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Sailfish
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Common Name:
Sailfish
Other
Names:
Indo-Pacific Sailfish,
Scientific
Name: Istiophorus
Platypterus
Habitat:
Found near land masses and in deep open sections of the ocean, this
fish is known to travel great distances to spawn and feed.
Bait:
Feeds on small tuna, mackerel, mullet and anchovies.
Can be caught by
Trolling strip bait, trolling or drifting live bait mullet, or mackerel.
Fishing
Strategy:
Once
hooked this fish gives you a hard fight as it is a spectacular jumper
with very fast surface runs which have been recorded as fast as
113km/h.
Tackle:
- Deep trolling baits or lures
- Xplorer XPSS GT-12 reel
- RIO Leviathan 500 - Full Floating fly line
- Strong rod
Also
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