I have caught 2 tarpon in Fla.Both over 150 pounds.Lost a sure 200 pounder at Redfish pass.They flat wore the 70 year old guy out.Now at 78 If I see one coming i pull baits out of the water.
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quote:Who catches 50 a season? Those are impressive numbers for anywhere.
Originally posted by flyinghighJerry adult count them crossing into state waters? As far as numbers caught, I do not know. I don’t fish for them. I would say your catch estimate is low, I know one individual that catches 50 or so a year.
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Originally posted by CaptFritzquote:Who catches 50 a season? Those are impressive numbers for anywhere.
Originally posted by flyinghighJerry adult count them crossing into state waters? As far as numbers caught, I do not know. I don’t fish for them. I would say your catch estimate is low, I know one individual that catches 50 or so a year.
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Steve Roff, Barrier Isl. He probably does more than that.
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quote:in Beaufort, will not be throwing out names.
Originally posted by CaptFritzquote:Who catches 50 a season? Those are impressive numbers for anywhere.
Originally posted by flyinghighJerry adult count them crossing into state waters? As far as numbers caught, I do not know. I don’t fish for them. I would say your catch estimate is low, I know one individual that catches 50 or so a year.
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Steve Roff catches more than 50. Jordan Pate catches a lot. Not sure if he lands 50 but I guarantee you he hooks up a lot more than 50 each year.
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What’s the tarpon fishing like in Georgia?
Baby tarpon = S. Florida shark bait. Bye. Nice catch.
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Originally posted by breadandbobbersThere is nothing wrong with snapping a quick pic and releasing if the angler wants to. I’m sure Fritz knows how to handle fish better than most who commented…
Any if you think it is wrong or cruel to stick a menhaden on a circle hook, you need to find a different hobby.</font id=“red”>Pat Condon
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none of us are saying that - I think the point was missed.
Oh what enjoyable antics.
My take on matters-
The stress of putting them into a boat sucks for them. I know anything that is scary enough that I **** my pants is not something I want to relive. But realistically they breathe air…they’re going to be ok. In other places the concern is throwing a fatigued fish back into the water with large aggressive sharks. Luckily we don’t have a large number of sharks that are capable of taking down a mature tarpon. So treat them as gently as possible and make sure they are revived properly if you take them out. If you’re not capable of this then leave them in the water.
I also agree with Hunter from a photography POV that they look prettier in the water but thats personal preference.
Now for the big matter that 95% of people are getting incorrect-catching a 100# tarpon doesn’t take an hour. If you’re doing it right…15-20 minutes max. You should be able to do that with 20# leader. There is a lot of rod technique involved. So change your mind set 95%ers. Accept that you can catch big fish fast and make your goal to be to learn how to do it.
Nice fish, Fritz.
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22-25 I believe would be our local record. But the person who did that would have to verify that and confirm the number. I am fairly certain both Fritz and Hunter caught a few of those fish two years ago if my memory serves me correctly.
Not sure if anyone in Georgetown has caught more than 22-25, could be possible
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Originally posted by Big GaddyWhat’s the tarpon fishing like in Georgia?
Brunswick-St. Simons area was infested with them last weekend!
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Talked to Steve Roff with barrier island guide service yesterday and he caught 55 last year. He’s based out of Georgetown.
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quote:Now find 10 other people that caught that many combined.
Originally posted by yellabirdTalked to Steve Roff with barrier island guide service yesterday and he caught 55 last year. He’s based out of Georgetown.
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Put me down for 4 last year. Bulls bay.
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Originally posted by Big GaddyPut me down for 4 last year. Bulls bay.
Now multiply that times 100…or more.
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Fact:
Between 1993-2011, charterboats in SC reported catching 3,583 tarpon. So that’s about 200 year just from the charter guys. Unfortunately, there is not a very reliable mechanism in place to capture what the “regular” recreational sector contributes annually.
All I know is that I haven’t contributed jack @#$% to those numbers and to hear of people catching 50-60 a year makes me want to quit fishing for tarpon and take up golf.
Steve dialed in something special up there and is way up past 50 presently, as thats what he does every day the weather and tides allow. Fish come to that area and stick, whereas here in Chas they just pass through it seems.
Tarpon have a way of heightening egos and such, I’ve seen it a lot over the years and dealt with it myself for a bit. Enjoy every encounter, respect the fish and don’t compare your numbers to those of guys who do it every day. That’ll do ya more harm than good.