posted by admin on May 17

Key West barracuda fishing is either done as a way of getting bait or chum, or for the sport of it. Barracuda are strong fish, and get big so they fight pretty good. They are found everywhere- the flats, the reef, and backcountry. You can use them for bait when you go shark fishing, or you can let them go, catch and release.

Key West barracuda fishing is a nice way to begin your shark fishing day, since how the way to go shark fishing is to anchor up, set out your chum and baits, and wait. The Key West barracuda fishing part lets you hook some exciting fish before you have to settle down and wait for the sharks to show up.

To use the barracua as shark bait, first catch three or four barracuda and string them up through their heads. Hang this mess off the back of your boat, and fillet the barracuda, without detaching the fillets. Barracuda are very bloody, so this will put out a nice scent trail for sharks to follow. Now sit back and wait a bit for the big strike!

Key West barracuda fishing is done by trolling a tube lure at high speeds. Barracudas will also hit surface lures, which is fun. However, they often follow the lures without striking. They have good eyesight and are often knowledgeable about people and boats. An almost guaranteed way to do Key West barracuda fishing is to put out a legal-sized snapper on a wire. They just can’t seem to refuse this!