Fishing For Barracuda

Barracuda is one of the fastest swimmer, just like wahoo. It's not as easy as people think to land on a large barracuda. This aggressive carnivorous fish frequently attacks flashing objects that appear as prospective prey. So, use a lure with flashing colours.

For trolling, one of the most effective lure is Rapala Countdown Magnum 18 and make it runs about 20-30ft behind the boat. Try to add 2ft-3ft of 40lb wire trace before the lure to prevent biten off.

If by casting, you can use Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 10, because it suits for almost every kind of saltwater predators. Also, extra wire trace before the lure will be usefull. Make a long cast for better results.

For the line, just make sure it strong enough to maintaince the power from the fish, because barracudas are rarely leader shy. Just remember to add a wire trace between the lure and  leader. 

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How To Fight With Rays

Rays have different anatomy with common fishes. They swim horizontaly, make them can be stickking on the ground. Rays mostly could be find in waters with sandy seabed. When the strike is on, they'll swim opposite direction to escape.

This is where you should cut the tail off

When we pull our rod and starting to rolling back, it dives deeper and suck on the seabed. For newbees, maybe you'll keep pulling your rod to make the ray breake away, so you can roll your line. But this just make your line tensed-up, and sometimes the mouth of the ray could be ripped.

So, the best way is just hold your rod still, let the tip of your rod "plays" by itself. The vibration from the end of tip will make the ray unmounted by itself. When it happends, that's when you pull your rod back and roll-up your line. Repeat this way when it stick again at the seabed, until you get it to the surface.

And the most important thing when it's near the surface, stay a distance from it's tail. Cut the tail of before you release your hook.

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