09-11-2001, 09:53 PM
I consider Cubera Snapper one of the most challenging game fish I have ever caught. They are absolutely vicious, we often have 70 lb plus Cuberas attack our hooked up fish on a retrieve right next to the boat. Around our lodge we have coined them as “raptors” of the deep to describe their behavior. They tend to hang around rocky white water points, ledges and high spots. They are notorious for taking a bait, lure or hooked up fish from the surface in 100’ of water straight to the rocks below for a quick break off while you are holding your rod trying to adjust the drag. We have fun popping in their neighborhood with homemade PVC poppers without hooks. Sometimes 3 or 4 big boys will fight over the stupid thing, what a spectacular show. We don’t know anything about flyfishing but I think it could be interesting.<br><br>www.panamasportsman.com