Skyway Bridge Tarpon. Awesome footage

Capt'n Shane · 07-17-2007, 08:37 PM

My buddy Sam filmed this in tampa.
Here is the article from the florida sportsman.

www.saltyshores.com tarpon video

By, apollobeachsam, 7/12/07

I Finally got something different and interesting to post about.

I was invited to join Glen and Jmsnooky poon fishing, but I had to turn it down as I had to head out of town early. Glen ask how early and I told him I had to be on my way by 8am at the latest 8:30am. He said no problem we get out there early get a couple and be back by 8:30am. Sounds good to me! Beats beating myself up in the heat all day.

The 5am it was nice out but the fish wasn't biting too well. Flipper was starting to steal a bait here and there, quite annoying. As the sun comes up we see a FWC boat approaching. We waved hello and continue fishing.

Just when we thought it was going to be a bust Glen hooks up and the drag starts to scream. He hands off the rod to Jason(Jmsnooky) and I had to dump the anchor for the persuit. The FWC boat approached us. We assumed they wanted to tag the fish, they said no... then we assumed they wanted a DNA sample.. they said nope.. they wanted the poon alive. They had a monster fish tank to keep him alive.

Holy cow...that was cool. Now were under pressure to land the fish. Glen steered the boat, I clear the deck, roll film and Jason fought the fish. Being careful not to lose the fish we followed him to middle of the channel to put the most pressure on him. All this commotion got the attention of the local Action News 10 helicopter as they hover and watch us for a bit.

The storm is now brewing and the waves are picking up... they skies turns grey and it starts to rain. We decided the best way to boat him properly, would be for Jason to hop on the FWC boat. They agreed .. the fight ended soon after. They used a poon life vest looking thing to support the big fish, as they lifted him into the monster tank.

I jump on the FWC boat to snap a few pictures. The coolest Tarpon landing I've ever done and I got it all on video sweet! Jason and I hopped off and were thanked by the FWC. I tell you we were glad to help. The rain faded away and we were rewarded with a double rainbow over the skyway. I looked at my watch it was 815am... we were back at the ramp by 8:30am as Glen promised... wow what timing.

Thanks Glen, Jason, FWC... good memories today fellas.

Great stuff fellas

Video: www.saltyshores.com tarpon video

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FinalPoint · 07-18-2007, 08:49 AM

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice fish. Cool story.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 07-18-2007, 11:16 AM

Shweeet. Wish I could schedule our sword trips w/ that kind of timeframe

Leave the dock @ 4, be back by 10

Muddog · 07-19-2007, 07:57 PM

Nice Story... Did you get him my Pirates Cove?

mlutz95 · 12-18-2007, 05:29 PM

those videos are sick! i knew bonefish fought hard , but not that hard; he had 3 runs!

07-17-2007, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Capt'n Shane Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aventura, Florida Best Catch: 63" Swordy Occupation: oilfield production Posts: 387	Skyway Bridge Tarpon. Awesome footage My buddy Sam filmed this in tampa. Here is the article from the florida sportsman. www.saltyshores.com tarpon video By, apollobeachsam, 7/12/07 I Finally got something different and interesting to post about. I was invited to join Glen and Jmsnooky poon fishing, but I had to turn it down as I had to head out of town early. Glen ask how early and I told him I had to be on my way by 8am at the latest 8:30am. He said no problem we get out there early get a couple and be back by 8:30am. Sounds good to me! Beats beating myself up in the heat all day. The 5am it was nice out but the fish wasn't biting too well. Flipper was starting to steal a bait here and there, quite annoying. As the sun comes up we see a FWC boat approaching. We waved hello and continue fishing. Just when we thought it was going to be a bust Glen hooks up and the drag starts to scream. He hands off the rod to Jason(Jmsnooky) and I had to dump the anchor for the persuit. The FWC boat approached us. We assumed they wanted to tag the fish, they said no... then we assumed they wanted a DNA sample.. they said nope.. they wanted the poon alive. They had a monster fish tank to keep him alive. Holy cow...that was cool. Now were under pressure to land the fish. Glen steered the boat, I clear the deck, roll film and Jason fought the fish. Being careful not to lose the fish we followed him to middle of the channel to put the most pressure on him. All this commotion got the attention of the local Action News 10 helicopter as they hover and watch us for a bit. The storm is now brewing and the waves are picking up... they skies turns grey and it starts to rain. We decided the best way to boat him properly, would be for Jason to hop on the FWC boat. They agreed .. the fight ended soon after. They used a poon life vest looking thing to support the big fish, as they lifted him into the monster tank. I jump on the FWC boat to snap a few pictures. The coolest Tarpon landing I've ever done and I got it all on video sweet! Jason and I hopped off and were thanked by the FWC. I tell you we were glad to help. The rain faded away and we were rewarded with a double rainbow over the skyway. I looked at my watch it was 815am... we were back at the ramp by 8:30am as Glen promised... wow what timing. Thanks Glen, Jason, FWC... good memories today fellas. Great stuff fellas Video: www.saltyshores.com tarpon video >>Forum Thread & More Photos

07-18-2007, 11:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,027	Shweeet. Wish I could schedule our sword trips w/ that kind of timeframe Leave the dock @ 4, be back by 10 __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

07-19-2007, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Muddog Lines In Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, Florida Boat: 33' Dusky with twin 175hp Best Catch: 150lb Swordfish Occupation: Fishing. Posts: 48	Nice Story... Did you get him my Pirates Cove? __________________ http://onedollorhooker.17.forumer.com/

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