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Come Sail Away

Taking on Florida Keys sailfish a slice of Blue Heaven

Come Sail Away
Sailfishing along Florida's reef system is a bucket list endeavor. (Heidi Suchan photo)

ISLAMORADA, Fla. -- Winter showers bring ... sailfish.

A "shower" of baitfish guides anglers to fish, and the first seen by the crew on the Blue Heaven set the boat into fast forward.

"Sail on."

The distinctive sound of a sailfish dragging line off the spinning reel sends Capt. Skye Stanley and first mate Daniel Attales into motion.

As Stanley, up in his fly bridge, gives the call and before Attales can even pull the rod out of the holder, another reel sounds off. Then another.

A slow day of trolling has turned into choas. With only four aboard, including two greenhorns who sorely need help, there's really not enough hands to effectively battle three of the...

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