Maximum weight: 90kg (200lbs)
Current I.G.F.A all time record: 61.50kg (135lb 9oz) - Shark Bay, Australia - 9 July, 1985
Identifying features: Upper body is dark brown. Lower body is a lighter brown to tan and belly is white. The cobia resembles the remora in head shape.
Expected temperature range: 70° F to 86° F (21° C to 30° C)
Migration and breeding: COMING SOON!!
Typical location: Found worldwide in both tropical and temperate waters, inshore and offshore. This species has a particular fondness for shipwrecks, hevey reef structure, buoys, flotsom and often found swimming with large rays or Whale Sharks.
Fighting characteristics:
This species is regarded highly in it's fighting ability. With a strong and
powerful body the Cobia will test tackle and the skill of the angler.
Trolling Lures:
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