We headed out of Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, Florida, for what turned into one of the most memorable offshore fishing days I’ve had in the Florida Keys. Rough Start Turns Into Epic Offshore Fishing Day The original plan was a swordfish trip, but the weather had other ideas. With winds blowing 15–18 knots and rough seas offshore, we made the call to stay closer and target pelagic species instead. Before getting lines in, we ran out near the towers to load up on ballyho