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Sailfish are iconic Billfish known for speed, aerial jumps, and that tall, electric-blue sail. Anglers target them for fast action, visual strikes, and classic big-game thrills without heavy gear. Sailfish fishing offers exciting battles, stunning photos, and a great chance to practice responsible catch and release.Most crews target Sailfish with offshore and bluewater fishing. Trolling is common, using small skirted lures, rigged ballyhoo, or other bait fish. Kite fishing keeps live bait on the surface, where Sailfish hunt. Fly fishing can work when fish are tailing or circling bait. Many captains use a dropback, which means feeding line after a strike so the fish can eat, then setting the hook.Expect quick bites, long runs, and high jumps close to the boat. The fight is intense but often manageable on light to medium tackle, so it suits first-timers and seasoned anglers alike. Bring sun protection, a hat, polarized sunglasses, and non-marking shoes. A camera is a must for release shots. Crews usually focus on keeping the fish in the water for a clean release, so be ready to follow instructions and move fast when the call comes.Rules for Sailfish vary by country, region, and season. Some places require special permits, logbooks, or circle hooks when using natural bait. Bag and harvest rules can change, and many areas promote release for Billfish. Always check local fishing license, permit, season, and harvest regulations before your trip, and follow your captain’s guidance on legal and ethical practices.

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		The first sign of a Sailfish will be the sighting of its stunning dorsal fin, which they flaunt like true princes of the&nbsp;ocean. Although they&#39;re on the smaller end of the billfish spectrum, these elegant, yet savage, creatures offer intense light tackle action and a good preparation for going after Marlin.
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	These pelagic, migratory fish are some of the fastest marine creatures in existence, clocking in at speeds of up to 70mph. They are normally found swimming close to the surface, alone or in small groups. If schooling, it&#39;s likely that they&#39;re hearding prey in a <a href='http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150105-sail-fish'>spectacular display</a> of color changing, sail flashing and bill stunning.
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	How big</h2>

	The Pacific Sailfish reaches lengths of up to 134'' (including the bill) and about 220lbs. The Atlantic Sailfish is smaller in comparison, at about 124'' and 150lbs. A common catch in Florida will be between 6 and 8ft and between 40 and 60lbs.
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	When &amp; Where</h2>

	Sailfish are cosmopolitan, spread across tropical and subtropical zones of all oceans up to between 40 and 50&deg; N and around 35&deg; S. They thrive in warm temperate waters between 70 and 83&deg;F, so, in the northern and southern extremes, they will only be found during the warmest months.

	In <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL'>Florida</a>, the most popular fishery in the US, hotspots include the entire Atlantic coast, especially <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=miami'>Miami</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=stuart'>Stuart</a>, where they can be found close to shore (the farther up north, the farther offshore they will be, along the Gulf Stream), Middle Keys, particularly <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=islamorada'>Islamorada</a>,&nbsp;and the Panhandle, in abundance at the 100 fathom curve off <a href='http://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=destin'>Destin</a>.

	<img alt='Two happy-looking men holding a Sailfish together on a boat on the open sea' src='https://fishingbooker.com/img/fish/content/3b5b8-70805e5979f0e4dcd53325200c3d22c4--2-.JPG' />
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	Billfish make for the most gratifying catches. Caught aboard <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/view/350'>Galileo</a> in <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/mx/QR?search_location=cancun'>Cancun</a>, MX</h5>

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	Other popular fisheries in the Atlantic include the west coast of Africa,&nbsp;the Gulf of Mexico, <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/bm'>Bermuda</a>, <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/pr'>Puerto Rico</a>, <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/aw'>Aruba</a>, Cura&ccedil;ao and the smaller&nbsp;landmasses in the Caribbean Sea. Prolific Pacific fisheries include <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/pg'>Papua New Guinea</a>, the Philippines and many Central Pacific islands such as Tahiti, Marquesas and <a href='https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/HI'>Hawaii</a>. Mexico offers access to both Atlantic and Pacific Sailfish. If you&#39;d like to know more great Sailfishing spots, have a look at the <a href='http://www.sportfishingmag.com/travel/international/15-great-sailfish-spots'>Sport Fishing Magazine</a> and <a href='http://www.marlinmag.com/travel/best-sailfish-destinations'>Marlin Magazine</a>&#39;s top picks.

