How To: Sight Casting Cobia On The Surface

Capt. Ross Gallagher shows us how to sight cast to cobia schools over structure offshore using the Slowtail Swimbait. Having a rod rigged and ready with an appropriate lure is key for quickly pitching to cobia when they surface.

Filming Date

Species
  • Cobia
Technique
  • Casting
Fishery
  • Inshore
Region
  • Southeast
Rod

Sewell 8' Heavy Spinning

Reel

Shimano Twinpower 10k

Line

50lb Power Pro Braid

Leader

50lb Fluorocarbon

Guide

Capt. Ross Gallagher

Boat Model

2500 Pathfinder Hybrid