[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e are ready for the summer season down here in Venice, LA. Yellowfin tuna have been all over the shelf. A few white and blue marlin have been landed as well. The warmer weather is here so I am getting pumped up for a few swordfish trips. We made one trip back in February. Our crew landed one and lost another. Swordfish are very sloppy eaters and we didn’t get a hook set on him. Many people do not realize we have swordfish in the Northern Gulf. We do and they have made an amazing comeback over the past decade or so since the ban of long lining in the Northern Gulf. We primarily target swordfish at night around the full moon. During full moon cycles they tend to come higher up in the water column. I suggest hiring a local guide in your area to learn a few tricks before attempting it yourself the first time. Also, the tackle and equipment needed to land these beasts can get pricey. Swordfish have the strength of a tuna combined with the acrobatics of a Marlin. Once you see your first Swordfish break the surface in the moonlight you will be hooked for life. Have a great summer. Good Luck and Stay Safe.
