What lures to use for cobia?

What lures to use for cobia?

Cobia Fishing Tackle Lures: Wahoo Big Eye Jigs, Blue Water Candy cobia jigs, and Alien Deep Jigs, 2- to 8-ounce in white, blue, chartreuse, red, pink or combinations of these colors. Bucktails are preferred over nylon skirts, often with soft trailers, like an 8-inch Gulp!

Where can I find cobia in Florida?

Though usually caught deep sea fishing, there are plenty of tales of cobia being caught in the passes and backwaters of the southwest coast. In North Florida, anglers without boats can fish for cobia off the piers that stretch into the Gulf of Mexico.

How far out do you have to go to catch cobia?

Cobia Range, Habitat, and Feeding Habits Cobia are mostly found nearshore in depths as shallow as 30ft (or less) to about 300ft, though they also venture out to open waters around oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

How old is a 40 inch cobia?

In some cases, fish will measure over 40 inches in just two years. Their diet also tells us a lot about where we can find them. Cobia are very aggressive eaters so you’ll often find them around structures that hold a lot of bait fish.

Is cobia in season in Florida?

Life History and Distribution. Cobia migrate seasonally, and can be found in the northern Gulf from March to October and in the southern Gulf and south Florida from November to March.

What size hooks for cobia?

Hook size needs to be between 7/0 and 9/0, either a “J” hook or a circle hook. Some good brands to use are Gamakatsu, Owner and Eagle Claw. They all work very well. You are going to need a good swivel in the 100- to 150-pound class range—Billfisher or Spro swivels will both work fine.

How many cobia can you keep in Florida?

Changes include: Increasing the minimum size limit from 33 inches to 36 inches fork length for all harvesters in Gulf and Atlantic state waters, and reducing the recreational vessel limit from 6 to 2 fish per vessel per day for Atlantic state waters. Changes will go into effect July 1, 2022.

Do cobia fight hard?

Once hooked, a cobia fights as hard as a bull bucking a cowboy. The life history of coastal pelagic cobia might not be as studied as some other game fish, but what is known might surprise you — and catch you more fish.

When can you catch cobia in Florida?

Florida’s Gulf Coast & Panhandle Along Florida’s Gulf coast cobia are generally available all year round, though on extremely cold days can be held up and out of reach. That said, the most productive times are during those warmer spring and summer months.

Is cobia good to eat?

Cobia is a great fish to eat, and it is becoming more popular as more people realize the great taste and texture that cobia has once cooked. Not only has cobia been deemed a healthy choice for human consumption, but it is also considered a sustainable food source as well.

How do you target offshore cobia?

Cobia are very aggressive eaters so you’ll often find them around structures that hold a lot of bait fish. These could be buoys, navigational markers, or both nearshore and offshore reefs and wrecks. To sum it up, any large structure where bait fish gather is usually a good place to cast a line.

What is cobia season in Florida?

Is cobia expensive?

Disregard what some people say about cobia being an expensive fish. It’s very affordable. Cobia is only costly in regions like Europe where it is not native to their coastal waters. You can buy a pound or more of this unique white fish, and we’ll deliver your order overnight.