First Cast species profile
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Saltwater
Also called: ling, lemonfish, cabio, crab eater
Overview
A structure and sight-casting target that follows buoys, rigs, jetties, rays, floating debris, and nearshore edges.
- Family
- Rachycentridae
- Typical habitat
- Buoys, Rigs, Jetties, Rays, Floating debris
- Takes
- Live bait, Crabs
- Seasonality
- Sight-casting around structure and rays can be excellent when water is clean.
Identification
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