Release double tagged cobia

To the South Beaufort / Hilton Head
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Hi guys,

It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the forum but I wanted to make sure everyone saw this article about double tagged cobia. We’re putting acoustic transmitters in cobia to determine their migration patterns. If you see a cobia with both an orange and yellow tag (sometimes they get covered up by algae) please don’t use a gaff.

http://www.postandcourier.com/20160604/160609776/anglers-asked-to-report-and-release-double-tagged-cobia

It’s a multi-state project with Georgia and Florida.

http://www.floridatoday.com/story/sports/2016/06/02/sargent-anglers-called-help-cobia-research/85297978/

Here is a video of us tagging a cobia with Capt John Irwin of FlyRight Charters.

https://youtu.be/IkGPGhu1BSw

So far we’ve tagged over 20 in both Florida and South Carolina and another 10 in Georgia. The goal is to tag 50 in each state.

I’m going to cross post on the Offshore discussion thread. I’m happy to answer any questions.

Thanks for your help,

Karl Brenkert
SCDNR

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It’s great to see a representative of the SCDNR on here. Of the 3 states I regularly fish, SCDNR does the best job. Don’t be a stranger Karl, I for one appreciate what yall do. Hope you get some good data from the tagging program :sunglasses:

Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper

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Thanks for posting this. Can’t wait to see some of the info when gathered.

NN

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Thank you and your crew for all the hard work! I am looking forward to the data you get from the transmitters. If there is anything I can help you guys with, please don’t hesitate to call!

Capt Buddy Bizzell
Edisto Palmetto Charters
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Karl B., I sent you a PM and look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks in advance