We have had a few cold fronts come
through Fort Lauderdale already, our strongest just after the first
of the year. While it has produced some Sailfish activity, it hasn’t
produced the number of fish nor the action we expect yet. That means
the best is still to come, and come it will!
Last year, we had a very late winter.
Friends of mine in Chicago called the day after Christmas to tell me
they were playing golf. This winter is NOT what the mild start of
last winter was, and we expect this Sailfish “bite” to come within a
few weeks, maybe sooner. If the weather cooperates, we could have a
nice, long session with these fish in the Ft. Lauderdale area as
they migrate to the south.
Live bait fishing has been the choice
of late. A few Sharks have already made an appearance. Hammerheads
have been seen swimming on the surface headed south in relatively
shallow water. We released about a 6 footer just the other day after
a 30 minute fight. More will be here soon.
Kingfish fishing has been slow but is
improving. Just a few fish in a trip instead of the numbers a few
months ago. They usually return February with the smaller Kings
showing up first.
The last week has also had the welcome
appearance of some small and mid sized Dolphin (Mahi Mahi). Most of
these fish have been seen while waiting for a Sailfish while live
baiting.
Amberjacks are also beginning to be
caught on the deeper wrecks. Small Vermillion, Yellow eye and Lane
Snapper are also being taken when the conditions permit. These
Snapper are usually small in size, but tasty…
Daytime Swordfish fishing was red hot
last week. Average size was over 200 pounds. Some real “studs” are
being caught when the weather will allow it.
Are you ready?
We are…
Captains,
Rick Brady and Steve Souther
Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing
Call direct
954/761-8202
