Fishing For Tarpon

Fishing for Tarpon

If you want to put a bit of excitement into your fishing then you can’t do much better than fishing for tarpon. There isn’t much competition when it comes to strength and jumping, they will even outdo any marlin.

They are found in the coastal waters of Florida and are often called “Silver Kings”. Tarpon can be caught all along the Gulf coast in the summer but also as far north as Virginia. If you are lucky you may catch one weighing 280 pounds and 8 feet in length! Good for your muscles… An average size Tarpon around Tampa Bay is 80 to 120 pounds, the exciting ones are less than 80 pounds and the ones that really test your stamina are from 120 pounds to 200 plus pounds.

What bait would you use when fishing for Tarpon

You can use a variety of baits including minnows, pinfish and crabs. If the Tarpon is hungry you could put almost anything it in front of that huge mouth, he’s going to eat it. You will probably want to use a rod and reel and even then it can take an hour or more to reel on in, dedicated tarpon fishermen say there’s nothing like catching one on a fly rod though.

You may want to consider using a guide if you are thinking of fishing for tarpon, there are quite a few available. If you are thinking of a large dinner then think again, tarpon are bony and are usually put back. You could consider helping the fisheries scientists at the FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and at Mote Marine Laboratory who gather valuable information by participating in the Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study. Participating anglers collect DNA samples from each tarpon they catch and then ship those to the study team.

What Tackle would you use when fishing for Tarpon

Everyone has their own ideas of the best type of gear and tackle to use. There is a huge variety of rods, reels, tackle and baits that are preferred by many an angler; using the right gear for the right application is essential for success. You need something substantial go fishing for tarpon. If you are fishing in the deeper waters in the passes you should use a 40 to 50 pound mainline and 60 to 80 pound fluorocarbon leader. Maybe a rod is rated to a 60 pound test and about 7 to 7.5 feet long. A 5/0 Wide Gap Circle hook is useful as the Tarpon’s lips (for lack of) are thick and bony and the wide gap fits and grabs better around the bony parts of the fishes mouth.

Tarpon are more plentiful when the crabs are flushing out of the bay. The flush occurs during the New and Full moons in May and June and there is usually a strong outgoing tide during the late afternoon. If you are lucky, not only could you catch an incredible tarpon but you may to one of the beautiful sunsets, a great experience and time to whip the camera out that many who are fishing for tarpon seek. Fishing for tarpon is one of the most prized sport fish in Tampa Bay so take good care of them. Try to revive the fish for as long as you can, keeping it in the water at all times, please don’t put it on the deck of your boat or hold it out of the water. We have to keep this resource healthy and strong for future generations.

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