The Broadbill Swordfish is commonly known as the Broadbill Swordfish. Other common names are broadie, broadbill, and swordfish. The maximum weight of a broadbill is 700kg or 1500lb.The current record weight of the heaviest broadbill is 536.15kg or 1,182lb 0oz.The record was set in Iquique. Its mandibleis straight and broad, and it is the longest of any billfish.Its pectorl fins are fixed and won't fold flat. Broadbill swordfish aren't likely to be on top of the water's surface during the day because various techniques have to be employed in order to assure success. Deep water rigs product the most as it moves on. Large, fresh squid hooked onto one hook are the best baits.

Identifying features

Its back is a very dark blue to a blackish color and then it harshly moves toward the stomach in a copper and bronze looking color. The stomach is anywhere between an silverish- white to an off- white

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