Kite Fishing (Offshore)

Suspending live bait from a fishing kite - keeps bait at surface with no line visible - the ultimate offshore sailfish technique.

Water: Saltwater Difficulty: Expert Cost: $500+

📖 Overview

Kite fishing suspends live baits from a fishing kite flown above the boat. The bait skips at the surface with no visible line - highly attractive to sailfish, dolphin, and marlin. Requires calm-to-moderate winds.

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