Sailfish, Pacific (Istiophorus platypterus)
(Shaw & Nodder, 1791); ISTIOPHORIDAE FAMILY; also called spindlebeack, bayonetfish
Inhabits tropical and subtropical waters near land masses, usually in depths over 6 fathoms, but occasionally caught in lesser depths and from ocean piers. Pelagic and migratory, sailfish usually travel alone or in small groups. They appear to feed mostly in midwater along the edges of reefs or current eddies.
Its outstanding feature is the long, high first dorsal which is slate or cobalt blue with a scattering of black spots. The second dorsal fin is very small. The bill is longer than that of the spearfish,... Read More
Inhabits tropical and subtropical waters near land masses, usually in depths over 6 fathoms, but occasionally caught in lesser depths and from ocean piers. Pelagic and migratory, sailfish usually travel alone or in small groups. They appear to feed mostly in midwater along the edges of reefs or current eddies.
Its outstanding feature is the long, high first dorsal which is slate or cobalt blue with a scattering of black spots. The second dorsal fin is very small. The bill is longer than that of the spearfish,... Read More
Line Class World Records (Conventional Tackle)
Line Class
Weight
Location
Catch Date
Angler
M-01 kg (2 lb)
50.34 kg
(111
lb 0
oz)
W-01 kg (2 lb)
46.26 kg
(102
lb 0
oz)
W-02 kg (4 lb)
49.80 kg
(109
lb 12
oz)
Tippet Class World Records (Fly Tackle)
Line Class
Weight
Location
Catch Date
Angler
Tippet M-01 kg (2 lb)
35.46 kg
(78
lb 3
oz)
Tippet M-03 kg (6 lb)
46.72 kg
(103
lb 0
oz)
Tippet M-04 kg (8 lb)
48.30 kg
(106
lb 8
oz)
Tippet M-08 kg (16 lb)
56.24 kg
(124
lb 0
oz)
Tippet M-10 kg (20 lb)
58.96 kg
(130
lb 0
oz)
Tippet W-01 kg (2 lb)
25.85 kg
(56
lb 15
oz)
Tippet W-02 kg (4 lb)
26.90 kg
(59
lb 4
oz)
Tippet W-03 kg (6 lb)
41.60 kg
(91
lb 12
oz)
Tippet W-04 kg (8 lb)
40.15 kg
(88
lb 8
oz)
Junior & Smallfry World Records
Line Class
Weight
Location
Catch Date
Angler
F-Smallfry
41.79 kg
(92
lb 2
oz)