HELP! with Tarpon fishing. - Page 2

WildBill · #11 03-26-2012, 06:30 PM

Before all the "Crusaders" go crazy I used to get caught up in the MET tourney down there in Miami each year. (Metropolitan Miami Fishing Tournament) The Tarpon I'm holding in the back of my truck is in '86 or '87 and you could keep them then (got mounted). I finished 2cd overall in the plug division for tarpon that year. I was using a custom plug rod and 5500c ambassador and get this 8lb test and casting a bucktail in government cut one night (2 hr battle and a real jumper). I lost out the last week of the tourney to Jim Anson (you miami boyz should remember him) Those were the end of the day's we kept those awesome fish and went strickly to catch and release soon there after. The fish also made the IGFA 10/1 club.
The other tarpon shots are where I was describing in the earlier post, ocean side out front of the long key state park.

Tight lines Wild Bill

76Red18 · #12 03-26-2012, 06:37 PM

Tarpon, snook and bonefish ey? Can't help you with the bones but theres plenty of tarpon and snook around here late April and early May; even more in June but by then they have been chased around so much their a little shy. We could sight fish the outside of the barrier islands in the early months if you so choose or hit the pass on the June hill tides. Boca Grande gets a little crazy at times but its something all you "Experienced" yankee fisherman should try..

There's more than tarpon, snook and bones in sunny south Florida. Ever had your shoulder dang near dislocated by a big mangrove snapper? How about being pinned to the gunnel by a big grouper? Let us know when your ready, us crackers will hook ya up!

I would like to get on one of those big schools of stripers I've seen in some of ya'lls posts. That could be one of the best situations for non stop top water plug strikes. That just has to be fun.

NoBones · #13 03-26-2012, 08:08 PM

[QUOTE=76Red18;200216] Let us know when your ready, us crackers will hook ya up!QUOTE]

I was just refered to as a "trailer trash cracker"....

The "sisters" tried to butt in line at the local ABC package store..

I let them know right off the bat that it is a double wide!!

We un's crackers know how to dance now...

DonV · #14 03-26-2012, 08:55 PM

Some "Sistas" calling you a trailer trash cracker??!!?? I bet the double wide was their ass!!!

gofastsandman · #15 03-26-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBill

Before all the "Crusaders" go crazy I used to get caught up in the MET tourney down there in Miami each year. (Metropolitan Miami Fishing Tournament) The Tarpon I'm holding in the back of my truck is in '86 or '87 and you could keep them then (got mounted). I finished 2cd overall in the plug division for tarpon that year. I was using a custom plug rod and 5500c ambassador and get this 8lb test and casting a bucktail in government cut one night (2 hr battle and a real jumper). I lost out the last week of the tourney to Jim Anson (you miami boyz should remember him) Those were the end of the day's we kept those awesome fish and went strickly to catch and release soon there after. The fish also made the IGFA 10/1 club.
The other tarpon shots are where I was describing in the earlier post, ocean side out front of the long key state park.

Tight lines Wild Bill

I have no problem with anyone who avails themselves of nature`s bounty. The native tribes had one rule of respect. Kill it. Use it. Enjoy it. Pretty simple really.

10/1 is impressive indeed. A member of the local club caught an 80# Cobia on 20. New club leader.

Find the fish, cook the fish, make friends come back for more.

There are those that will over harvest and those who enjoy a perfectly sauteed
slice of Cobia.

Sharing is better,
GFS

McGillicuddy · #16 03-26-2012, 11:45 PM

Crusaders are marine engines. Right?

strick · #17 03-27-2012, 01:53 AM

All I know is they can get "Lock Jaw" really bad sometimes

strick

bigeasy1 · #18 03-27-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 76Red18

Tarpon, snook and bonefish ey? Can't help you with the bones but theres plenty of tarpon and snook around here late April and early May; even more in June but by then they have been chased around so much their a little shy. We could sight fish the outside of the barrier islands in the early months if you so choose or hit the pass on the June hill tides. Boca Grande gets a little crazy at times but its something all you "Experienced" yankee fisherman should try..

There's more than tarpon, snook and bones in sunny south Florida. Ever had your shoulder dang near dislocated by a big mangrove snapper? How about being pinned to the gunnel by a big grouper? Let us know when your ready, us crackers will hook ya up!

I would like to get on one of those big schools of stripers I've seen in some of ya'lls posts. That could be one of the best situations for non stop top water plug strikes. That just has to be fun.

Red,stop! you're killing me,the anticipation is to much to bare.What the heck was I thinking when I thought about getting a trailer up in New York to be closer to my boat.Maybe I ought to look for one in Florida instead.Are there any hurricane proof ones???.
Goliath Grouper? I'm not sure I have the stamina to get one of those bulls to the boat.As I said I'm below even rookie status when it comes to catching the creatures swimming in your waters.
The only time I fished Florida waters was once at a trade show at Doral we got taken out on a sportfisher for Amberjack(we never caught any),and when I was a kid, a buddy and I drove to Miami in 1965 stayed at a cheap motel on Collins Ave,or is it blvd. (couldn't afford the Eden Roc,or Fountain Bleu).We really went to party but I brought a rod and reel and we fished the canals across the way.We caugt some fish that had blue stripes on them? are those Grunts?.

Any of you guys ever want to take a trip north to Niagara county NY,you're welcome to come aboard and fish the great lakes for King, Coho,and Atlantic salmon along with big Steelhead,Brown,and lake trout.
Sounds crazy but,the salmon fishing for chinooks is far better here than on the Pacific,and there is a pretty sold natural reproduction rate.Lake Ontario fish average in the twenties with thirty pound fish common and in some years forty pounders were abundant.The steelhead fishing in the summer offshore 10-20 miles out can be phenomenal.Weather unfortunately can be a spoiler for days in a row when the wind is N or NE.It's no fun sitting in the boat at the slip,hoping that it lays down.

Now that you guys have told me about the fish that might possibly await me,I'm thinking of nothing but fishing Florida.I'm the type of person who will obsess over this until it actually takes place. Unfortunately,it won't happen till next year,I'll just be like I was when I was a kid and dream about it until it happens.

This is such a great site and a great bunch of people.Lot's of my friends still don't get the whole Seacraft sickness,I feel sorry for them.

ct9amr · #19 03-27-2012, 03:39 PM

Look up Boca Grande for Tarpon. I want to say May if the correct month but I could be off.
Its hectic but its all part of the excitement.

eggsuckindog · #20 03-27-2012, 05:44 PM

If your coming in for short trip I would use a guide and he will wear all 3 of you out. Spring on the west coast is probably the most consistent for multiple hook ups when their in the passes - like 6 to 8 a day. Book early as tides are very important, they will know.

Heres 2 of the best, 1 in St Pete and the other is Boca Grande - since its next year you have time as both are at the top of the game and book early. Both have been TV stars too LOL

St Pete - Capt Tommy Z - Action Charters - also works at Betts Fishing Center I believe in the off season

Boca Grande - Capt Scott Hughes - http://www.blackwatercharters.com/ - don't get any better - Winner on Wal Mart Redfish Tour and the PTTS

both are good guys to fish with and Tommy is a hoot - tell them the ESD sent you they like that