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TARPON
The Islamorada tarpon are legendary. The giants move through
the channels and across the flats, both on the ocean side and Florida
Bay. The fish are more numerous March to June, but are present in good
numbers year long.
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Fly fishing for big tarpon is one of the most exciting
experiences in the fishing world. It's done with eleven and twelve
weight rods. Reels built with the highest technology and loaded
with two hundred plus yards of thirty pound test backing are standard.
Tarpon are known for spectacular jumps and long powerful
runs. It can, and often does take an hour or much more to bring
a large tarpon to the boat.
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Tarpon feed on small fish, crabs, and shrimp. Crabs, pinfish,
and mullet are the preferred baits for channel fishing. Light tackle gear
with plugs and soft artificials are used for sight fishing.
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