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Catch Of The Week: Behemoth Cobia Offshore Of AMI

Bud Northway steals the honors with this estimated 70-pound cobia landed recently with Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me the Fish Charters.

Angler: Bud Northway, left, of Bradenton.

Fish: Cobia.

Weight: Approximately 70 pounds.

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Where: In 125 feet of water depth offshore of Anna Maria Island.

Bait: Zara Spook Magnum surface lure on 25-pound test line.

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Conditions: Afternoon, light chop, sunny.

Quotable: Capt. Larry McGuire: "It took three guys to hold it up for a pic. This was the first cobia caught in 2011 on my boat."

Guide: Capt Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters can be reached at 941-720-6475.

If you have a photo to submit for Catch of the Week, send it to Nick Walter at nick.walter22@yahoo.com. Please be sure to include a contact number.

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