Sailfishing continues to improve as we get more and more into the winter season. Throw in some kingfish action along with a few dolphin and you have the makings for a good fishing trip. The weather has been very cooperative even when the fronts have come through our area.
Court Conover treated his brother, Herb to a day of saltwater fishing. This was to be Herb's first saltwater fishing trip. The goal was for him to catch his first sailfish. We had plenty enough wind to fly the kite as well as put out flatlines, downrigger, and deep bait. We found blue water and a very light north current. Both Herb and Court caught on very quickly on how to tend the kite baits. It paid off when first Court hooked up and added another sailfish to his total count of releases. A short time later it was Herb's turn and what a thrill it was for him. The fish charged the boat and swam upwind while Herb wound frantically to catch up to it. It made several jumps and then greyhounded toward the boat before shooting off the bow and then downwind of the boat again. While the fish was doing all it antics, we were untangling lines that it picked up and Herb had to move very quickly across the boat, up to the bow, and then back to the stern on the downwind side. The fish made another circle of the boat before finally speeding off from the bow. To say Herb was amazed would be to put it lightly. He did a great job of fighting the fish and the sail finally succumbed to the pressure so we could take a quick picture and send it on its way.
Action like this will only continue to improve as we get further into the season from now through April. Now's the time to book your trip and get in on the action.
For those who are coming down to sunny South Florida for the Orange Bowl, make sure you reserve some time to get in a fishing trip. Sailfish during the day and tarpon during the evening. Call me for details on a combo trip where you can catch both species on the same day during the same trip.
Need I remind everyone that the Holidays are right around the corner? As of this report, they're only 18 days left till Christmas and the Hanukkah Holiday is already in progress. Don't forget that if you're looking for a gift for that hard to please angler in your life, give some thought to giving them a fishing trip Gift Certificate. Give me a call for details or to order one.
Captain Dave Kostyo
Knot Nancy Fishing Charters
305 620-5896 Charter
305 965-9454 Cell
www.knotnancy.com
nkostyo@bellsouth.net
