When we say, "go fly a kite" down here, we mean go fly a kite. Kite fishing is a very interesting and productive style of fishing. Several types of kites are available on the market today. Aftco makes an all weather kite that dries in a very short time which comes in very handy if your kite should take a plunge, or if rain should get it wet.

A wet kite is hard to keep in the air, and can be an exasperating ordeal to try to get aloft. This kite also has interchangeable cross members so that it will stay aloft in near calm or very high wind conditions. Another favorite is the Bob Lewis kite. This is a fabric kite and is a standard for many kite fishermen. Those choosing the latter usually have at least three different kites for various wind conditions, i.e., light, medium, and heavy. Capt. Ralph Delph with one of many Sailfish caught and released by Dr. Steve Lawyer. Live bait is the choice of most kite fishermen, although dead flying fish and balao can be very productive under some conditions. A live goggle eye, blue runner, or threadfin herring is the bait of choice. The bait is attached to the hook and is suspended below the kite where it may be fished in several ways. When the fish of choice comes along, you may let them eat the bait at that time and catch that particular fish. You may also choose to pass on that fish and take another. You may also decide to tease that particular fish and cast to it with a fly or other artificial lure. The bait can be raised out of the water and lowered again, causing the fish to go into a frenzy. This is an exciting and highly visual technique that allows you to pick and choose your quarry. Potential world record Kingfish on 6# line for John Olivera while Kite fishing in Key West with Capt. Rob Delph Kite fishing is usually practiced in "Blue water", however it is often employed while "Reef" or "Wreck" fishing. It is a very productive way to fish, so come on down and let's "go fly a kite".

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