with the Miami skyline in the background will last a lifetime!
Book Early ­ Places Can Be Limited
Capt. Dean Panos
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As mentioned earlier, sailfish season coincides with our winter season, which is also our
busiest season. If you do want to target sailfish and book a trip with us, it is usually best to
call us on (954) 805­8231 well in advance so we can get you the exact date that you want.
Double D Charters
Capt. Dean Panos
(954) 805­8231
dean@doubledcharters.com
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