I just got in after an evening of RED HOT sailfish action. We didn't leave the dock till well past 4:00 p.m. The next hour was spent filling the baitwell with frisky threadfin herring. Finally by around 6:00 p.m. we were drifting in about 120' of water. Our first drift was pretty quiet with only one strike in about 60' of water that I suspect was a sailfish.
Our second drift was very similiar, only this time we had two sailfish swim past us while heading south. We tried to get a bait out to them but it didn't make it in time. We reeled in the baits and set up again.
Begining with our third drift the action was non-stop. First we had a double header that kept us busy till sunset. After releasing both fish while enjoying a spectacular sunset we set up again and once again "BANG" another sail, this one was hooked, faught and released in the dark. NOT BAD FOR LESS THAN TWO HOURS OF FISHING.
On the way home from the marina I noticed quite a few release flags flying. Apparently there were enough sails to go around for everyone. We still have about two months of good sailfish. We should also start seeing more and bigger kingfish along with some slammer dolphin in late April and May.
Springtime is probably the best time to fish South Florida. If you haven't already booked a trip, time is running out. I still have some dates open in March and several more in April.
TIGHT LINES EVERYONE!
