Cobia from the surf?

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Mumbo_Pungo

Discussion Starter · May 23, 2014

Going on a surf fishing trip last weekend of May to cape lookout. I have my fair share of surf fishing experience but wanted to try something new this year. I know the Cobia are around now but have no experience fishing for them. Was wondering if it could be done from the beach, and if so how to do it?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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riverpirate

· #2 · May 23, 2014

Yes, 12' drum rod, matching size reel, big circle hook and a large chunk of fresh cut bait or a legal blue crab.

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Mumbo_Pungo

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 23, 2014

riverpirate said:
Yes, 12' drum rod, matching size reel, big circle hook and a large chunk of fresh cut bait or a legal blue crab.

So basically the same rig I would use for big drum? Would I be looking for the same locations?

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catmaster

· #4 · May 23, 2014

Wade chest deep and throw as far as u can.

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NCStateFisher

· #5 · May 23, 2014

Mumbo_Pungo said:
So basically the same rig I would use for big drum? Would I be looking for the same locations?

yes & yes. definitely a legitimate chance, make sure the reel you choose is up the task, a decent sized keeper will tear a cheap reel up

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FishinCary

· #6 · May 24, 2014

71 pounder caught from shore at hatteras today

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Indy

· #7 · May 31, 2014

Learn how to do the pendulum cast or find someone with a yak to get your bait out far. The big Cobs like the outer bar.

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trigger22

· #8 · May 31, 2014

My favorite place at CALO to anchor up and bait fish for cobia is so close to the beach you can step off of the bow of the boat and onto the beach. Study a nautical chart and google earth images and I'm sure you'll be able to find a couple of places like that

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