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The 6 Best Cobia Lures You Should Be Using This Year!

January 15, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca

Cobia fishing is as exciting as it gets. Their aggressive and investigative nature makes them a top target for anglers.  They can be targeted in various ways, but none are more fun than using artificial …

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Categories Fishing Tags Cobia

Are Cobia Good to Eat? One Of The Best!

January 22, 2023January 14, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
Are Cobia Good To Eat?

As far as saltwater gamefish go, cobia checks all of the boxes. They are aggressive feeders, relentless fighters, and phenomenal table fare.  Regardless of their aggressive nature, are cobia good to eat? Let’s get into …

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Categories Fishing Tags Cobia

Bowrider vs Cuddy Cabin: Differences, Explained.

January 13, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
Bowrider vs Cuddy Cabin

When choosing a recreational boat, the bowrider vs cuddy cabin debate deserves some attention. Both are great options, especially for new boaters, but how do they differ? Depending on the activities you intend to do …

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Categories Boating Tags Bowrider vs Cuddy Cabin

How Hard Is It To Drive a Boat?

January 12, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
How Hard Is It to Drive A Boat?

Driving a boat is a fun and rewarding experience, but some are not as easy as others to operate. You may be wondering, how hard is it to drive a boat? The difficulty level of …

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Categories Boating Tags Boating, Boating Etiquette

Why Do Cobia Swim With Sharks & Manta Rays? Explained!

January 10, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
Cobia in a tank

Cobia typically orient themselves around structure, but it is not uncommon to find them close to the surface swimming with sharks and manta rays…but why is that? Cobia often swim with sharks, manta rays and …

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3 Ways To Cook Bluefish (And How To Make It Taste Good!)

January 9, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
How To Make Bluefish Taste Good

Bluefish have legendary reputations as strong and powerful inshore sportfish, but their reputation as table fare leaves much to be desired. Some people say that they are too fishy, smelly, and oily to even try …

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Categories Fishing Tags Bluefish

Don’t Overlook Using Bluefish As Bait!

January 9, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
Is Bluefish Good Cut Bait?

Due to their strong smell and abundance in the wild, Bluefish make excellent cut bait, especially if you target sharks, rays, or barracuda. Additionally, bluefish heads make excellent bait for stone crab and blue crab …

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Are Mangrove Snapper Good To Eat? Short Answer: Yes!

January 22, 2023January 3, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
Are Mangrove Snappers Good To Eat

Mangrove snappers, sometimes referred to as Gray Snappers (Lutjanus griseus), are a versatile and common species of fish, living in warm coastal saltwater environments throughout North America. But how do they taste? Is Mangrove snapper …

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Categories Fishing Tags Mangrove Snapper

Are Permit Good To Eat? Short Answer: Heck Yes!

January 22, 2023January 2, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
Are Permit Good To Eat

Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) is quite a bizarre-looking fish, however, that does not necessarily mean they aren’t delicious! At The end of the day, are permit good to eat? Their meat is most definitely edible and …

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Boat Going In Gear But Prop Won’t Spin? Check This!

June 9, 2023December 29, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Boat Going In Gear But Prop Won't Spin

Is your boat going in gear but the prop won’t spin? While this is frustrating, it can also be a potentially dangerous situation. So what can you do?  A handful of steps are required to …

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Categories Boating Tags Troubleshooting

Are Kingfish Good To Eat? Don’t Listen To The Naysayers!

January 22, 2023December 27, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca

Kingfish or otherwise known as King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla), are a common sight in coastal oceanic waters. Although they are common fish that can easily be caught, are kingfish good to eat? To answer quickly, …

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Are Blue Runners Good To Eat? Baitfish Or Tasty Meal?

January 22, 2023December 27, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Are Blue Runners Good To Eat

Blue Runners are large and fast fish belonging to the Jack family, sometimes referred to as the Blue Stripe Jack, Hardtail Jack, or Egyptian Scad (Caranx crysos). They are ferocious predators, a great challenge to …

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Categories Fishing Tags Blue Runner

How To Catch Needlefish (For Bait, Food, Or Fun!)

December 21, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
How to Catch Needlefish

Needlefish are long slender saltwater fish that have thin pointed snouts and mouths full of needle-like teeth. They can be found from Maine all the way down to Brazil.  These fish are notoriously hard to …

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Categories Fishing Tags Needlefish

Do Needlefish Make Good Bait?

December 21, 2022December 20, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Do Needlefish Make Good Bait

Needlefish are long skinny fish with pointy heads and even pointier teeth, that like to float at the surface. Most people who spend enough time by the water will recognize them skimming along the surface …

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Categories Fishing Tags Needlefish

Flat Bottom vs V Hull Jon Boats: Pros & Cons You Should Know

June 9, 2023December 17, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Flat Bottom vs V Hull Jon Boat

When it comes to choosing a Jon boat, one of the key decisions that many people face is deciding between flat bottom vs V hull Jon boats. Depending on the situation, which one is right …

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Categories Boating Tags Jon Boat
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Welcome to Saltwater Mecca! My name is Adam, and I started this website because I love fishing, boating, and saltwater recreation.

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