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Sanibel Island Fishing Report for February 11. 2012

 | By Seamus on 5/30/2012 10:57:51 AM | Views (78)

March 20th is the first day of spring.  The ancipated warming climate allows the water temperatures to rise here in the Fort myers and Sanibel Island area, welcoming the Spring migration of Cobia to the North.  During this time, usually the later part of Spring, you may spot Cobia traveling in small schools and/or with rays inshore and nearrshore right here in SW Florida.

Cobia can be caught using a few different techniques:
Bottom fishing with weights and live bait such as pinfish, bluerunners and crabs.  Cobia are attracted to sound and movement, so using artificial baits is also a geat choice.  I prefer bright, noisy plugs which sink and/or dive.  You can also troll for Cobia from your boat using a heavy rod and reel with about a 4oz. weight and live bait.
Cobia  are known for putting up a fight, which makes the hunt all the more exciting.  They take a little more skill and patience to land, but the prize is the fight.

Cobia aren't only known for there thrilling fight but also there flavor and texture.  I practice catch and release, but if you choose to bring it home for dinner, please keep in mind the FWC regulations are 33" to fork.  One per harvester or six per vessel per day.

The information in this report is provided as a service to the Fort Myers and Sanibel Island angling community by FishSkinner Charters, Fort Myers, FL.

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Cobia
Cobia

Pinfish
Pinfish

This Fishing Report was submitted on 5/30/2012 10:57:51 AM by Seamus and last updated on 5/30/2012 10:57:51 AM.


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