Reeling in the Swordfish: A Thrilling Gulf Offshore Adventure

It was an early 6:00am start to the day, meeting up with the crew at 679 Beach Blvd for our Offshore Trip out in The Gulf of America. The forecast called for ckear skies, and calm seas - perfect conditions for our offshore fishing adventure. February can be a bit hit or miss in these waters, but we were eager to get out there and see what we could find.

As we headed out, the seas were pleasantly mild, making for a smooth ride. We knew there was a chance at some big game like Tuna or Swordfish, so we started working the offshore waters, trolling with heavy tackle while looking for birds. We chanced some schools of topwater tuna casting jigs and poppers at them. The bite was a little finicky. We hooked and fought a huge jack cravelle that we released. Then the fish would not stay around long and we just couldn't seem to get the Tuna to commit. But that's the thing about fishing the open Gulf - you've got to be ready to adapt and try new tactics. So that's exactly what we did.

We switched gears and decided to focus our efforts on finding a Swordfish. After a bit of searching, we found what we were looking for in about 1,700 feet of water. The fight was on, and this Swordfish put up one heck of a battle. It dove hard, making multiple strong runs and testing our drag, but the crew stayed focused and patient. After nearly an hour of back-and-forth, we finally got the fish up to about 85 feet - just when it decided to dive all the way back down to 580 feet! But we kept the pressure on, and after another long fight, we finally got this Swordfish in the boat. It deffinitly fought above its size. Still though, a swordfish of any size is something to be proud if. What a catch!

The ride back was a bit choppier, but we made it safely to Biloxi with our prized Swordfish and some great memories. If you're looking to experience the thrill of offshore fishing in the Gulf, our Swordfish/Tuna Trip is the perfect way to do it. We'll put you on the best offshore action. Just bring your adventurous spirit, and we'll handle the rest.