[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he 2016 winter cold fronts have put a damper on getting offshore and especially crossing the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas. Now that the weather is subsiding, prepare to get out there for the spring bite of large dolphin, wahoo, blackfin and yellowfin tuna, and blue and white marlins. Break out your 50- and 80-pound tackle, sharpen your hooks and prepare for explosions, which may also be giant bluefin tunas. If you see the big bluefins busting the water, bring your 50s in the boat to avoid being stripped.
I prefer lure fishing this time of year at seven- or eight-knots to catch the slow moving larger blue marlin. My favorite spring lure color is pink, yellow, and green, as the combo resembles a bleeding dolphin.
I look forward to many fishing trips this spring and early summer to the Bahamas. You can always expect a fairly consistent bite as long as the water temperature stays in the 76- to 80-degree range.
See you on the rip. Catch ’em up!
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