Is this a small tarpon? 1st post, sorry if bad

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
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I would say yes it appears to be a small tarpon. A very unusual catch for around here. It happens but rare

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Thanks for the reply. I’ve caught a dozen or so of these in long branch creek this fall and always thought they were lady fish (until I caught a real lady fish and realized it was something different). Clearly, I’m a beginner at this inshore salt stuff being from the upstate.

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Thanks for the reply. I’ve caught a dozen or so of these in long branch creek this fall and always thought they were lady fish (until I caught a real lady fish and realized it was something different). Clearly, I’m a beginner at this inshore salt stuff being from the upstate.

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Thats a tarpon, largest herring there is. you’ve found a hatching hole.

No matter how many variables I have control over, I never expect a bite. I only hope.