big tarponnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:23 pm
jeff eperson 6,6 feet, 330lbs,, fish tarpon 207 lbs, we caught 3 this one is the best one
capt fred
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askipper3 wrote:Tarpon are a mainly a sport fish, not like snook though. They have very large scales, and they are all muscle, and on top of that, they are way too cool too eat! lol But, when you are done fighting the fish, gently pull the tarpon up to the boat, etc, and insert a lip gaff, or wear gloves, and remove the hook, you must revive the tarpon as you would a snook, especially if the fish is as big as the one shown above. Me, personally, do not recommend taking the fish inside the boat, because the are very resiliant fish, and will cut your hand open with there serrated teeth, if they thrash too much. And just the removal of one of their scales, could result in a shorter health of the fish. In general, snap a quick photo, and enjoy the memory of such a exciting catch. The Tarpon is truly my favorite catch, and it is a thrilling experience to have one on the end of your line. Hope this helped! Tight Lines!
askipper3 wrote:thank you.
askipper3 wrote:ummmm, well, ive only fished in florida, and i love to work on cars, my dad has a 1968 pontiac gto resto mod. i love to fish, and cant get enough of it. I really picked the sport up, when i got my first boat, a 1996 13' whaler. i do tarpon, snook, but mainly offshore grouper+snapper. ive got a new boat, a 2002 sea fox 17 now. but ya, it keeps me otta trouble, and i would like to start entering some tournaments when I turn 16, and one day , really take off.lol. howa bout, u based in florida or no?