It may be time for anglers to think about heading south

With brutal cold expected in northern areas this weekend, a swordfish photo sent by Capt. Nick Stanczyk in Islamorada, Florida Keys proves that there are better alternatives a short flight away. As a kid I could only dream about catching a swordfish sometime during my life to join a very select group of anglers. Yet, the daytime deep drop fishery pioneered by Nick’s father, Richard, has made that quest almost routine. Indeed, that sword was one of four that hit baits dropped by Nick yesterday –and all were caught!

In order to book a trip on Nick’s Broad Minded, call Bud N’Mary’s Marina at 305 664-2461.

The NY/NJ Bight forecast includes a freezing spray advisory through Saturday afternoon. Northwest winds at 15-20 knots plus gusts to 30 in the morning drop to west 10-15 in the afternoon.

The following post by SHO-NUF in Cape Charles from yesterday follows:AMAZING . 12 BITES. 11 BOATED. 2 more 50 pounders. Best day of the season for us so far today. Alex and Eric made it happen. Of course the fish were chomping too. What a great season so far and we are not done. We have caught, as of today 154 ROCKFISH and 33 have been over 50 POUNDS. CRAZY GOOD. 757-710-0098

If you need more urging to go south, check out George Poveromo’s how at 8 a.m. Sunday on Discovery Channel as he fishes at Green Turtle Cay in the Bahamas.