Florida Keys Sail fishing is considered to be very consistent and you have a great shot at catching sailfish every time you head out. It is very common for multiple hook ups as they travel in packs. This fishing can be very hot or only 1 chance daily, patience is key. You can also expect a random Mahi, Tuna, Kingfish, or Wahoo. Water and weather temperatures play a huge role in the fishing season though, as well as bait migrations. We usually start catching them with consistency in November all the way through March. Winter months are always best targeted for Sailfish season. Half days will also give daily chances as fishing is not far away from the marina. We do recommend full days because that gives you much more time to fish and try different areas. Boat’s fly “release flags” in their outriggers at the end of the day to signify how many sailfish were caught that day. We also offer release mounts replicated in fiberglass and custom hand painted for trophy memories for life. We try to get the sailfish to the boat for lifetime photos and then revive the fish for a successful release. A tournament release is considered when your leader touches the tip of the rod or the mate touches the leader, normally within 15' of the boat. Sailfish average 25 – 60 lbs, and it’s all catch and release. ![]() ![]() We use light tackle ranging from 12lb test to 30lb test and very light drags, allowing any angler a comfortable and amazing fight. Once found we pitch baits directly at them and wait for the hook up. When the fish are in shallow water or tailing the captain will actually point them out in singles or packs. Techniques include slow trolling live baits, kite fishing live baits and the most fun is sight fishing. Sailfish often jump multiple times and swim super fast up to 65mph, making the boat will chase the fish to assist in your catch. Sailfishing in Islamorada is typically begins right off the reef edge about 3-7 miles from the marina then we hunt for color changes and up and down the Keys coastline (anywhere from 20’ – 170’ of water.) Sometimes we might travel up to 20 miles up or down the reef line where the fish are feeding and schooling.
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