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Sailfish Lingering in Fort Lauderdale

2009-03-31 06:29:20
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Miami
David Ide

Lady Pamela II Sportfishing Charters

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

www.ladypamela2.com

954-761-8045

The weather has been beautiful for us Florida folks, but the seas have been a bit intimidating. The plus to a windy day offshore, the Sailfish bite is on. When it's blowing 15-20, chances are the Sailfish are feeding just a few miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale. Head out fishing on a day like this and your most likely going to see one jump within feet of the boat.

This morning we headed out Port Everglades and instantly got hooked on the troll. We landed two Blackfin Tuna around 8 lb's, a petite Mahi - Mahi we threw back, a nice size Cero Mackerel and a 7 lb Kingfish. Good thing the bite was red hot early, sea sickness kicked in and that's never fun. We had a group of troopers but man were they glad to be back at the dock. Not too shabby for a short time of fishing, there's nothing better than fresh Tuna for dinner.

Gary and his friends joined the Lady Pamela II this afternoon in hopes of catching a few Mahi for a true South Florida souvenir. We headed out Shallow Harbor and once we hit open water we were ready to reel in some fish. Captain Paul picked a good spot in 500 ft of water and our spread was out. Right off the bat we got the bite. Once it ate, I called it a Blue Marlin, Captain Paul was confident that it was a Sailfish. He was right. The Ballerina of the Sea was jumping all around the boat, putting on a great show for our anglers. They sure have made a name for themselves. We got some great shots of the flopper in action. Once we got the Sail within range of the boat, we got up close and personal with the pelagic and saw it's true colors, it was a beauty. Sailfish are by far the most exciting fish to fight when they're on the line and one of the prettiest fish in the sea.

Check out our Daily Captain's Log to keep you caught up on what's biting offshore Ft Lauderdale, Florida!

Tight Lines!

Captain David Ide

ladypamela2@bellsouth.net

954-761-8045

Fish Species: Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Sailfish, Tuna, Swordfish, Marlin, Game Sharks, Barracuda
Bait Used: dead/live
Method Used: Wreck Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Swordfishing, Kite Fishing
Water Depth: 100ft - 1800ft
Water Temperature: 75
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Speed: 10-15 MPH
sailfish jumping
sailfish jumping

sailfish release at the boat.
sailfish release at the boat.

David Ide

About The Author: Captain David Ide

Company: Lady Pamela II

Area Reporting: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bio: My name is Captain David Ide. I'm a third generation fisherman, who grew up fishing south Florida’s famous waters. I run the Lady Pamela II and we take pride in catching our customers fish and letting them experience a thrill of a lifetime.

954 761 8045
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