What’s the best fishing line for swordfish?

 This is a question that I get asked all the time. And don’t get me wrong, swordfish are probably one of the most fun and exciting game fish out there to catch on rod and reel while you are saltwater fishing. However, they can also be one of the most frustrating to hook in terms of fighting them and landing them. So in this article I will try to give you some tips on how to catch swordfish when you are deep-sea fishing so that it can be more enjoyable for you.



One thing is for sure, when it comes to fighting swordfish on a conventional reel you will need a heavy duty, thick diameter line. You don’t want your line to break when the swordfish takes off on you and runs for 30 minutes straight before finally tiring out.

It has been my experience that 60lb test monofilament is perfect for stand up gear fishing to catch swordfish. If you are using conventional gear then you should be using 80lb test monofilament. The thicker line will give your drag more bite which in return will give you blue-water durability when the fish is running, and it won’t stretch as much so when you fight a swordfish on stand up gear, your line won’t break.

You will also see a lot of anglers that are swordfishing on conventional reels using wire as their leader. Personally I don’t use wire leaders when blue water fishing, because from my experience it doesn’t make much difference. In fact, the only time I ever would would be if I was chumming with bloody ballyhoo, otherwise I don’t think it’s necessary.

For terminal tackle you will need to be using a breakaway style circle hook during trawler operations. Most swordfish are hooked in the corner of their mouths so this is where your main focus should be when it comes to rigging up for deep-sea swordfishing.

When it comes to your weight, most anglers will use a heavy-duty sinker so that you can get down quickly when chasing these fish. A good size would be around 3oz to 5oz for a conventional reel and 6 or 7 ounces if you are using stand up gear. You do not want to go too light on your weights because that will affect the amount of time it takes to get down. And don’t forget, the bigger the bait you are using the heavier you need to go so more fish can eat them.

The last thing I would suggest is to have a good grip with you when swordfishing. There are times when a fish can take you under a ledge or a drop-off and the only way to fight it is by being able to crank up on the reel handle. I have been using a great grip called “The Talon” that was made specifically for deep-sea fishing, especially big game fishing. It gives you a lot of leverage when fighting a fish on conventional reels.

You are not going to find any answer in this article about what is the best fishing line for swordfish - because it all depends on you. First decide if you are using stand-up gear or conventional reels, then consider how big of a fish you are targeting and lastly do your research to find out what the optimal rigging is for your swordfishing conditions.

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