Swordfishing
South
Florida Swordfishing on the O-Sea-D is an experience of a lifetime.
With a four-time tournament Victor, you can be rest-assured the
O-Sea-D crew will do everything possible to hook you up on the
Gladiator of the Sea. O-Sea-D Sportfishing offers Day and Night
Swordfishing excursions.
We fish in depths that range from 800 feet to 1800 feet, 15 miles
off the coast of Fort Lauderdale. Equipped with 50 and 80 Penn
Internationals and fighting belts with or without harnesses, be
ready to endure the grueling and punishing game these fish will
deliver. A 2+ hour fight is typical and the O-Sea-D has caught
numerous fish in the 300 to 400 lb range as well as one 550 lb
fish. So, it's more than likely, you'll be passing the rod to
your buddies.
Here's
the rundown on what you can expect whether it be Daytime or Nighttime:
Nighttime
Swordfishing
A
45 minute run to the most fertile grounds off the Southeast coast
will put you in the zone. We fish a variety of live and dead baits
depending on what the fish are feeding on with a spread ranging
from 500 feet depths to surface baits. A Hydroglow light is used
to illuminate the water and attract bait, etc. We typically fish
a spread of 5 or 6 lines depending on wind and current. Nighttime
fish tend to be on the smaller side with most fish averaging 100
lbs; however you can expect quite a few bites on this type of
excursion.
Daytime
Swordfishing
The
O-Sea-D has been very successful at catching these monster during
the day. When we say monsters, we mean these fish are averaging
250 lbs. The smallest fish we've boated to date was a 162 pounder.
Daytime
swordfishing is a recent trend off the Florida coast for many
local sportfisherman. Captain Matt, however, learned the technique
in 1997 on a trip to Venezuela. He has been innovative in tweaking
his own strategies and has net with great success.
Totally
different from nighttime swordfishing, we fish only one rod on
the bottom with surface baits for by-catch. There's also a great
chance of hooking a marlin while you're out there during the day!
You can request manual or electric reels depending on your preference
- just remember that bait is a long way down and you'll most likely
be taking turns cranking it back to the surface!
Call
now and experience the thrill of a lifetime!
Tight lines everyone!
