Sailfish are memorable opponents. With a flair for the dramatic, they'll make a sizzling run and then jump their heart out. Many anglers revere the sailfish as the greatest light tackle quarry. These spectacular fish are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical waters. Atlantic sailfish grow larger in the eastern Atlantic than they do along the Americas, where they average around 30 pounds. Pacific sailfish can top 200 pounds, but average closer to 100.

Most sailfish are caught at the surface. At times, they are not easy to entice, spurning all but live baits. The primary U.S. bite occurs during the winter from Stuart to Key West, Florida. Major charterboat fleets are found at most of the major ports along Florida's east coast, with Palm Beach located right in the middle of the action