Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Also known as: cuda, sea pike, picuda
Avg. Size:5-30 lbs
Where: reefs, wrecks, sometime inshore
Fishing Methods: cast, troll, still
Rods: spinning, baitcast, & fly
Notes: Good fighter. *Fish larger than 5-6 lbs may carry a type of poison called Ciguatera. Only a Small percentage do.

Food Quality to about 5 lbs.

 

Catch techniques:

Try live fish, ballyhoo, tube lure

 

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