The Swordfish is generally found cruisin the Gulfstream waters
in and around 1500 feet of water. They seldom surface during
the daylight hours preferring to stay deep where it's cool and
dark but as the sun goes down they begin to feed. Most of the
Swordfish caught off the southeast coast of Florida will be
50 to 150 pounds but much larger fish are always a possibility.
In October 2005 a Swordfish weighing 602 pounds was weighed
in but most of the larger fish will be between 200 and 300 pounds.
The Swordfish are here all year long but most will be caught
in Spring, summer and fall when the seas are calmer and more
conducive for drift fishing. Drifting the Gulfstream at night
we use Squid and/or live Blue Runners with multiple lines staggered
from the surface to 400 feet deep. Each line will have a light
stick attached which glows and attracts the Swordfish to the
bait. Once the Swordfish is hooked-up it responds just like
any other billfish bustin up the surface of the water but you
can also expect them to go deep, 600 to 800 feet in a matter
of seconds. Swordfishin is an experience you'll never forget
and Swordfish Steaks are great on a plate.