Most of us love the taste of swordfish, and I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't get excited at seeing one jumping in the lights.
To help make sure we get our bites so we can eat well a couple of nights a week, on the Reel Tight we always spice up our swordfish rigs with a bit of added scent. Joe "the Seagull" Figiel picked this trick up during his headboat days.
Before deploying our swordfish rigs, we put our weight in a tube sock and attach it to our leader with a rubber band. Then we dip the lead and sock into a bucket of fish oil and let the sock soak up some of this enticing liquid. Once the bait reaches the desired depth, the sock starts leaking oil, providing a nice scent trail that even the most wary swordies can't resist. This little trick has us smiling come dinnertime by keeping us well supplied with swordfish steaks for the grill.
Eric Leech
Reel Tight
Pompano Beach, Florida
