I have try to sum this up without getting carried away. Truth is, as I started this is I am still getting shivers of excitement just thinking about it.
Yesterday, on my fourth attempt, I jumped a tarpon. WOW about sums it up as this beast flew into the air and off I went for a ride. The battle included several jumps and runs, (tried to bow when it came up) and we wound up in 3 feet of water in a creek !!! The fish turned, I tried to spin the kayak, and just like that, after 30 min., it was gone. My leader was frayed but I think I have to blame myself here for using a loop knot which may have given out.
Since I got home, all I can think about it getting another chance.
Happy Memorial Day and a belated BIG thank-you to all our veterans and active serviceman that make my freedom to enjoy life possible.
Dave,
My First Tarpon experience
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My First Tarpon experience
It's 5 o'clock somewhere. Let's celebrate !!
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Dave S
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Dave S
Re: My First Tarpon experience
Congratulations. That is exactly how this tarpon fever thing starts. I can still remember very clearly the first one I hooked two years ago. It is a total thrill every time no matter how it ends up.
Being out on the water in the kayak is the prize. Catching fish is the bonus.
Steve
Steve
Re: My First Tarpon experience
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"SANCTUARY!!!"
Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.
"SANCTUARY!!!"
Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.