It seems like the last few weeks have given us some of the best days of the year as well as the slowest. One day the action is on fire and the next day few fish are caught. A good bite is usually the result of a passing cold front coupled with the right water quality and strong northbound current. Despite the inconsistent numbers most boats are still averaging at least a couple of shots per day. The action should continue to improve with each passing cold front.
Even though most of my customers are looking to target sailfish they have also been busy catching dolphin or mahi mahi, bonito, and kingfish. Many of the dolphin are eating baits suspended off the kite and intended for sailfish. Bonito have been traveling in packs resembling wolves looking to devour every bait in the water. On a recent trip we had a school swim by the boat that managed to eat all six baits in the water at the time. Not only did the chaos spark things up but everyone ended the brawl with sore arms.
On days when the offshore bite has been slow we have enjoyed good success catching spanish and cero mackerel. These fish are extremely fun to catch on light tackle and very cooperative. They will willingly take natural baits as well as artificials. Nothing beats a younster watching the line scream off their reel while they hang on.
March and April are historically great months for sailfishing, mahi mahi, and big kingfish. It's not too late to get in on the action. Now is the time to book these trips before everything fills up. If you're ready to give it a shot or just need more information feel free to contact me.
Till next time,
Capt. Orlando Muniz
www.NomadFishing.com
786-266-0171