‘Used to see a lot of Barracuda in Miami. Never heard they were particularly good eating.
I caught a 32# muskie at my cottage last summer. Funny how I always thought barracuda were bigger than that.
Their not and they don't fight much. I would just release them and try for something better.
I caught an 18 pounder once off Islamorada near Hens and Chickens reef. Wore me out. We were trolling for mackerel and bam!. You can’t eat the big ones as they get mercury buildup. We used to go out into the back country and catch small Barracuda with feathers and then fry up the filets and make fried fish sandwiches. They are pretty tasty.