sailfish action with great tuna poke recipe

June 18, 2025

🎣 Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report – Wicked Cuda – Afternoon Charter

Date: June 12, 2025
Location: Offshore Fort Lauderdale, FL
Charter Boat: Wicked Cuda – Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charters
Conditions: Light SE breeze, clear skies, blue water pushed in close

This afternoon, Wicked Cuda set off for another exciting Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing trip, and the action did notdisappoint. We skipped trolling and went straight to live baiting with kites and flat lines — one of the most effective tactics for targeting pelagics in South Florida.

🎯 Instant Sailfish Action on the Kite

As soon as we got the baits in the water, the Atlantic sailfish showed up in force. Within minutes, we had our first double hookup. Over the next 90 minutes, we went 5-for-6 on sailfish, an incredible bite that had our anglers screaming with excitement.

🐟 How We Handle and Release Sailfish

We take pride in our ethical fishing practices on Wicked Cuda. Once a sailfish is hooked, we carefully fight the fish using circle hooks to reduce harm. As the sailfish nears the boat:

The mate puts on gloves and gently bills the sailfish (grabs the fish by the long bill).
We keep the fish in the water boat-side to reduce stress and allow for quick photos — we never drag sailfish over the gunnel.
With the fish revived and kicking strong, we remove the hook or cut the leader cleanly at the hook and safely release the sailfish to swim away.

We captured some incredible sailfish boat-side pictures that our anglers will never forget!

🐟 Bonus Tuna & Bonita Action

In the chaos of multiple sailfish hookups, one of our flatlines lit up again — this time it was a very large blackfin tuna. The tuna peeled drag and dove deep, but we fought it cleanly and got it in the fish box. Later, a feisty bonita added to the action, testing out our light tackle.

🧑‍🍳 Easy Blackfin Tuna Poke Recipe

(Great for fresh Fort Lauderdale blackfin tuna!)

Ingredients:

1/2 lb fresh blackfin tuna (sashimi-grade), diced into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey or agave
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 avocado, diced (optional)
1/4 cup diced cucumber (optional)
Crushed red pepper or sriracha (to taste)

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey until combined.
Add diced tuna and gently stir to coat.
Fold in green onions, sesame seeds, and any optional ingredients (avocado, cucumber).
Cover and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to chill and marinate.
Serve over sushi rice, with seaweed salad, or in lettuce wraps. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or a drizzle of sriracha.