The barracuda is a distinctive fish with a greyish/green back and silver sides with black spots and a white belly. A long slender fish, the barracuda’s teeth are its most prominent feature. They use their mouth full of large teeth to slash a fish to pieces upon impact. They can bite a much larger fish in half, eating them in large chunks. They have a very sharp sense of smell as well.
Offshore structures and inshore flats are both home to the barracuda. They are not a shy fish and sometimes act curious to swimmers and boats. They can hang motionless, until they’re ready to strike prey, springing forward with one of the fastest reaction times in nature.
Live bait, trolling and flashy lures will take barracuda. Wire leader is essential, and they love a lure that is retrieved very quickly. They will often jump when hooked and put up a great fight on appropriate tackle. Anglers must take care in handling them as their sharp teeth can cause serious injury. Even dead barracuda cut people as they try to get a look at the famous mouth full of teeth.