March 2007

March has begun with some of the expected, as well as a few things unexpected. One of the unexpected things is that Sailfish fishing remains strong. While we catch Sailfish almost year round here, the numbers still being seen traveling south has been far more than is usually encountered this time of year, probably due to the weak beginning to winter, hard to believe as some of you up north are still enduring bitter cold.
Another unexpected presence is one not seen, the wrecks teaming with Amberjacks. While we are getting a few bites, the numbers are down from where they should be. We expect these fish to “check in” any day now. Their time is due.
What we always look for this time of year is the appearance of sharks coming onto our area. The smaller reef sharks, like Silkys and Blacktips have made their presence known, as well as some of the bigger, deep water sharks. Hammerheads have been seen traveling south on the surface and are being caught in deeper waters as well. The “exotics” like Thresher and Mako sharks are being caught in deep water (with good success of hooking one of these), as we found out on the Marlin My Darlin the other day with a 250# Mako.
King Mackerel fishing has improved some on the reef, with the size improving from the past two months. The larger Kings are eating Spanish Mackerel.
Dolphin fishing remains erratic, but when found, usually live baiting for Sails or other fish, have been of nice size. 20+lbs is not uncommon now rather than the “schoolies” we see earlier in the year, with bigger fish in the 30’s and 40’s expected soon.
Swordfishing remains strong when conditions permit. The weather being the main factor as to when we can get out, the boats making the trip usually have 2 or 3 fish in an evening. Always best to ask us when the time to go is…
March begins great fishing down here in Fort Lauderdale, with April and May being strong as well. We hope you can join us.

Captain Rick Brady
Captain Steve Souther
Marlin My Darlin Charters
All-Inclusive Sportfishing