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The tarpon are here and we have had some really good days in the month of may. Some of the hill tide 4hr trips we saw more than 10 hookups. The sharks numbers have been lower than last year which is a nice break.
So far for this month our largest catch was a Tarpon over 185lbs landed on 50lb spinning gear in just over 15ft of water. This massive Tarpon was hooked up and put on one heck of an impressive show as it erupted through the glossy calm water. Each jump resembled the essence of a bull in a china shop as the silky smoothness of the waters were smashed with all the vigor and defiance the huge fish could muster. Once boat side she seemed to pose calmly as we admired her sleek lines and shimmering silver scales. With out as much as even lifting her head, I slipped out the 6/o hook and sent her on her way.
So far for this month our largest catch was a Tarpon over 185lbs landed on 50lb spinning gear in just over 15ft of water. This massive Tarpon was hooked up and put on one heck of an impressive show as it erupted through the glossy calm water. Each jump resembled the essence of a bull in a china shop as the silky smoothness of the waters were smashed with all the vigor and defiance the huge fish could muster. Once boat side she seemed to pose calmly as we admired her sleek lines and shimmering silver scales. With out as much as even lifting her head, I slipped out the 6/o hook and sent her on her way.
As for the later part of the month we have seen a strange drop off in hook ups. Partly due to the high winds and partly to who knows what. Now moving into June I look forward to better activity and more frequent hook ups. Hope to see all of you soon.
Wishing You Tight Lines,
Capt. Rhett
