Tampa Bay Fl Tarpon fishing charters has the best opportunity to catch Tarpon on there way to Boca Grand. These Tarpon must pass St.Pete Fl to get to Boca Grand so Tarpon Fishing in our area are fantastic.
Big fish require big tackle and those
going after the 150 ponders and up need to use a seven to eight foot
stout rod and a reel capable of holding 200 yards of 15-30 pound test
line. A good bass flipping stick will work in lieu of buying a special
tarpon rod.. Fly orders need 11 or 12 weight line and corresponding rod
and reel. Seven to nine weight combination work for tarpon up to 30
pounds. Use 30 pound test backing and have at least 200 yards on the
spool in addition to the fly line.
Whether using conventional tackle or a fly rod while Tarpon fishing, a 20 to 40 pound
leader, depending on the size line you're using, is necessary. Attach a
one foot piece of 100 pound test line to the end of the leader and tie
the hook to that. The heavy line is necessary helps prevent the fish
from fraying or chewing through the line. Many anglers tie a Bimini
Twist on the end of their spinning or plug rods and then tie the leader
to that. This knot doubles the end of the line and makes a stronger
connection with the leader. Hooks ranging from 3/0 to 7/0 are used with
size varying according to the size of bait being used and angler
preference.
Bait
Live mullet or crabs are the top choice for live baits. Tarpon will
also take other live baits such as large shrimp, lady fish, catfish,
and pin fish. Contrary to what some anglers say, tarpon will bite a
piece of cut bait. When tarpon are feeding on a school of bait fish,
they stun some fish as they attack the school. A piece of cut bait
apparently resembles a stunned fish close enough for a tarpon to go
after it.
Spinning and casting anglers can use lures that resemble mullet and
other bait fish. Some of the more popular lures used by tarpon anglers
are the Zara Spook, Creek Chub Darter, Chartreuse Bomber Long A, 52m
MirrOlure, Bagley Finger Mullet, Ratlin' Flash, and Ratl' Trap.
Experienced anglers usually replace the hooks that come on the lures
with 3X strength hooks because of the tremendous biting force of the
fish.
Streamers are considered one of the best tarpon flies. Orange and red
are popular colors. The cockroach is another widely used fly.
Secrets to Success while on Tampa bay Fl Tarpon fishing charters.
* Always use a sharp hook. Tarpon have very hard, bony mouths, Sharpen
hooks before you use them, even ones fresh out of the package.
*On Tarpon charters Let big tarpon have control the first few minutes. This is when they
do the most jumping and all you can really do is hold on anyway.
* Dip your rod when the fish jumps. This gives the line some slack and
you are less likely to have the fish spit out the lure or break the
line.
* Tarpon spook very easily when there is noise in the water. When on Tarpon charters you guide
turn the motor off when close to your site and use a trolling motor or
push pole to get in casting distance.
* When you feel a fish on the line, let it run with the bait for a few seconds then set the hook hard
* You will jump more fish than you will catch so enjoy whatever thrills each fish provides
* When using artificial lures or flies,while on Florida Tarpon fishing charters make your retrieve slow and
straight. Don't retrieve the lure so that it is coming at the fish as
this usually scares them off. Make a presentation that brings the lure
across or at a quartering diagonal away from the direction in which the
fish is swimming.
Book a outing today with Tampa Bay Fl Tarpon fishing charters Capt Jay at Fat Cat Fishing Charters.
Tarpon Charters is a great way to start the kids out fishing.
