Cobia spots in Bimini!!!!!!!!!!!

TOPPDAWG · 09-02-2008, 08:50 PM

Hey guys..........Im going to Bimini in a couple of weeks and would definately like to get on some resident cobia

............I can normally find lots of other varieties of fish but i can never get my hands on to the cobes

. I appreciate it guys and any help would be greatful.

CEO,TDD TDE LLC INC OPP ya you know me

Harry Klauber · 09-02-2008, 10:31 PM

Cobia aren't too common in the Bimini area as they are not known to migrate in and out as they do around the Florida coast. The best places for them (resident fish) are on the many small wrecks that are on the bank around Bimini and on the way to Chub. Without having local knowledge as to their location the only place charted that you can usually find a few, along with some nice mangroves, is the marker on the course line going from the entrance to the bank at the Gun/Cat opening. It's a pretty decent ride (about 35 or so miles if memory serves me) but you can get the exact location from any chart. I believe it is called the Sylvia Beacon. I haven't fished there in a few years but we usually found a few there each time we tried.

Relentless33 · 09-03-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry Klauber

I believe it is called the Sylvia Beacon. I haven't fished there in a few years but we usually found a few there each time we tried.

I tried looking up the coordinates. All I found was this FS forum thread: InterMedia Outdoors Forums: Sylvia Beacon

TTesterman · 09-03-2008, 07:25 AM

catfish don't hang there very long though... but we have caught some nice ones.

Harry Klauber · 09-04-2008, 09:05 AM

Cobia and Goliaths love catfish with the spines trimmed so you can keep them in the live well and not snag in the dip net when you take them out. The Sylvia Beacon is on the way to Chub - not certain of the exact coordinates without looking at the GPS on the boat.

WhItEoUt 23 · 09-04-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOPPDAWG

Hey guys..........Im going to Bimini in a couple of weeks and would definately like to get on some resident cobia

............I can normally find lots of other varieties of fish but i can never get my hands on to the cobes

. I appreciate it guys and any help would be greatful.

CEO,TDD TDE LLC INC OPP ya you know me

Dont worry BIG DOG were going to my secret spot.(JURASSIC PARK) GAME ON....

Disco Lady · 09-07-2008, 10:18 AM

Silvia Beacon was a great place for Cobs........Not to many fish on there just a few and it was a winter time thing.Good Luck! hope you find them

DL,

iriesoul · 02-03-2009, 12:42 PM

I know a certain spot off west end where they get thick!!!!!

ballyhu · 02-03-2009, 02:51 PM

me too...does your spot have wings?

iriesoul · 02-04-2009, 02:05 PM

Hope to get back over there soon

bajakian · 02-09-2009, 09:38 PM

I was supposed to go last week but the weather didnt cooperate

Jew Fish · 02-10-2009, 05:55 AM

Decisions, decisions.....valentines day with the girl, or a smooth steaming to cat to chase the almighty wahoooo......darn Im gunna miss her

JF

Disco Lady · 02-10-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jew fish

decisions, decisions.....valentines day with the girl, or a smooth steaming to cat to chase the almighty wahoooo......darn im gunna miss her:d:d:d

jf

Ñoooooooooooo!!!!

09-02-2008, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-03-2008, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 773	they will hang on the wrecks some.. catfish don't hang there very long though... but we have caught some nice ones.

02-09-2009, 09:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
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Harry Klauber Grander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Best Catch: Blue Fin Tuna - 1049 Pounds Occupation: Retired USCG Unlimited HP Chief Engineer Posts: 1,089	Cobia and Goliaths love catfish with the spines trimmed so you can keep them in the live well and not snag in the dip net when you take them out. The Sylvia Beacon is on the way to Chub - not certain of the exact coordinates without looking at the GPS on the boat.

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iriesoul Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jupiter Occupation: Master baiter Posts: 700	I know a certain spot off west end where they get thick!!!!!

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