When the gulf stream pushes onto the reef and we have north winds, it is not uncommon to catch over 10 sailfish in a trip. Unlike marlin or swordfish, our fishery isn't about how big the sailfish are, its about numbers! We fish at a tournament style pace as we attempt to catch as many sailfish as possible per trip. "The action can be fast-paced and a mixed bag is almost guaranteed when the conditions line up." For leader material we use 50lb bullbuster leader.Įven though winter sailfish tend to bite the most in the worst weather conditions, you can still get a good number on a relatively calm and sunny day. "During these months, in addition to sailfish we have shots at mahi, kingfish, cobia, wahoo, tuna and more! "įor our kite rods we use 80Lb bullbuster braid to withstand the wear and tear of the lines going in and out of the clips. We use light tackle for these fish by employing 20lb Bullbuster mono as main line since it is thinner than many other 20Lb class rated lines, and therefore performs better in lighter winds. There is nothing better than the sight of a lit up sailfish leaving the water at 50+mph! From the bridge we can often see the sailfish come in for the kill and sometimes even lower the bait into their mouths. To target sailfish, we usually fly at least two kites suspending 6 live baits directly on the surface which is where the sails are feeding.
"We fish at a tournament style pace as we attempt to catch as many sailfish as possible per trip. "įrom November to March, kite fishing is the name of the game in South Florida. Cold fronts that leave most of the United States covered in snow do nothing but send fish our way and in numbers! North winds behind passing cold fronts can trigger an unreal sailfish bite that is evident at every marina by the sheer number of sailfish flags flying from the outriggers of boats all over South Florida.įresh live bait is a must for winter time kite fishing. "From the bridge we can often see the sailfish come in for the kill and sometimes even lower the bait into their mouths.
(E-mail Kite Fishing Is The Way To Go For Miami Winter Fishing!Ĭpt.
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