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| Witnessing firsthand a group of four to six foot long tarpon cruising through shallow water over a bright sandy bottom can be unnerving to all but the most seasoned angler! When tarpon turn on a fly, lure, or bait "the take" and hook-up with one of these fish is truly an electrifying experience. Be prepared for a true test as for every pound of tarpon, there is often an equivalent of a minute of fighting time! These "silver kings" as they are often called, never cease to amaze, as they typically take to the air in spectacular displays of raw power time and time again.
Key West, Florida once again reigns supreme as a destination fishery for tarpon. spring and early summer are the peak times for taking migratory tarpon with fly and spin gear. Click» for more info about tarpon fishing seasons. | "It is common to see hundreds of these silver kings throughout the day as they course through channels and glide gracefully onto the flats!" |
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Brian Lawton and big tarpon | 
Captain Merritt White handles a tired tarpon taken by a tarpon fishing charter guest. | Gunkholin' Charters Tarpon Fishing Recommended Tackle Selection:Fly Tackle: Scott S3s 10-12 wt. fly rods Danielson Innovation HD 11/14 EvoTech large arbor fly reels Orvis Wonderline / Scientific Anglers floating wind tapered fly lines 10' leader=6' butt 50 lb./3' class tippet / 1' bite tip. 40-60 lb. fluorocarbon.
Recommended Flies: Rabbit strip flies in several colors as well as the standard splay hackled tarpon flies: black death, cock roach, Marquesa sunrise, and the sand devil.
Spin Tackle: Star Stellar Lite 7 1/2' heavy powered, fast-action spin rods Shimano Sustain 8000 spin reels Power Pro synthetic braided fishing line. 20-30 lb. with 40-80 lb. fluorocarbon tippet Owner #4/0 bait hook
Recommended Lures: Bagley finger mullets 20MR Mirrolures black/silver, red/white
Rebel Windcheaters black/silver, red/white
Live Bait: Blue claw crabs (de-clawed) sized larger than a 1/2 dollar, mullet, pilchards, pinfish, and shrimp. | Tarpon Fishing Tip: - Use brighter colors like chartreuse, red / white, orange / tan / brown in low light or overcast conditions.
- When tying rabbit strip flies, earth tones such as brown, tan, olive, and even black work best during the middle of the day.
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