	Sailfish spawn mostly during the summer, from May to September, so one peak&nbsp;season will normally be around the middle of this time frame, in July. Eastern Atlantic Sailfish will also have a seasonal migration southwards to warmer waters starting around November and lasting through February, so this is another great time to target them. Having these best times in mind,&nbsp;Sailfishing is usually good year-round wherever they&#39;re present.
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	How to catch</h2>

	Sailfish are mostly hooked by fast trolling. Artificial options include various plastic lures, feathers or spoons. Jigs and poppers are also used with success. Seeing as the fish mainly feeds close to the surface, options like kite fishing and fly fishing are wide open as well.

	Natural bait is prefered though, and it can be live, dead or cut (strips are actually optimal, as they fold great in the mouth of the fish). If live or dead, whole mullet, ballyhoo or any small local fish will do the trick&nbsp;(if dead, make sure they are hooked so they look alive when trolled in the water). Strips can be taken from mullet, bonito, mahi, mackerel and similar fish.

	A &quot;dropback&quot; technique should be applied for best results - this means feeding line to the Sailfish once spotted approaching the bait. Free spool should be allowed until the point when it&#39;s certain that the bait has been taken (when the line is being taken rapidly). Then set the drag, allow a couple of seconds until there&#39;s no more slack, set the hook and get ready for a fight. Like with all aerial fish, remember to&nbsp;&quot;bow&quot;&nbsp;your rod once they leap into the air - lower the tip to give slack and reduce pressure on the line.

	Sailfish are acrobatic creatures prone to spectacular jumps during which they violently shake their heads or skip across the water surface using their tails - tail-walking. However, they tire quickly and do not require very heavy tackle. This is why Sailfishing might be perceived as an intro to Marlin fishing.&nbsp;

	<img alt='A Sailfish jumping out of the water with its bill pointing straight up' src='https://fishingbooker.com/img/fish/content/c54f3-6801e89a14b0c8d2c939864acfbc8d5f--2-.jpg' />
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	Sailfish acrobatics</h5>

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	Once the fish is reeled in, be sure to verify that it&#39;s really exhausted because it can <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFOnErEFikY'>cause real harm</a> to the equipment and people on board.
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	Good to eat?</h2>

	Only when smoked, because the meat is very tough. Also, might contain high levels of <a href='http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/guide.asp'>mercury</a>. Most anglers practice tag and release for all billfish for this reason.
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	Regulations</h2>

	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;USA (HMS permit required in federal waters)*:
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		Season&nbsp;- always open;</li>
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		Size limit&nbsp;- Florida, the Carolinas, Louisiana, Mississippi -&nbsp;63'' LJFL minimum; Texas - 84'' TL minimum; other states have no size regulations;</li>
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		Bag limit&nbsp;(per angler per day) - Florida - 1 billfish, North Carolina - 1; Georgia - catch and release only; Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas&nbsp;- no limit; other states have no bag regulations;</li>
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	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;* &nbsp;Federal rules apply in most states. Landing an&nbsp;Atlantic Highly Migratory Species requires having a&nbsp;<a href='https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/'>valid licence</a>&nbsp;and reporting to NOAA within 24h at 800-894-5528 or&nbsp;<a href='http://hmspermits.noaa.gov'>hmspermits.noaa.gov</a>;
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	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;allows 1 billfish per day, which counts as half of the normal daily limit of 10 fish;</div>
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		Season&nbsp;- always open;</li>
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		Western Australia,&nbsp;Northern Territory,&nbsp;New South Wales&nbsp;- up to 1 fish, no size limits;</li>
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		Queensland,&nbsp;South Australia and&nbsp;Victoria&nbsp;have&nbsp;no regulations;</li>
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