The barracuda is a very strong, exciting fish. Many anglers are often annoyed by the barracuda because it will tear up carefully prepared baits that were made for other types of fish. The barracuda are long with sharp teeth and they have similar attributes as the freshwater northern pike. If you enjoy northern pike fishing, you will love fishing for barracuda.
Barracuda Fishing in the Tybee Island Area
Barracuda are found in the Tybee Island area in good numbers from summer through fall. Warmer water temperatures bring barracuda into the area reefs and wrecks. It is popular to troll for barracuda, however, many anglers will catch them while bottom fishing the reefs and wrecks for grouper and snapper in nearshore and offshore waters.
Barracuda Fishing Tips
Barracuda can be caught on a variety of live and cut baits. Lively baits tend to work best because barracuda love the chase. If you choose to use lures for barracuda, some of the best lures are tube lures, crankbaits, jerkbaits and spoons.
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