cobia & bird racks

[dombern34]

A lot of people have told me that you can find cobia around the bird racks? my question is what attracts them to the bird racks or why? is this a pretty good fact? or is this just another fish tale? i do appreciate anyone's time and advice. thanks again

[RodBow]

they hide around structure because they are a bunch of wimpy fish for wimpy anglers - no reason to target them in this area...

[FUTCHCAIRO]

BAIT FISH LINGER AROUND THE BIRD RACKS, THE COBE'S LIKE TO EAT.
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SEMPER FI

[fishinfool]

They will hang around pretty much anything floating or moving slow. I have heard stories of folks floating a tethered sheet of plywood with rubber balls on the corners behind the boat to attract them.

[Jumptrout51]

I know for a fact you can spread out a newspaper(several sheets and layers) untl it is about 12 x 12 feet square.If cobia are in the area they will soon congregate under the newspaper shade.

[Sir reel]

Brings a whole new meaning to JT read'n his morning paper

[dombern34]

alright well good deal, appreicate the info as always. i have always wondered why they did hang around the racks and i guess i now know. might bring the sunday paper next time who knows

[flatsbroke]

Has anyone tried any of the Al Gag's Whip-it Eels on 'em?? Ordered sev of them weeks ago just havent tossed them yet...

[dbplug]

The fourth of July is coming. I can show you how to NOT catch a cobia.

[silverking]

How's this for an answer, Flatsbroke? He was 40+ inches and is still swimming out there somewhere?

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[flatsbroke]

NICE,Capt.Dave,niiice...I happened to order that exact color!! Also odered it in RED and some smaller ones in pink that i think i will try and fool a trout with.

[silverking]

I landed this fish last spring by myself. It ate the eel and was taking drag when the hook pulled. Couldn't understand why until it popped up again off the bow. I made another cast, it swirled and ate the eel and I used a Jimmy Houston hook-set on it the second time. When I got it aboard, it had a fish partially swallowed in its mouth and I'm convinced I hooked into the bait the first time. Yet the cobia still came after the Whip-it eel. That's what sold me on their effectiveness.

The natural (olive/pearl) is my favorite, but I've also caught them on the red, lime green, and pink/silver flake eels. Ling think they're all candy!

Caught trout and reds with the little ones (pink and watermelon) this past winter. Hopefully the pinfish won't be a problem. Good luck and let us know how you do with them.

[flatsbroke]

Will do Cap'n..thx for sharing.Gonna try them next week around some good structure,throw with confidence and be prepared!!