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Old 08-28-2005, 07:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Well, finally a forum I can contribute too...I am an avid tarpon fisherman...

For those starting out, start with circle hooks and let the fish eat. Jumbo shrimp is the bait of choice, but don't count out live bait as a good bait.

If you have any questions, please post and I'll try to help

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Old 08-29-2005, 12:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Thanks for the tip.. I get them at the dock when cleaning fish and see them inhale the carcuses.. I've even seen one inhale a small swordfish head and take off with it...

We don't try to bait them us as they would cut us off and don't want to hurt them either..
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Old 08-29-2005, 01:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Circle hooks and jumbo shrimp is tarpon candy for sure.

catch em up
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Old 10-16-2005, 04:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Capt Ted, I have had good luck with sails and swords but have never really got into tarpon. I think I have been cheating myself out fo a good time. Could you be more specific about tackle and tactics?
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good stuff
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catch something like that, and i think you will be hooked


i spent 2 years and about 9 trips targeting tarpon and never got one. finally caught one in key west a couple months ago...



going back in a week, hopefully i can get some more


btw the tarpon that threw my hooks werent on circle hooks....circle hooks FTW
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Old 06-30-2006, 02:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Nice Fish! I've gotten some smaller ones farting aroung on a dock but nothing like that. =D>
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Old 12-18-2007, 06:55 PM   #8 (permalink)
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do you use conventional, or spinning gear for the bigguns?
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Default New to this sport. Tarpon fishing from shore.

I am fishing in Fort Morgan Alabama. I am new to Tarpon Fishing. I will be fishing from shore. Any bait or rigging technique suggestions? I can paddle baits out as far as needed, Is this necessary or are they reachable for casting? Thanks guys!!
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Old 04-02-2008, 08:03 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I use a van staal 250 spining real loaded with 50lbs power pro (490 yards).
havent been spooled yet and i land 150+ fish all day long.
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