We’ve learned to kite fish in practically any fishable condition, and my goal here is to illustrate several of the techniques we’ve utilized with great success through the years. For that matter, breaking fragile (and expensive) kite fishing equipment is inevitable and in most instances alot more goes wrong than right when it comes to flying two kites in rough seas. The rigs you use are equally as important as the hardware – and there are lots of choices when it comes to big league kite fishing gear. Kite fishing is absolutely my favorite ways to catch sailfish off Miami in the wintertime…and it’s definitely a skill set which keeps you on your toes. While maintenance kept us onshore for a few days, I took the time to inventory our kite fishing equipment and thought it would be an excellent opportunity to provide some direction on kite fishing tips, rigging techniques, and our most essential gear for the impending sailfish season. Jumbo threadfin herring are piling up at the bait grounds and the sailfish bite is just starting to pick up.
Several cold fronts have pushed through in the last few weeks and the temperature has taken a dip a few times in a row. Some of the absolute best kite fishing of the year is about to happen. Ray describes the history of kite fishing with Fly Navvaro of Fly Zone FishingĪ Miami Sailfish Caught While Kite Fishing
