Sailfish

[theangler]

[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.[/size]
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[davetclown]

[center][/center][center][font "Arial"]Description: Color dark blue on top, brown-blue laterally, silvery white underbelly; upper jaw elongated in form of spear; first dorsal greatly enlarged in the form of a sail, with many black spots; its front squared off, highest at its midpoint; pelvic fins very narrow, reaching almost to the anus; body covered with imbedded scales, blunt at end; lateral line curved over pectoral; then straight to base of tail.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Where found: Offshore species, in south Florida associated with waters near the Gulf Stream; off the Panhandle near the 100-fathom line.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Size: Common to 7 feet.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Remarks: Rapid growing species, reaching 4 to5 feet in a single year; swims at speeds up to 50 knots; feeds on the surface or at mid-depths on smaller pelagic fishes and squid.[/font][/center]
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