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Little River reefs: Chum up Mr. Sharky and catch Mr. Cobia
Who would ever think that seeing tiger sharks patrolling nearshore reefs would be a good thing for any angler with cobia on the brain? […]
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The Beaufort-area cobia bite has taken off
Lowcountry anglers are loading up on cobia in St. Helena Sound, and Capt. Chris Mattson of Mattson Charter Service has caught several in the past few days that have bottomed out his 60-pound Boga Grip scales. […]
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Cobia bite is approaching full blast off Atlantic Beach
Matt Lamb of Chasin’ Tails Outdoors in Atlantic Beach said cobia fishing has picked up a lot over the past week, with fish moving inside the inlets as well as along the beach, the fish fish are within range of just about anyone with a boat. […]
Offshore Fishing
Cobia and spadefish – From sea to table
One of the best things about catching cobia or spadefish — in addition to their fantastic fighting ability — is their value as table fare. […]
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Cobia stock assessment sheds light on species
The latest stock assessment on cobia in the South Atlantic was released this past January. It took years to compile, and approximately half of the 400 pages of information came from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. Some of the findings were extremely interesting. […]
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Cape Romain Reef double play – Sight-fishing is a treat when spadefish, cobia are the targets
The wind was up, and the rocking of the boat made it difficult to stand as it pounded its way around Cape Romain Reef in late May while we tried our hand at a “reef double.” […]
Fishing
Pitch in to help collect cobia info
Inshore, offshore, on top in plain sight or down deep, fighting hard and commonly over 50 pounds, cobia are one of the most-popular gamefish in South Carolina waters. […]
Inshore Fishing
Cobia cooperation valued
Each year, more and more saltwater fisherman enjoy targeting cobia, increasing the strain on the resource. Any reduction in cobia numbers greatly increases the likelihood of the South Atlantic Fisheries Marine Council imposing regulations to protect them, as they have done with several other species in recent years. […]
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Cobia in the Crosshairs
Riding high in the tower of his boat, Aaron Beatson of Carolina Sunrise Guide Service scans the waters off the coast of the Outer Banks for any sign of life, anything that might tip him off that one or more cobia were moving through the area. […]
Inshore Fishing
The skinny on cobia
Lee Paramore, a marine biologist for the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries in Manteo, has more than just a working interest in cobia: He also enjoys fishing for them. […]