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 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 lin...

 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 ene...

 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 overheatin...

A fair few tourists to Florida’s coast have likely been shocked and dismayed to hear local anglers passionately recounting their recent success catching, and likely eating, “dolphin.” There’s no need to fret, however, Flipper faces no peril. Among Florida’s coastal anglers and many on the Gulf Coast, “dolphins” are actually dolphinfish, aka dorado, aka mahi-mahi. And fishing for them is just about the most fun one can have on a boat. Before you go, however, invest in some high-performance shirts for fishing and stock up on sunscreen. Shirts for Fishing What Makes Mahi-Mahi Fishing Such a Thrill Where to begin? Dolphinfish are delicious, fight like hell, and are among the most beautiful fish in the sea. “Dorado” is from the Spanish for “golden” due to the dolphin’s stunning gilded hue. However, they can also sport shades of blue, green, purple, and more with vibrant stripes and spots, all of which can shift based on their mood. They are voracious feeders and often pack hunters, so ...

For the Sunshine State’s committed anglers, the winter months bring migratory schools of gamefish, new fishing opportunities, and milder days to enjoy them. Winter can also present challenges that the wise angler responds to with a bit of strategic preparation. Stock up on high-performance fishing apparel , consider some new angling possibilities and make the most of Florida’s winter fishing season. Fishing Apparel Gear Up in Preparation Winter is often thought to be the best time of year to fish in Florida. That makes gearing up ASAP a top priority. Beyond topping up on the essentials, consider it an opportunity to branch out into new gear. If you’ve dreamed of fly-fishing the flats, now’s the time to get the gear. The same goes for the kite fishing gear, heavy deep-sea rigs, baitfish cast nets, and whatever else you’ve been hankering to try. Add high-performance fishing clothes to your list of must-have gear as well. Dress for Winter You want to purchase professional-grade, ...

In Florida, winter delivers an opportunity that most of the country’s anglers experience only in daydreams. It opens the season for stalking the ultimate adversaries, the world’s most sought-after gamefish—the legendary sailfish and marlin. Billfish are legendary for a reason, and fishing for them is no joke. You’ll need to be prepared, so pick up some performance fishing shirts , do some stretches, take a deep breath, and strap in for the ultimate fishing experience. Performance Fishing Shirts Preparing Yourself for a True Angling Test Pitting yourself against billfish is a whole different animal than hitting the edges of weed beds for largemouth or pulling flounder from a pier. If spending 8 hours under the unrelenting Florida sun stalking a massive, powerful fish with a sword for a nose and fighting it to exhaustion sounds like a good time, you’re in the right mindset. The physical preparation should include having more food and water than you think you’ll need, sunscreen, and the...

The Florida Keys Grand Slam, or Keys Slam, is a fishing competition—an angler must catch a bonefish, a permit, and a tarpon on the same day. To be fair, it’s more of a personal fishing challenge than a competition; the only prize is bragging rights. Completing the Keys Slam or not, it involves chasing some of the world’s most adrenaline-pumping, hardest-fighting game fish in one of the world’s most famous fishing paradises. Either way, anglers chasing the Keys Slam have to be prepared. That means picking up some professional-grade performance fishing shirts and an excellent source of local knowledge before attempting the Florida Keys Grand Slam. Performance Fishing Shirts Get Ready for Some Weather If there’s one thing that can be said for sure about Florida’s weather, it’s that it doesn’t do anything by half-measures. On those beautiful sunny days, the heat and sunlight are unrelenting. When storms blow in, whipping winds, churning chop, and stinging rain are not unheard of. When you...