The Sailfish
By: Shannon McNally
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Location
Types of Bait and Lures Used to Catch Sailfish
Types of Lures:
1. Trolling Lures : This is one of the most commonly used lures when fishing by boat.Types of Baits:
1. Ballyhoo
2. Threadfin Herring
3. Blue Runners
4. Pilchards
5. Batfish
6. Large Sea Garfish
7. Sardines
8. Slimey Mackerel
9. Yellowtail
10. Queenfish
11. Mullet
12. Any type of lively bait
Types of Techniques Used to Catch Sailfish
1. Drifting with Artificial or Live Bait: this simple method catches thousands of sailfish each season. This method requires the angler to posses a great amount of skill in order to catch fish effectively. Live baiting is similar to artificial baiting and simply requires a lot of time and patience. It is also the method most loved by anglers.
2. Fly Fishing: This method also requires some patience but is a simple and common method to use especially in places like Florida and Guatemala where there are an abundance of sailfish.
3. Switch-baiting: this method is complex so it isn't used very often but it is effective for catching sailfish.
Equipment
Line & Leader: For the line, a 15kg mono is preferred. You can use a braid as an alternative but it is more useful to visually sight casting surface lures. For the leader, a 2m+ wind-on of 80-110lb hard mono will suffice.
Terminal Tackle: A size 8/0-9/0 owner or gamakatsu circle hook with stainless crimps and thin plastic tubing will do.
Legal Requirements
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