[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.[/size]
[signature]
[center]
![[Image: MESS3307CustomImage2819230.jpg]](http://web.ecomplanet.com/MESS3307/ServerContent/MyCustomImages/MESS3307CustomImage2819230.jpg)
[/center][center][font "Arial"]
Description: Color of back variable, black, grayish blue, brown, metallic purple, or bronze; sides dusky; underbelly dirty white; long, flat, sword-like upper jaw; lacks scales, teeth, and pelvic fins; single keel on each side of body in front of tail; first dorsal fin high, rigid and short; large eyes.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]
Where found: Offshore species worldwide in temperate and tropic waters; known to frequent depths of 400 to 500 fathoms; also has been seen basking at the surface.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]
Size: Once averaged 200 pounds, but overharvest has reduced size of commercially caught swordfish to average of 48 inches.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]
Remarks: Large swordfish are all females, males seldom exceeding 200 pounds; except when spawning, females believed to prefer water cooler than that favored by males; feeds on squid, octopus, and pelagic fishes of all kinds.[/font][/center]
[signature]