After writing last week about an unusual number of hooked tarpon jumping, then landing in my boat I was surprised by the number of emails and photos from anglers all wanting to share their personal in-boat tarpon battle stories. Apparently I’m not the only target of these crazed fish. Local ...
When’s the last time you fought a tarpon? No, I don’t mean with your favorite spinning outfit, I’m talking really fought a tarpon, as in fin to fist. When it comes to live, green, hell bent on people, tackle and boat destroying tarpon, for some odd reason I seem to draw the action. ...
By CAPT. GEORGE TUNISON *** *** *** Consistently successful anglers have many things in common. Some of the most important traits are the ability to adapt to changing conditions be it tides, sunlight, moon phases, water quality, seasons, baitfish locations, weather and how different species ...
By GEORGE TUNISON Local coastal tarpon anglers are still waiting for their shot at a passing beach fish as the main body continues to enjoy life in Boca Grande Pass with no indication of leaving quite yet. More coastal shots are available north of our area from Venice up to Sarasota. Others ...
Warm sunny days with calm seas followed by afternoon thunderstorms is our typical weather pattern for June as summer sets in. Although Southwest Florida is rapidly growing, you notice a big decline of boaters and anglers over the next several months. As far as fishing goes, there will be ...
Don’t get me wrong, I love tarpon fishing, especially at night, but when tarpon time rolls around in May, it’s also time to challenge another personal favorite — Mr. Shark. What’s not to like? They get big, as in really big. They are powerful and will definitely test your tackle ...
