How Do You Tell The Difference Between A Sailfish, A Swordfish, And A Marlin?
Billfishing is some of the most exciting sport fishing there is. Three kinds of billfish inhabit North American waters: the sailfish, swordfish and marlin. By following these simple steps, you too will be able to tell which is which. The sailfish can reach from 6 to 8 feet in length. It has a tubular body, bill and elegant dorsal sail. The swordfish is a slightly heavier-bodied, tubular fish, with a bill and single dorsal fin. The marlin is the largest of the three fish with a bill, single dorsal fin and distinctive dorsal ridge.
