Yes, it is a cobia in the photo. I caught it out of Port Canaveral about 6 months ago. Also, when I speak of catching Dolphin, I am refering to Mahi-Mahi. Although I have had some fishing situations where the porposes have moved in (spoiling the fishing) and made me mad enough to want to grill one up, flipper is still safe and sound. Tight lines!!

Why kill the small shark that you have pictures of? It looks as though it may have only been around 2 feet long. Dont understand what you could get out of it.

Thanks for the tip Mindy. Sure is a mess as the spill occurred while trailering the boat for quite a distance and didn't discover it for almost an hour and unfortunately it spread from the bow to the stern! :(

If it still hurts after 2 weeks, SEE a DOCTOR! You could have a piece of the barb still inside your hand. See my Florida wall reply for more details.

Hi Mindy,

I too have been the victim of a sailcat sting. Very painful indeed! My hand swelled up to the size of a blown up rubber glove within minutes and last for almost three hours before beginning to return to normal size and very painful for hours afterwards. I handle them now of course very carefully and make sure I position my fingers so that they staddle the base of the fins. I also now carry with me "Benadryl' EXTRA STRENGTH Spray. You can buy it over the counter at Walmart or any drug store and comes in a handy 2 oz plastic spray container that fits easily into a tackle box or pocket. Strictly a temporary "somewhat" relief from the pain. I now just cut them off at the hook most of the time. :)

http://www.huggos.com/huggosWahineTournament.htm

That is a 42lb Gag Grouper caught off Sebastian Inlet on a hump in 110 ft of water. Threw down a 5 inch cigar minnow, and came up with a 3lb blue runner. Switched rods and threw down the blue runner and this blackbelly nailed it. 100lb main line and 150lb leader and a pinned drag got this fish up. If not for that he might still be swimming around there somewhere. Helluva fight.