Florida targeted fish
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum · ling, lemonfish
Channel markers, rays, turtles, wrecks, and the spring beach migration.
Season on this coast
March–April along the beaches; wrecks and markers all warm season.
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How to fish them
Sight-cast to fish following rays or laying on a buoy. Keep a pitch rod rigged at all times when running. On wrecks, drop a live bait down-current.
Typical size. Typical 20–40 lb; genuine trophies over 60 lb cruise the markers.
Bait
- Live eels
- Pinfish
- Jigs
- Large bucktails
Regulations
Cobia has a minimum size and a small bag. They fight dirty and make excellent table fare.
Captain’s brief
What’s biting, and where to start
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