 |
Fishing Report for Northern Miami-Dade County
Capt. Dave Kostyo
December 23, 2003
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
The most frequently asked question that I have had lately is "Are the tarpon in yet?" After this evening's (12/22/03) trip, I can definitely say the answer is YES.
With the wind blowing E @ 20-24 mph, I decided to go to Government Cut. The live well had a good supply of large shrimp and all the rods were rigged and ready. Our first six drifts gave us no action. On the seventh drift, I marked some fish and it didn't take long before we were hooked to an 80# tarpon. After releasing the fish, we set up again, marked some fish, got a strike, and missed the hook up. For the next three drifts, we marked fish and had strikes shortly there after. By the end of the evening, we were 2 for 5. Even after several jumps and lots of pulling, them tarpon sure know how to throw a hook. That's what makes tarpon fishing so challenging.
The winter tarpon season has kicked into gear and runs from now till late June. Now is the time to schedule your trip to do battle with the mighty Silver King. If you're looking for a fish that pulls hard, never seems to want to give up, puts on a great aerial show, and will test your angling skills and physical stamina, then the tarpon is exactly what you're looking for. Give me a call to book a date and lets go have some fun pulling on a tarpon.
Captain Dave
More Fishing Reports:
|
|
|
|
