Sailfish

    Sailfish are found on the west coast,
    gulf coast,  throughout Florida and
    up to the outer banks of the
    Carolinas.  These fish can be found
    offshore.  They are known for their

acrobatic jumps and tail walks along the surface.  The Pacific Sailfish
grows to about twice the size of Atlantic Sailfish.  Pacific Sailfish can
grow up to 250 pounds.

Catching Sailfish

Trolling is the most common method for catching these fish.  Anglers
have the most success with trolling balao or mullet baits.  Live baits are
also very effective, especially in Florida.  Small jacks, pinfish, mackerel,
goggleyes, dolphin and blue runners will all work for sailfish.  A loop of
rigging thread is usually used to rig the live bait.  About 3 inches in
diameter, a rigging needle is used to thread the bait through the eye
sockets of the bait fish.  The thread is then looped and twisted and
slipped onto the curve of a live bait hook.  This setup will allow the bait
fish to swim freely.  You can fish the live bait with outriggers while trolling
along slowly.  Some anglers add a balloon about 6 feet above the bait
to keep the bait along the surface while trolling.  

The most exciting part of catching one of these fish is definitely the
jumps you see once they are hooked.  However, many fishermen love
the anticipation of a strike once they see the sailfish approaching their
bait.  You can often see the sail above the surface as a sailfish comes
in to attack the bait.  Once they strike, hang on!
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