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Coming in March chasing cobia in near-shore waters 

spring time cobia

Well Frosty has decided to release his cold grip on Florida after his long winter.  Spring is finally here. A wonderful time of the year to take the family fishing, so wipe the dust off of the boat and check your reel drags. Cobia pound for pound are one of the hardest fighting fish in the ocean, so if you don't check your drags they will check them for you. There are a few things to know when Cobia fishing. The most important thing is locating these bulldogs of the ocean.

I like to use the 65 rule? What is the 65 rule?  I was told many years ago by my old boat captain, use 65 degrees water temperature and 65 feet of water when looking for free swimming Cobia or Manta Rays.  So now we have found them, how do we catch them?  There are a couple different ways, use jigs or live bait. There are so many jigs and top water lures to use, the best thing to do is ask your local bait shop what has been the best for your area.  Live bait, my favorite, not only is it the preferred bait that Cobia like to eat but there is nothing like seeing a Cobia peel off a Manta ray like a fighter plane protecting a bomber in those old WWII films.  Cobia are being caught on the reefs and wrecks.  When fishing on the bottom it is best to cover all of the water column using a combination of live bait and jigs.. Now, break out one of those weighted jigs and start working it.  I am sure you will find something that will keep you busy and satisfied.  Good luck and may the fishing gods be kind to you.  If you have any questions, feel free to write back and ask about upcoming shows, ldeas, comments and/or critiques.

             Captain David Mcgaha