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The Mediterranean barracuda — a fast, toothy silver predator with faint bars, increasingly common along the Egyptian coast as the sea warms. Hunts small baitfish near the surface around structure and is a strong, exciting fight on lures.
Open coast and structure, near the surface
or lures over reefs and drop-offs in low light
· · casting
Always use a — barracuda have razor teeth that cut mono instantly. Retrieve fast.
A fast silver or plug draws savage strikes; or a live/rigged garfish along reef edges.
Eating & safety
Best conditions: Spinning or trolling lures over reefs and drop-offs in low light
Use a wire or heavy fluorocarbon trace — its razor teeth slice straight through ordinary line.