Fort Lauderdale Swordfishing Charters
Swordfish have become one of the most popular and sought
after gamefish in the world. Swordfish can be found in many
deep waters of the world, however, Fort Lauderdale and Miami
rivals anywhere as one of the best places to hook up with
the Gladiator of the Sea. They are incredibly strong and stubborn
fighters with great speed. Once hooked, average encounters
last more than a few hours. Swordfish are extremely good eating
and with their ability to jump from the sea they offer the
ultimate offshore challenge while deep sea fishing in Fort
Lauderdale.
Swordfish are chunky, powerfully built fish. The distinguishing
feature of Swordfish often seen off of Fort Lauderdale is
the huge bill or sword - much longer and wider than the bills
of Marlin and Sailfish. The bill is used to kill prey. The
swordfish rises from beneath a school of fish, swinging the
sword from side to side, then consuming the fish killed.
DAYTIME SWORDFISHING
Daytime swordfishing is a recent trend off the Florida coast
for many local sport fisherman, especially here in Fort Lauderdale.
We have been innovative in tweaking our own strategies and
have met with great success.
Swordfish are primarily night feeders, but it seems as if
daytime swordfishing is only getting better and bigger fish
are being caught off of Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Similar to Nighttime Swordfishing, we run 14-16 miles off
the coast of Fort Lauderdale to the middle of the Gulf Stream
current and fish in depths of 800 feet -1,800 feet. Yet, it
is totally different from nighttime swordfishing.
We only
fish one rod on the bottom with surface baits for by-catch.
There is also a great chance of hooking a Marlin while you're
deep sea fishing offshore during the day. Manual or electric
reels depending on your preference - just remember that bait
is a long way down and it's more than likely you'll be passing
the rod to your buddies!
Whether you choose to go Nighttime Swordfishing or Daytime
Swordfishing, it's a great way to catch a world-class game
fish, right off Ft. Lauderdale’s coast.
 NIGHTTIME SWORDFISHING
We fish in depths of 800 feet -1,800 feet, 14-16 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale to the middle of the Gulf Stream current. Equipped with top of the line Penn and Shimano tackle, be ready to endure the grueling and punishing game these fish deliver.
Swordfishing in Fort Lauderdale is only a one hour run to the most fertile grounds off the Southeast coast. It will definitely put you in the zone. The techniques we employ include drifting in the Gulf Stream current with a variety of dead squid and live bait. The spread ranges from 500 feet depths to surface baits. Generally, we fish a spread of 5-6 lines depending on wind and current. A Hydro glow light is used to illuminate the water and attract their attention.
While waiting for a bite there is an abundance of life that is attracted to the lights as well, including Squid, Mackerel, Flying Fish, Dolphin, and often our intended quarry. When that Swordfis h takes the bait, there isn't any rush in the world to match it. Swordfish are famous for taking brutal runs and intense dives.
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