The Running and Jumping Tarpon

By Tom Gibson


Like a lot of fight in your fish? Well, the might Tarpon is just the fish for you. We are talking about a monster fish that can come in at over 200 pounds and give you a workout you will not soon forget.

When it comes to the perfect warrior fish, the Tarpon is high on the list. Bigger than a middle linebacker, they measure out as much as 280 pounds and eight feet in length. They also like a good fight, so warm up those shoulders and arms.

The Tarpon seems like it would be some form of shark or monstrosity. In truth, it is actually a member of the herring family. A very big member. They are particularly oily, so only are claimed as a game fish for the most part.

When it comes to toughness, the Tarpon can literally go where other fish cannot. The deoxygenated areas of the ocean are not a problem for the Tarpon. Why not? It just surfaces and breathes the air directly.

The tarpon is a mighty beast, but you can catch it with just about any tackle. The only key is to go with something heavy duty. A Tarpon will run and run while leaving you gasping. Make sure your gear can handle it.

For bait, the Tarpon is partial to squid. In fact, it is pretty ravenous around squid. It can also be receptive to shrimp and basic bait fish. It is a big fish, which means it needs to eat a lot and is not particularly finicky when it comes to food.

The mighty Tarpon also is fishing friendly because it stays close to shore. You can get all the fight and jumping of a sailfish in Cabo San Lucas without the cost of getting down there or out on a boat.

It is hard to imagine a better situation. You have a big, spectacular fish that stays close to shore and loves to put up a fight. Heck, you just need bait, basic tackle and an ability to get down to the shore. Does it get any better than that?

As you can probably tell, I view the Tarpon as one of the great fish. It is not much when it comes to eating, but who cares. The experience of fighting one is something you will be babbling about for weeks on end.

About the Author:
Tom Gibson is with NomadJournals.com which makes fishing log books to record your fishing experiences in.

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