Tarpon fishing has got to be one of the most exciting fishing trips that you can possibly take if you are located around Florida, or even planning to travel down south as far as Costa Rica. If this sounds like you, you are going to have one of the best fishing trips that you have ever experienced. There are a lot of methods for catching these silver bullets of the sea, but Tarpon fly fishing has quickly caught on, and more and more tarpon fishing charters are using this method to track down your favorite species. A tarpon fishing guide isn’t all that expensive either, so you can easily grab the camera, call up your closest charter and arrange a date to pull some monsters from the depths.
Tarpon fishing Florida Keys style can bring you some of the most amazing action you have ever seen before. The fish down in Florida grow to huge sizes, and the numbers are almost out of control. There is a huge problem with fishing for tarpon that far south though, the sharks. You have to be quick on the line otherwise the sharks stand a great chance of taking part of your fish for a meal, leaving you with a half of a tarpon strapped onto a hook. This is never a pretty sight.
photo credit: P Keigan
Tarpon fishing Costa Rica style means that you are going to be on some of the most beautiful, crystal clear water that the big green earth has to offer. The fish in Costa Rica also grow to huge sizes, often ranging upwards of 150lbs and heavier. The fishing is fast paced, with rods bending left and right, so you and your charter don’t have to work real hard to get some poundage on the boat.
In order to get the most from your trip while you’re fly fishing for tarpon, you are going to want to remember that the Florida and Costa Rican sun can really beat down on you. Make sure you wear adequate protection to ensure that you don’t come back home with any new sun spots, or long lasting sun damage. Spending a few days out on the water tarpon fishing can be a great way to enjoy catching the silver bullets of the sea, as well as working on your tan. Just make sure you stay safe, and get your fish to the boat quickly.
