2012... Here We Go 01/05

[DouGR81]

As you know winter finally kicked into high gear a few days ago sending overnight temps to the low 30s. I wanted to start the year off right so I ventured into manatee infested basins in search of snook and tarpon. After a bit of frustration and a few lure changes, I found what I was looking for. The golden bream DOA Terroreyz worked slowly in 8-20 ft of dark water got the job done.

[Tide1on]

One word... "Awesome"!!!

[1okbyme2]

Now I know how Jonah felt......

[fishpirate]

Good job!

[BigFlyReel]

Outstanding!!

What tackle were you using for the tarpon?

[DoubleM]

awesome start in 2012

[DouGR81]

Outstanding!!

What tackle were you using for the tarpon?

6-12lb medium action rod, 15lb braid, 30lb fluoro leader

[BigFlyReel]

Outstanding!!

What tackle were you using for the tarpon?

6-12lb medium action rod, 15lb braid, 30lb fluoro leader

My kind of fishing!!

[SnookBait]

AWESOME! I have yet to get a Tarpon. My goal for 2012.

[seeinred]

Starting off the new year right... nice fish Doug, great pics!

[DirksFishin]

Hands down you are the man! Always quality fish!

[John]

Question on the terror eyes, you said you were fishing in 8-12 feet of water.
How were you working the lure, were you fishing on or off bottom, straight retrieve or digging motion?

I have found some smaller Tarpon in similar depths, and would appreciate any tips you may be willing to share.

Thanks.

[DouGR81]

Question on the terror eyes, you said you were fishing in 8-12 feet of water.
How were you working the lure, were you fishing on or off bottom, straight retrieve or digging motion?

I have found some smaller Tarpon in similar depths, and would appreciate any tips you may be willing to share.

Thanks.

Cast it out and let it sink for 10-15 seconds so it gets to the bottom. Then give a hard, sharp upward twitch every 4 seconds. The key is to keep it on the bottom. When you give it those sharp twitches it will create a puff of mud and look like a fish popping off the bottom.

[John]

Thanks