Tarpon

[theangler]

[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.[/size]
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[carlosfloresr]

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[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.[/size] [/reply]
who is the best lure for tarpon, i'll go to one tournamen in mexico and i need to know this, thank you my email is carlosfloresr@sbcglobal.net
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[davetclown]

[center][/center][center][font "Arial"]Description: Last ray of dorsal fin extended into long filament; one dorsal fin; dark blue to green or greenish black, shading into bright silver on the sides; may be brownish gold in estuarine waters; huge scales; mouth large and point upward.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Similar fish: (As juveniles) [url "http://www.fishsarasota.com/fish_species/ladyfish.html"][#0000ff]ladyfish[/#0000ff][/url], Elops saurus.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Where found: Primarily Inshore fish, although adult fish spawn Offshore where the ribbon-like larva stage of the fish can be found.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Size: Most angler catches are 40 to 50 pounds. Can reach 200 lbs..[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Remarks: Slow grower; matures at 7 to 13 years of age; spawning occurs between May and September; female may lay more than 12 million eggs; can tolerate wide range of salinity; juveniles commonly found in fresh water; can breath air at the surface; feeds mainly on fish and large crustaceans.[/font][/center]
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