Most anglers think swordfish only bite at night. That's old thinking. The Gulf off Alabama holds these apex predators year-round, and daytime drops have changed the game entirely. You're not waiting for sunset anymore — you're rigging heavy, dropping deep, and fighting fish in full daylight. But if you show up unprepared, you're wasting fuel and time. Daytime swordfishing isn't a casual outing. It demands the right tackle, the right bait, and a willingness to fish water so deep your arms will feel it before the fish does. Gulf Shores puts ...