Sailfish
Istiophorus Platypterus
When the winter cold fronts move into southeast Florida, the wind howls from the northeast and the edge of the northern flowing gulfstream turn feather-white, it's sailfish time! During this time the pods of baitfish are blown in closer to shore, huddled in paralyzed masses in fear of the feeding "spindle beak". Sailfish can achieve sizzling speeds with up to 50 knots being quoted, but tire quickly and are generally considered a great light tackle species. The sailfish is famous for spectacular aerial acrobatic displays.
Tackle Tip
Sailfish thrive in the tro0pical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and the Indian Oceans near shore. They prefer temperatures of 72-85° F. The most successful techniques are trolling with artificials or rigged balao, mullet or flying fish and kite fishing with live bait.
Fishing Cozumel Charters
Puerto de Abrigo Marina, Cozumel Mexico.
(877) 4-COZUMEL (877) 426-9863 .
