Any Tarpon Addicts out of Homosassa on here?

troutman53 · Jun-13-2008, 10:15 AM

My buddy has a brand new Andros docked at his house in Brooksville, FL. I am headed down next week to chase some tarpon with him. Thought I would see if anyone had a report or suggestions for hooking those dudes on the fly. Last weekend he hooked up 4 times but landed none.

someone show me the way!

MeCrankMate · Jun-13-2008, 07:31 PM

Watch the Spanish Fly on ESPN Outdoors.... Jose is killin' it on the fly.

bubbasfishinco · Jun-15-2008, 11:30 AM

Double check your knots and if you are still arent landing them take some of the drag off em and follow them in a boat. Just make sure you got a good strong leader so he dont chew through it.

bubbasfishinco · Jun-15-2008, 11:35 AM

And if you want a fight try landing 50-80 lbers on a 8 weight its a test.............i break off like 5 or 6 befor i get one along side the boat

fisherchic · Jun-23-2008, 06:07 PM

going to Florida gulf side, out of Sarasota....never been..Im a true California girl...and I want one of these species....looks like a great fight.

hatidua · Jun-23-2008, 07:36 PM

If you really want to load up on tarpon with a fly rod, fish the palolo worm hatch in the Keys. It's by far the most prolific tarpon fishery I've ever seen.....but it only lasts a matter of days (around the full moon that separates May and June).

bubbasfishinco · Jun-24-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by hatidua

If you really want to load up on tarpon with a fly rod, fish the palolo worm hatch in the Keys. It's by far the most prolific tarpon fishery I've ever seen.....but it only lasts a matter of days (around the full moon that separates May and June).

Hey's right i went down there for that 2 years ago I had a blast..........i got tired of fishing and wanted to go to sleep.

Capt. Louie · Jun-30-2008, 01:16 PM

I'm in that neck of the woods. I haven't fished them down there in years but there are plenty up towards Crystal river and north..
Stickin' 'um is one thing. Landing another. Enjoy the show

fishinstix · Jul-01-2008, 12:44 PM

Ive been fishing for them 1 week a year for the past 5 years. Hooked and jumped many. Finally landed my first one last week at Egmont Key in TB. Awesome fish! 6-7 footer estimated at 150-175lbs. Heavy stick with a trinidad 40 loaded with 50lb, good luck on the fly.