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With numerous recent reports highlighting cobia catches, just thought I would post on cobia tagging.

This past winter I read an article on cobia tagging/research coordinated by the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory out of Mississippi and contacted Read Hendon to inquire on getting a tagging kit. Within a matter of days a free kit was in my mailbox and I've had fun tagging 5 short cobia thus far this year.

The above said, Read said that while tagging for tripletail is somewhat robust in the North Florida area, they would love to have more folks tagging cobia.

To get a free kit you can send e-mail requests directly to Read (be sure to provide your name, address, and a contact number). His e-mail address is:

read.hendon@usm.edu

And definitely be on the lookout for future catches with tags... plan on tagging many more throughout the summer

Thanks for the heads up. I have sent my email requesting a kit. I am looking forward to doing this from a conservation and research stand point. Not to mention, good lesson for the kids.

Totally agree with you on the conservation, research, and good lesson points Geaux Fishin!

Data being collected is showing two interesting trends... some fish travel amazing distances in short periods of time while other fish appear to do the opposite staying in a general area.

Here's a REALLY interesting article that mentions some of the data collected to date by Read and the Gulf Coast Research folks...
http://americanpokerrunsassociation.com ... cobia.html

Can't swear it, but I think that the pamplet sent with the kit mentions that anglers are contacted when the fish they tag are recaught. If true, I can't wait until the day that one of the fish I tag is caught again

Did I mention the kits are free???

Just me and Geaux Fishin tagging not sure we're going to make a giant dent in the Big Bend area... anyone else e-mailed Read for a free kit?

I just sent off for mine too, I am excited to help out.

Flint River Pirate wrote:I just sent off for mine too, I am excited to help out.

Don't you have to catch the cobia first?

Sorry, couldn't resist!

RHTFISH wrote:

Flint River Pirate wrote:I just sent off for mine too, I am excited to help out.

Don't you have to catch the cobia first?

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Take this Doc!

Nice catch, Flint River Pirate!

big bend gyrene wrote:Nice catch, Flint River Pirate!

Check out that date, that fish has done growed up and been grilled by somebody.
Just messing with you Dave, that's a dang nice cobe.

Just saw this post. Requested mine today..Should be interesting