More Information About Cubera Snapper
Now that I’ve lost my Cubera Snapper virginity, my thirst for them has yet to be quenched. If anything, these fierce, beautiful, slow-growing fish continue to live rent-free in my head, beckoning me back to Panama for another tussle or two. That’ll happen down the road, but not quickly enough for my taste. In the meantime, I continue to study and learn everything I can about them. Whether you’re an expert, a novice like me, or still haven’t added that notch to your bedpost, check out some of the following links to further whet your appetite:
Fishing for Cubera Snapper
How to Catch Cubera Snapper – Friend of HPFC Dan Smith of “How to Catch Any Fish” has caught big cuberas in Panama, Mexico and Costa Rica, and offers a good overview of the species and how to catch them.
Fishing Giant Cubera Snapper -- The Pelagic Gear crew operates out of Quepos, Costa Rica. We intend to fish there down the road for their proximity to the blue marlin at the FADs, but may need to make an inshore stop, too.
Fish Caribbean Islands Casting Poppers and Stickbaits – Best gear and places.
Eight Toughest Game Fish -- Sadly, I’m only at two.
Cubera Snapper Biology and News
Likely World Record Cubera Snapper Caught and Released in Panama — This is why we keep going back to the Jurassic Park-like waters of Panama.
Near Record 75-Pound Cubera Snapper Caught and Released — Another gigantor courtesy of my friend Mark Davis.
Giant Cubera Snapper Could Break Spearfishing World Record -- After catching a 30+ pounder and feeling the burn, I cannot imagine what battling a 137-pounder would be like – or spearing one.
Division of Marine Fisheries certifies state record Cubera Snapper caught off Hatteras -- I didn’t know they can be caught off the Carolinas – but apparently there are some bigs not too far from my home.
64.5 Pound Cubera Snapper Speared Off of Ocean City, MD -- Even closer to my Virginia home.
