In April as the spring migration gets underway we target Sailfish by looking for a unique water condition produced by strong spring tides. Most clients find kite fishing to be a fascinating and very exciting method of Sailfishing because all the action occurs right on the surface. As the Sailfish season progresses we generally do more and more kite fishing which is a technique using specialized fishing kites to suspend a variety of live baits downwind of the boat. We are alert for signs of this activity and ready to move the boat quickly into position for a sight cast. During this time of year the Sailfish often move in on top of the reef and chase enormous schools of Ballyhoo on the surface. Combined with fish attracting natural bait teasers this setup allows us to troll at about 6 knots, cover some ground, and discover which area and in what depth the Sailfish are located.īy December as the Sailfish move closer to the shallow water of the reef edge, we are catching live Ballyhoo with a cast net or hair hooks and slow trolling these live baits. These baits are expertly rigged to “swim” just subsurface. Beginning in November, we generally target Sailfish by trolling fresh dead Ballyhoo baits. All Sailfish caught aboard the SOUTHPAW are released to fight again another day. This seasonal abundance coincides with their winter and spring migrations.Īboard the SOUTHPAW, we use a variety of fishing techniques while Sailfishing to produce results, and we always use light tackle. Sailfish are caught in Key West every month of the year but prime season includes the months of November through January and again in April and early May. Key West Sail fishing is one of the most exciting fishing experiences available during a fishing charter. Sailfish are the most commonly encountered Billfish in the Florida Keys and during peak season, 10 or more can be hooked and released in a single day. Sailfish are highly prized for their beauty and spectacular fighting qualities which include searing runs and long series of acrobatic jumps. The Atlantic Sailfish is one of the most iconic game fish caught in the offshore waters of Key West.
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