Daytime Swordfish and Big Game Charter

Daytime swordfishing is unlike anything else offered in the Gulf of Mexico.  Come with Captain Adam as we head over 50 miles offshore in search of the broadbill swordfish.  Swordfish are the strongest and meanest fish in the ocean, and if you want to test your will and endurance on a big game fish, this is the trip for you. This is an all-day trip, you can expect to leave the dock before daylight.  Captain Adam uses only conventional tackle, so there are no electric reels to rely on.  

One Shot Charters was the first to offer daytime swordfishing charters out of Destin, FL and Captain Adam has a decade of daytime swordfishing experience in this area and has caught hundreds of swordfish over the years. It is safe to say that swordfishing is his obsession. He has even had the pleasure of filming a swordfishing show with the legendary fishing TV host George Poveromo and has multiple tournament wins under his belt. There is simply no one in the Destin area with more broadbill swordfishing experience.  

For those not familiar with the process, daytime swordfishing involves sending a bait down over 1500′ to the bottom of the Gulf.  It is similar to big game hunting, and typically involves fishing one to two lines in search of a single broadbill lurking the depths.  There are no guarantees with daytime swordfishing.  It is possible to have perfect conditions and not even get a bite. With that being said, Captain Adam has over a 90% success rate on his swordfishing charters.  We could never guarantee success, but the odds will always be in your favor fishing with him.  It is the nature of swordfishing, and the bottom line is you must put your time into catching one of these incredible fish if you hope to be successful.  If you are lucky enough to get on a good bite it is the most incredible experience in the Gulf of Mexico and catching multiple fish is not uncommon.  We have days when we have had as many as 11 bites in a day and we have days when we just wish the rod tip would wiggle a little.  The area we typically swordfish can also produce opportunities at marlins, tunas, mahi, and other pelagics as well, 

If Blue Marlins are what you are looking for, then a full day on the 46 Invincible ICE MAN is the trip for you.  The ICE MAN is equipped with tuna tubes which allows us to not only pull lures and teasers trolling for blue marlin, but also allows for live tuna to be caught and used for bait  This technique is the most productive way to catch blue marlin in the Gulf.  With a cruising speed of 50 mph, this vessel allows us to cover a lot of water on a day trip and can help to locate the marlin, tunas, and other pelagics.  On the ICE MAN, it is possible to target marlin, tunas, and swordfish on a single-day trip.

If you think you may be interested in a daytime swordfishing or big game trip, please give Capt Adam a call and discuss it with him.

-can target reef fish or pelagics

-food and drink not included (water provided)

-fuel cost included, no extra fuel charges

Swordfish can be targeted year-round! To book your swordfishing charter trip out of Destin, Ft. Walton or Navarre give us a call at (850)585-9436 for more info.