I might as well sell the yak...

[kodadog]

We used to get those in TX off the oil rigs in the Gulf. Those things are bruisers. Very similar to Halibut in the way they come up green and go nuts on the gaff and on the deck. One of the best eating fish out there, a real trophy.

Congrats on a beauty.

[momo fish]

nice!

what were you targeting? What beach was this? Didn't know we had those out here...

[FLORIDA BOY!]

Damn! you keep putting post like that up we are gonna have to trade user names. And they are tasty!

[vincentek9]

i want to catch a fish like that!!!

[dorado50]

Solid cobia! With that heavy setup I suspect you were targeting sharks?. Cobia can be found close to shore and far offshore. I have stalked those fish from Alabama shoreline on into Fla. Mostly sight fishing and casting freshwater eels from a 40' tower.(now thats a challenge). They kinda fight like Yt but once boatside a heavy duty gaff is essential!! Great fish from shore and happy eating

[PE.rider]

... Really nice fish from shore you have there. The FL coastline is great for fishing in general -to be sure.

HOWEVER.... get on your yak and head for the rigs, bridge piling, etc... There are some real leviathans that you can catch on that polyethylene boat you have there.
Have a great time from ship to shore, and keep the reports coming.

[philr21]

I heart cobia

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Originally Posted by PE.rider

... Really nice fish from shore you have there. The FL coastline is great for fishing in general -to be sure.

HOWEVER.... get on your yak and head for the rigs, bridge piling, etc... There are some real leviathans that you can catch on that polyethylene boat you have there.
Have a great time from ship to shore, and keep the reports coming.

I wasn't serious about selling it. we don't have bridges or oil rigs here though. just a lot of emerald colored water. the kings have moved in and the Jack Crevelle are also showing, so i am definitely going to get out and get on some 40lb class jacks.