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Deep-Sea Swordfish Stalking: Prepare for the Fight of Your Life

 If billfish were boxers, swordfish would be the Tyson of the bunch. Blue marlin might have them beat for pounds and inches, but they can’t touch the swordfish for raw power and the grueling, punishing fight they put up. Simply put, the swordfish is a beast, and it takes an angling beast to catch one. Swordfish are hard to find, hard to hook, and even harder to fight. Stalking them calls for a lot of preparation; it requires a focus on everything from choosing performance fishing shirts to learning how to find the ocean’s deep scattering layer (DSL). Prepare to take your fishing game up a notch. Performance Fishing Shirts Get the Gear There’s no way to include all of the specific gear necessary for taking swordfish here. There is a common denominator for what you’ll need; it has to be heavy and high-quality. Swordfish are not forgiving, and stories about swordfish snapping rods and breaking reels of mediocre quality are familiar. Invest in trusted brands, braided line, a

How to Prepare the Unprepared for a Day of Hard-Core Florida Saltwater Fishing

 Hard-core Floridian saltwater anglers certainly treasure the time they spend on the water. For visiting anglers, though, casting into Florida’s coastal fisheries is often literally the fishing experience of a lifetime. To ensure that their time on the water is a fishing dream come true, rather than a nightmare, it’s essential to prepare the unprepared. That means being sure they have everything from enough water to the right high-performance fishing apparel . As a seasoned angler, you may have more insight, and the best gift you can bestow is the knowledge you wish you would’ve had the first time you hit the open water. Fishing Apparel Stock Extra Food and Drink “Extra food and drink” here means bringing more food and hydrating beverages than you think those onboard will need. People unaccustomed to Florida’s heat and humidity, particularly on open water, may need to eat and drink more than they normally would to help regulate their temperature and keep their energy

The 3 Florida Saltwater Gamefish That Every Angler Should Face

 Many fishing experts, professionals, and enthusiasts would cite Florida as the sportfishing capital of the world. Florida certainly ranks among the best for the pursuit of classic freshwater quarries like bass and catfish species. However, the biggest fish, hardest fights, and most challenging tests of angling endurance are only found in the deep (or shallow) blue sea. Being prepared to hunt the following titans of saltwater angling is a must. So, pack some sunscreen, stay hydrated, put on your performance fishing shirts , and hold on tight. Performance Fishing Shirts Preparing for Dream-Come-True Gamefish Florida’s subtropical and tropical climate can transition quickly from beautifully sunny and sultry to punishingly hot and humid. Days on the open water of Florida’s coastal fisheries are no joke. Bring more food and water than you think you’ll need, and protect yourself with sunscreen and clothing that covers most of your skin. To keep covered without overheating, c