NORTH MIAMI FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Hunting Daytime Swordfish off North Miami’s Gulfstream: Longlines, Heavy Leads and Trophy Fish
A 9-hour deep‑sea outing aboard Double D Charters with Capt. Dean Panos targeting large daytime swordfish using heavy bottom baits and electric or manual reels.
Hunting Daytime Swordfish off North Miami’s Gulfstream: Longlines, Heavy Leads and Trophy Fish.
Daytime swordfishing out of North Miami has been refined here by Capt. Dean Panos and Double D Charters: anglers fish dead bait on braided line held to the bottom with very heavy lead in Gulfstream waters, often at depths in excess of 1,500 feet.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Trophy daytime swordfish
This charter focuses on daytime swordfishing, a fishery noted for larger daytime specimens—Double D Charters has boated fish over 600 pounds and many in the 300–400 pound range.
Deep bottom baiting in the Gulfstream
Dead baits are fished on braided line and held to the bottom with very heavy lead at depths beyond 1,500 feet; anglers may choose manual or electric reels, including the Hooker Electric Shimano 80W electric/manual option.
Personalized, family‑friendly charters
Double D Charters runs small, personalized trips—set up for a maximum of six anglers—with the captain providing tackle, licenses and ice, and offering instruction for novices through experts; family charters are explicitly welcomed.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over a nine‑hour day you’ll transit from North Miami into the Gulfstream, rig dead bait on braided line, and deploy it to the bottom with heavy lead; when a bite comes the crew offers both manual and electric reels so anglers can fight fish by hand or with electric assist while the captain coaches every step.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own food and drinks; sunglasses, a hat and non‑aerosol sunscreen are recommended. Aerosol sunscreens can stain the boat deck.
The captain furnishes tackle, licenses and ice; a cooler with ice is on board. Electric and manual reels are available and the customer may choose which to use.
The vessel is set up for a maximum of six anglers; two or three anglers aboard generally provide a more comfortable, hands‑on experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The daytime swordfish charter runs nine hours.
How many people can fish on a trip?
Double D Charters is set up for a maximum of six anglers, though two or three anglers provide a more comfortable, hands‑on interaction.
Do I need to bring tackle or licenses?
No; the captain provides all tackle and licenses for the day.
What should I bring onboard?
Bring your own food and drinks. Sunglasses, a hat and non‑aerosol sunscreen are recommended; a cooler with ice is available on the vessel.
Is this suitable for children or family groups?
Yes—Double D Charters caters to family charters and the captain is experienced with children and their needs.
What gear and methods are used to catch swordfish?
Daytime swordfishing uses dead bait on braided line held to the bottom with very heavy lead at depths in excess of 1,500 feet; both electric and manual reels are available, including a Hooker Electric Shimano 80W electric/manual reel.