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Cobia Bite!
July 09, 2023 Marathon 1 photo
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Cobia
Cobia

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Frozen mullet cut bait bottom fishing before lunch on a wreck today we hooked up on the way down. As soon as we saw color, the cobia had company. A smaller cobia followed side by side all the way to the boat! Customers were very happy. 30 pound spider wire, Penn Battle II with a 6 foot 50 pound mono leader, temp outside today 92 degrees. BIG fight on small tackle makes for a fun 26 minute event...
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David Hawkins
Marathon, Florida, United States
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Florida Keys Fish and Scuba is an offshore fishing charter service. We provide custom fishing trips that exceed our clients expectations. Enjoy the beautiful Florida Keys with Captain David Hawkins. We will welcome you to Marathon, Florida for the most en...

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