| For "light-tackle" fisherman with big game ambitions | | | | Since cobia are more than blessed with better noses |
| cobia fishing is your game. Cobia fishing is something | | | | and sense of smell than eyesight it is a good idea to |
| that you should more than study up on. Cobia are your | | | | chum up to get the action started and the hold the fish |
| ticket, It is true that the fight of a Cobia fish on where | | | | in your area , if not attract more. Another alternate |
| and when they are hooked. | | | | way of holding them is to leave the first caught fish |
| Cobia can display some more than impressive jumping. | | | | hooked splashing in the area on the end of the fishing |
| With proper tackle a Cobia on the hook can give a | | | | line while the other lines are used to haul in curious |
| legendary tough first run. But with proper planning and | | | | bystanders. |
| preparation you will land that monster. | | | | When you are trolling with baits, the old standard |
| Cobias are caught in any of a number of ways | | | | -rigged mullet is hard to beat, though strip baits are also |
| traditionally. It can be sight hunting in conjunction with | | | | fish getters. Cobia themselves are not all that finicky |
| trolling can be a most exciting method as it is for any | | | | as eaters so you can any types of a large variety of |
| fish than can be fished in this manner. On the other | | | | baits. In terms of lures cobia are known to hit a wide |
| side or hand you do not need a boat to sight-fish. Pier | | | | variety of lures themselves. The jig is an excellent |
| fishermen often throw their lures to cobia that they | | | | choice which can be used close to the surface of the |
| can see or spot. | | | | water. With the addition of a little strip bait of pork it |
| These fishermen on the piers toss ahead of singles or | | | | becomes a real attractant for king cobia. Plugs, |
| schools bringing their lures though as the fish move up. | | | | spinners, spoons and even poppers have all worked |
| Next option - surf anglers patrol the shores looking for | | | | well in addition. For trolling, feathers and spoons take |
| the lurking black outlines that mean great action. But | | | | their good share of cobia strikes. A speed of about |
| then again, sight hunting always requires ideal weather | | | | five knots is a good pace to try first. After that it all a |
| and water conditions and when these conditions are | | | | matter or experimentation to find those cobia fish of |
| wrong or not perfect other methods, of course, must | | | | your dreams. When cobia are seen on the surface, |
| be employed. | | | | the trolled bait can be presented o baits can be bought |
| Bait fishing for cobia fish can be often productive. Baits | | | | aboard while lighter tackle is broker out for casting. |
| can be used when you are anchor, drifting or pier | | | | Cobia fishing is more than a thrill and a dream. You can |
| fishing. Since cobia are usually bottom feeders, baits | | | | enjoy cobia fishing on your winter trip down south. |
| that would ordinarily comprise their natural diet are the | | | | Remember that in the worst day of fishing is always |
| most effective, by far. Experts would include crab, | | | | better than the best day spent at the office. |
| shrimp, eels and squid as all wise and good choices. | | | | |