The Adventure Of Key West Tarpon Fishing

By Jennie Sandoval


There are many charter guides available for Key West Tarpon fishing. This notorious fish is a fighter and favorite of many sports fishermen. The Florida Keys provide an ideal location for anyone looking for a great sporting adventure.

For around $400 you can charter a flat boat for a half day, and $600 will get you a full day. The charters fill up quickly and are usually booked months in advance. These guides are professionals and will make sure you have an exciting adventure.

Fishing is an activity that scientists have tracked back more than 40,000 years. Among other techniques, it can involve spearing, netting, or angling. Angling is what most of people normally think of when they talk about fishing. It involves using a fish hook attached to a pole with a line. Various baits are used, depending on the type of fish. Most people who fish for Tarpon use the flats method, which is simply fly fishing with live bait from a flat boat.

The king of the game fish is the Atlantic Tarpon. He is valued as a tough competitor because he is so tough and puts on such a fight when he is finally caught. This massive fish has been known to grow as big as 350 pounds but usually ranges anywhere from 25 to 280 pounds. It is not uncommon to reel in one of these big boys and find that he measures in at an awesome 8 feet. Very few people actually eat this guy though, the meat simply is not good. Most of the time he is caught and released but you can purchase a permit to keep him and mount him as a trophy.

Key West is a well known island on the south tip of the Florida Keys. The Keys are actually made up of a chain of coral reef that has formed into a group of islands. They are connected by a one lane highway that stretches the length of the chain. While it can be very hot in the summer it is never cold. The only real concern is the unpredictable hurricane season, which sometimes derails tourism for a short time.

Because the weather is so pleasant, people fish all year around in Key West. However, this fish has a definite season. It runs from about March through September but the peak months are in May and June. Most people book charter guides as these locals have the best information about the fishes location.

Tarpon fishing is generally a gaming sport. It is important that you use the proper equipment as he can easily break your line or pole if they are too light. Most people use heavyweight line and rods and, since he only eats live bait; generally go with shrimp or crab, maybe even a baitfish.

Booking your trip in advance is essential for those who want to enjoy Key West Tarpon fishing. The guides usually provide all equipment but some sports fishers prefer their own heavy weight gear. It is hot and humid in the Keys pretty much all year around so make sure you come dressed for the occasion.




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