Fort Lauderdale Kite fishing

Though not as severe as the rest of the country, our cold fronts off of the Fort Lauderdale coast are harsh enough. Harsh enough to make things happen. Strong enough to strike a primal nerve in highly migratory bait and gamefish and get them on the move south. When tempatures drop and the wind switches out of the north east or north west, get ready. The sailfish will be moving south in the swells. Often spotted tailing or free jumping from 90-100 feet out to around 300 feet. Probably the most effective way to pursue these fish is by kite fishing. The kite suspends your bait on the surface, while it waits in panic for your intended quarry. Once your sailfish arrives let him swim off with the bait. Normally they "walk off" slow and then gain speed, this is your cue to strike. Wind tight and get all the slack out. Catch your fish get your pictures and get back in the same depth, there are more to come.