Istiophorus platypterus
Spindlebeack, Bayonetfish
The Pacific sailfish is a small member of the billfish family and is related to the larger marlin. It is so closely related to the Atlantic sailfish that there is still debate about whether they are a single species. With its distinctive large, colorful, sail-like dorsal fin, its ability to make impressive leaps out of the water, and its amazing speed, it one of the most recognized member of the billfish.
Their favored food is other fish, such as mackerel, tuna, herring, ballyhoo, needlefish, mullet and, when necessary, sardines and anchovies. They also eat squid and octopus.
This species migrates widely throughout the tropical and temperate waters of the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Pacific sailfish are a species that roams the vast ocean waters at mid-level and surface depths and are found above the thermocline, the level at which there is a rapid change from warm to cool water temperatures. Despite the fact that they are usually ta
The Pacific Sailfish will reach 8-12 feet in length and can reach nearly 200 pounds.
221 pounds, 0 ounces (IGFA)