The GLADIATOR of the sea, the Swordfish
Experience Year-Round Swordfishing with Optimal Conditions and Impressive Catches!
Swordfishing
You are in a full harness and attached to the rod in the stand up position! No chairs here! This is man against the “Prince of Darkness” (Swordfish’s Nickname) in a stand-up, straight up battle! These fish can take you deep or stay on top. The second you get cocky, they will show you why they are nicknamed the “Prince of Darkness”.
They will sound on you so fast that you will pray to get line back on the reel! It is an amazing sight to see! Some anglers choose to fight them the entire time with the electric reel. This is because a lot of anglers choose not to reel in a mile of line. Either way, we have you covered. It is entirely up to the angler how he or she chooses to battle these incredible animals. For those that are attempting to complete one of the prestigious “slams”, we are prepared for breakaway leads with traditional conventional tackle as well.
Just make sure your Captain knows ahead of time what you desire, and he will make sure you have what you need.
Swordfishing in Islamorada
The Catch: Power, Strategy, and Pure Adrenaline
Swordfish are known for their unpredictability, and no two fights are the same. Some fish come straight to the surface, making dramatic jumps, while others stay deep and dig in. A common technique among anglers is to use the electric reel to retrieve the weight from the depths—often up to 1,600 feet—then switch to stand-up tackle for the final battle. In some cases, the Swordfish will swim the lead all the way to the surface, giving the crew a chance to remove it and, if conditions allow, attempt a harpoon shot.
Once engaged, Swordfish may swim back down to 400–800 feet, initiating a long, grueling fight, or they may explode in a flurry of surface action. Their behavior is impossible to predict, which is exactly what makes the experience so thrilling. With power, speed, and attitude unmatched in the deep, landing a Swordfish is an unforgettable achievement—and the ultimate offshore adrenaline rush.
