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Miami - Haulover to Fowey Light

Capt. Dean Panos
May 13, 2001
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report

5/10/01

TARPON!

The tarpon are definitely eating! Tarpon fishing has been as good as it can get - Multiple fish per night and some true monsters are being caught. Most boats have been getting at least three tarpon per evening with as many as 10 per night. Size is averaging from 80 - 200 pounds. The tarpon have been eating both shrimp and crabs.

Last Thursday we had a fish of a lifetime. We set up our first drift and saw a few fish rolling, but no strikes. A few minutes into our second drift and we hooked a monster. Hook up was at 7:30pm. At 10:05, a full 2 hours and 35 minutes later, we released a mammoth tarpon. We hooked the tarpon on the south side of the jetty. It immediately took us into the inlet, apparently trying to break us off on the rocky ledge lining both sides of the inlet. Beating him there with the boat, we foiled his plans. It then took us out to the 5 or 6th red marker out from the inlet. Up to this point, it never jumped. I knew it was a tarpon and knew it was a very large fish. The angler played the fish perfectly on 20 pound test. After 1 hour and 45 minutes, it came to the surface and due to its large size could only get its head and gills out of the water. It looked like a Volkswagen breaking the surface. After gulping air in that enormous mouth, it proceeded back down and headed back towards the inlet. Once at the mouth of the inlet it started heading towards South Beach, and after 2 hrs 45 minutes, we released this great warrior just North of the "neon area".

Although the weight is just an estimate, it was at least 180 pounds and probably closer to 200 pounds. The angler hung in there for close to 3 hours and although a bit tired, was obviously thrilled at catching a fish of a lifetime.

The tarpon are biting and if you would like an adventure like this call for a trip, or give it a shot on your own boat. The big tarpon will be here until mid June, so give it a shot - Tarpon fishing is red hot.

Offshore action also remains good with PLENTY of dolphin to go around. Most dolphin have been between 200 - 1000 ft of water. A few sailfish, kingfish and a number of blackfin tuna are also adding to the action. Seas are coming down, so for most, due to the extended windy weather we have had, cabin fever will be over and the fishing remains very good.

Tight Lines and Good Fishing,

Capt. Dean Panos

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Captain Dean Panos specializes in live bait, light tackle offshore sport fishing, and offshore big game fishing. He is a professional, tournament proven, offshore guide that has been fishing South Florida and Bahamas for over 20 years. From sailfish to swordfish, Capt. Dean Panos will provide you with a fishing trip of a lifetime.

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16486 SW 70th Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
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