Cobia, one of the most sought after fish by fisherman worldwide, also gives anglers some of the biggest challenges of any game fish. In addition to cobia, common names include ling and lemonfish. During migrations, cobia can be targeted from the surf, piers, or by boat and are caught on flats, beaches, reefs, wrecks, and around structure.
Throughout the world, cobia are most often targeted in the shadows of large sharks, turtles, and manta rays. Additionally, wrecks, reefs, and other oceanic structures can often be found to hold cobia. Whether sight fishing on a flat or scoping a wreck the best way to target a cobia is to use a jig. Cobia jigs are most often 3 ounce bucktail jigs in either white or chartreuse.
When hunting the beaches for cobia, boats with towers offer the best competitive edge. Cobia fisherman are often the most successful when they can position themselves high enough to spot them crusing the beaches. Having jigs ready to pitch is your best bet at landing a cobia.
Hooking a cobia is said to be the easy part, if you can endure the fight you will be rewarded with one of the best tasting fish in the ocean. Cobia meat is highly desired and is often a strong motivator in the search for these magestic fish.
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