“Capt Patches” told me that it was NOT a “sure thing” to catch a Cobia, but he was willing to take me out to let me take a stab at it - and he did not let me down!!! First time ever fishing for Cobia, and Capt patches put some miles on he boat to make sure to get me to where the fish were.  The day was perfect - and I landed a 53 lb Cobia, worthy of a certificate from the State of NC for a Cobia over 40 lbs!!