Fishing for barracuda in Guadeloupe

Barracuda fishing in Guadeloupe is practiced on the spots with different fishing techniques. It is a voracious and very demonstrative fish who is able to take your bait just behind the boat while you see it attack live. At that moment, your sensation is increased tenfold and at the same time you will see your line scrolling at full speed, what a spectacle.

Characteristics of the barracuda

Sporting a gray and silver coat, it has a head that resembles that of a pike, but more ferocious. Its dentition composed of spaced and pointed teeth is very spectacular. It weighs from 4kg to 15kg and can measure 1.50m. It lives in schools of 2 to 8 individuals, from the coast to the open sea and is very opportunistic. It feeds on jacks, bonitos, black tuna, dolphin fish, catching its prey with its sharp jaw.

Techniques for fishing for barracuda

The largest subjects are frequently caught in a long drag. Their arrival in the boat arouses a lot of emotion as their sharp mouth is impressive. But fishing with a small trevally trolled at very slow speed behind the boat is much more spectacular. What a pleasure to see the barracuda rise and take the trevally before your eyes and at the same time see your line begin to unwind. The fight on a light rod, punctuated by multiple lively rushes and short is a lot of fun.

Expert's advice

Slowly trolling, you will have to arm yourself with a little patience because he is sometimes suspicious. When you arrive on the boat and at first, I recommend not approaching him. You can then take a photo with him.