Tarpon are one of
the most exciting
saltwater species
caught from the
Carolinas to Florida
and along the entire Gulf Coast. Tarpon are found
inshore. There isn’t another fish in the sea that can out
jump the tarpon. There are other fish that are very
acrobatic, but the tarpon are in another class all by
themselves. They are so exciting to catch and they are
available right from the shore in some places.
Catching Tarpon
Popular baits for tarpon are live natural baits such as
pinfish, mullet, squirrel fish, menhaden, spot and blue
crabs. Lures will also work. Spoons, plugs, jigs and flies
are all very productive. Most anglers prefer sight fishing
for tarpon. Once you see a rolling fish, make sure to cast
ahead of the fish. This method can be very effective if
you are seeing lots of rolling fish. The flats are an
excellent area to sight fish for tarpon. Some boats troll
with a trolling sinker to keep lures down at the appropriate
depths. Once a fish strikes your bait and you set the
hook, it will head for the surface and start its acrobatic
show. Most anglers release tarpon because they don’t
have a very good taste, but they are definitely worth
fishing for because of their exciting fights.
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