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TARPON
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Description: Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing is the best in the world. The last ray of the Tarpon's dorsal fin extends into long filament; one dorsal fin; back dark blue to green or greenish black, shading into bright silver on the sides; may be brownish gold in estuarien waters; huge scales; mouth large and points upward. Food Value: None. Where Found: Primarily an Inshore fish. Size: Most anglers catch 40 to 50 pounds. Florida Tarpon Record: 243 lbs. Tarpon Fishing Techniques: Trolling; Drifting; Casting; Still fishing.. Remarks: Tarpon are slow growers; maturing 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 breathe air at surface; feeds mainly on fish and large crustaceans. Call Captain Tom Masse at 941-544-6138 to reserve your spot for a Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing trip! |
