Key West and Lower Keys

Capt. Dexter Simmons
June 17, 2002
Key West - Saltwater Fishing Report

Catch, Revive and Release Tarpon

There are many opportunities to catch and release Tarpon. Tarpon have little, if any, food value. So releasing the fish in good condition is important. In the photo below David Wipf revives a 70 pound Silver King caught on June 12. This is one of three Tarpon caught by David in one day. Six hook ups, two jumped fish, three landed fish adds up to a pretty good day for David!Many Tarpon are landed on the bow, then revived and released to be played another day. Here Jim Perdiew celebrates with Capt. Dexter and a 105 pound Silver King in the Marquesas.This Tarpon season has been slower than usual due to poor weather. All the more reason to make the most out of every hookup by doing your homework and learning the proper techniques for hooking and fighting the Silver King. For beginners, check out the Billy Pate "Fly Rodding For Tarpon" videotape to learn the essentials of the sport. I also suggest that you read as many articles and books on the subject that you can get ahold of to understand the Tarpon behaviors prior to your first tripNow is a good time to plan a summer fishing trip! Our Father-Son Key West Flats Fishing Camps are scheduled for late June, July, August and September. For more information about the Father and Son Flats Fishing Camps go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at [email protected]

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