posted by admin on May 22

Key West tarpon fishing is unlike any other type of salt water game fishing. In terms of action, it’s all or nothing. You anchor up on the flats or in a channel, set out your baits, and wait… Key West tarpon fishing involves some waiting, but once the silvery monster bites your hook, it’s all action! You’ll have to think fast, and work with your Key West fishing guide as a team.

Your guide who will unhook the boat from the quick release anchor and start up the engine if you need to follow the big tarpon to bring him in. Key West tarpon fishing is like teamwork in this respect. If you’re new to Key West tarpon fishing, Key West fishing guides will also give you the right motivation at the right time, to dig in and REEL that fish in! It’s all about reaction time, and you’d better act fast!

When Key West tarpon fishing is done on lighter tackle, chances are you will need to unhook the boat and run it towards the fish to catch up on your reeling. Otherwise, he’ll strip your line and you’ll never have a chance. They are strong fish, and will fight and fight. Key West tarpon fishing is known to be exciting because of the tremendous jumps by the tarpon when he’s first hooked. He jumps clear out of the water in order to try and throw the hook off his lip. That’s when you will want someone to be snapping a picture!

Once he tires, you’ll keep reeling, pushing through your exhaustion and bring him in! But tarpon are catch and release only, and don’t even bring him in the boat. Bring him up to the side of the boat, like in the picture above, and then cut him free to fight another day. That’s what Key West tarpon fishing is all about!

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