Sport fishing is also called Recreational fishing. It is fishing for competition or for recreation, unlike commercial fishing or selling fish. In sport fishing catchers don't necessarily eat their catch.

There are different methods of sport fishing. Each of them depend on area, resources, type of fish available and sometime the competition itself. Hand gathering, netting, angling, spear fishing and trapping are few common techniques used in sport fishing. The International Game Fish Association is a voluntary body that governs the sport.

Miami is one of the top locations for sport fishing. The fast Gulf Stream currents, perfect marine temperature, years of history in fishing all make sport fishing in Miami an unforgettable experience. Fishing demands a lot of experience. Sport fishing demands more than experience. Miami is home for many fine sport charters that are highly qualified and professional.

The techniques employed in sport fishing in Miami depend on the type of fish that you decide to catch. For instance kite fishing is a method widely used in Miami beache to catch sail fish, sharks such as hammer head and silky sharks, bull dolphins, smoker kings and black fin tuna. This method is used to place baits on the surface. Surface feeding fish can be trapped using this technique. Different kites are used based on the wind speed.

Another widely used technique in Miami is trolling. Here dead bait is used to float along with the boat. This would lure the target fish to start following the bait. The success mainly depends on the how close the bait is made to appeal the target species.

By now you would have understood that sport fishing requires skill, strategies, swiftness, strength, experience and knowledge of the ocean and species. One needs to assess charters that are experienced in different fishing. The cost can range anywhere between a couple of hundred to thousand dollars per day. You can reduce the cost if you are willing to go on shared basis. Remember that when you catch a rare fish you may look at your rule book to see if you need to release it back.

There is always one event in which you can decide to compete. Most of the events are based on a combined weight of two or three fish in single category or multiple categories. Although the winning criteria of each tournament may be different, the rules are mostly same. There would be an entry fee for each tournament and the winning prize which is generally rewarded  for the winners. You can see lot of flyers about various competitions. More information can always be obtained either from charters or the tournament conducting body.

Miami lives up to its reputation in sport fishing. Highly competitive charters, wide variety of amazing fish and the Gulf Stream will leave an indelible impression on you.