
Kite-Fishing Rig Tips for Sailfish
Increase your sailfish catch with these pro tips

Increase your sailfish catch with these pro tips

When wahoo are the target species, this rig is incredibly effective

Learn an essential light wind kite-fishing tactic

Several excellent choices are available

The best wahoo lures and rigs catch more fish when using these high-speed wahoo setups.

All lures need to be reskirted at some point

Pick the correct kite and keep the baits working well in any weather

Increase reel capacity by using hollow-core braid backing and a monofilament top shot

Add color and splash to your ballyhoo for pitch-baits when targeting marlin with ballyhoo and circle hooks

A single-hook hook-set adds safety for both your crew and the fish

A daisy chain with droppers is an effective way to attract sailfish and marlin into your trolling spread

One of the fastest and most effective methods for circle-hook fishing for sailfish and white marlin

Increase your sailfish catch with these pro tips

When wahoo are the target species, this rig is incredibly effective

Learn an essential light wind kite-fishing tactic

Several excellent choices are available

The best wahoo lures and rigs catch more fish when using these high-speed wahoo setups.

All lures need to be reskirted at some point

Pick the correct kite and keep the baits working well in any weather

Increase reel capacity by using hollow-core braid backing and a monofilament top shot

Add color and splash to your ballyhoo for pitch-baits when targeting marlin with ballyhoo and circle hooks

A single-hook hook-set adds safety for both your crew and the fish

A daisy chain with droppers is an effective way to attract sailfish and marlin into your trolling spread

One of the fastest and most effective methods for circle-hook fishing for sailfish and white marlin
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