David, a reader and follower from Bur Dubai sent me a picture of his cobia.  David called it a Sichel or Sichal.  I had to research to find out that cobia are more common in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea than they are along the Atlantic coast of the US.  This one weighed 27 kilograms - which is 59.5 pounds - a really nice catch!  He caught it from the shore and fought it for 45 minutes.  Nice catch David!!

Lots of questions come in on how to catch redfish. Finding them is the first and most important step. After finding them, it is relatively easy to catch them!  So, here are some tips to help you find and catch redfish.   Read More

American and hickory shad are on the move and catchable each spring. Their annual spawning rite takes them upstream in every river with saltwater access. This spring is no different, and the run appears to be larger than normal... Read more...

Huge black drum are making an early showing along the Atlantic seaboard. The warm winter weather so far this year may be the cause.   Read More