Nel Martinez

While on Swordfish charter the other night we caught and released this 20 pound swordfish on a Daiwa BG60 with 20 pound test. Right after we set up, we saw some dolphin in the hydroglow and we baited up and landed a 15 pounder. So when we saw some other greenish fish we baited up again and sent a few Threadfin out for the dolphin. We hooked up and our customer fought for 2 hours. While he was fighting it we saw another dolphin come up and we caught a 19 pounder. I thought to myself; how big can this other fish be? When we brought it up. It was sword! The customer was very happy with his unique catch. While we where reviving it a 250 plus pounder swam by the light right by the boat. We were anxiously waiting for the bite from the big one but it was not meant to be. We did however land a 70 pounder.

Fish Species: Swordfish
Bait Used: Speedo
Tackle Used: Daiwa BG60
Method Used:
Water Depth: 1400 feet
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: South
Wind Speed: 4
20 pound swordfish on 20 pound test Daiwa spinner
20 pound swordfish on 20 pound test Daiwa spinner

70 pound sword
70 pound sword


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Nel Martinez

About The Author: Captain Nel Martinez

Company: Top Gun Charters, Inc.

Area Reporting: Miami, Miami Beach, Bahamas

Bio: Captain Nel Martinez has been fishing locally in Miami since he was a young boy. His passion has always been being on the water fishing. Born and raised in Miami, he is extremely familiar with the local waters as well as the Islands of the Bahamas. He is a USCG Certified 100 Ton Master Captain as well as an IGFA Certified Observer. He has fished locally in Miami, as well as abroad in the Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He enjoys taking out his charters, whether they be amateurs or experienced fisherman, and putting them on the fish. His goal is to make sure you have a great day of fishing, and a memorable experience, and most importantly, that you will come back to fish with the "Top Gun", next time you want to enjoy a great day of fishing.

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