How Offshore Captains Adapt to Changing Sailfish Bites | Captain JC Cleare

In this episode of The Science of Fishing, Captain JC Cleare breaks down what it takes to stay competitive through the grind of the South Florida tournament circuit. Coming off a win at the Tournament of Champions, JC walks through how his team approaches back-to-back events, adapts to changing bite patterns, and prepares for a packed schedule stretching from Miami to Key West and up the East Coast. We dive into the current sailfish bite across South Florida, why consistency has been a challenge this season, and how different regions like Palm Beach and the Keys are producing. JC also explains the strategic differences between fishing smaller center consoles versus larger sportfish boats—and why boat choice can make or break your ability to catch multiple fish in tournament conditions. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bloody Battery: https://www.bloodybattery.com Shady Rays: https://www.shadyrays.com (use code SCIENCE for 35% off) E-Sea Rider Marine Bean Bags: https://www.eseaerider.com REEL IN SOME MERCH Shop official Science of Fishing gear: https://www.thescienceoffishing.com/merch JOIN THE COMMUNITY Questions, guest requests, or ideas? Email Mark: [email protected] FOLLOW SCIENCE OF FISHING Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scienceoffishing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scienceoffishing Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/scienceoffish #scienceoffishing #fishing #fishinglife