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Smoked Cobia belly?

Skrullb
Skrullb Posts: 666
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i know this is a stretch but has anyone ever done this? I caught some nice Cobia and was told that I have to smoke the belly, because it’s the best meat on the fish. Anyone?
I'm in Fredericksburg, VA, and I have an XL and a medium. 
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  • Lowcountrygamecock
    Lowcountrygamecock Posts: 416
    Never had it smoked but Cobia filets are excellent. 
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  • booksw
    booksw Posts: 500
    Why don’t you smoke it all and then let us know what part of the fish is the best?  I bet it will all be good.  I am guessing the belly has a higher fat content which makes it especially good
    Johns Is, SC

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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,400
    We usually sear Ling steaks. Never had the belly meat. Delicious piece of fish though 
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    I fish a bit here and there and I never smoke fresh fish. When that fresh, I let the freshness shine through.
    At the same time, maybe I might be missing something....
    While we do get cobia is up here on occasion, they are not that common. Great catch! 

    If if you give a smoked belly a try, let us know how it worked out for you.  
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    ....just look for the smoke!
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • Leopoldstoch
    Leopoldstoch Posts: 1,182


    Not a a ton of help, but had cobia collar recently and damn was it good! I’m sure whatever you do with your fresh cobia will be great!

    Brandon - Ohio

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  • Skrullb
    Skrullb Posts: 666
    Leopoldstoch said:


    Not a a ton of help, but had cobia collar recently and damn was it good! I’m sure whatever you do with your fresh cobia will be great!
    My problem is: I’m allergic to fish, so I don’t eat it. I’m trying to cook something that I’ve never had and have no idea what it tastes like. My wife and kids love fresh fish and I can eat shellfish, so I normally eat scallops. I’ve caught and cooked Cobia before for them, but the belly thing is new. I’d never heard of it 
    I'm in Fredericksburg, VA, and I have an XL and a medium. 
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