Amazing Tarpon Fishing in Florida
Bow to the Silver King
Fishing in Florida is some of the best in the world, and fishing for tarpon in FL is off the hook! It doesn't get any better than this. Legendary tarpon spots like Boca Grande pass, Key West, and Southwest FL deliver some of the best tarpon fishing to be found anywhere.
Tarpon fishing is the most popular type of saltwater fishing and target species for thousands of anglers. Experiencing the excitement of sighting, hooking, jumping and landing a monster tarpon is the lifetime dream of many anglers.
If you can not get out on the water yourself, then look into hiring a tarpon fishing guide or charter boat. It will be worth it.
Experience the thrill by watching the following tarpon fishing videos.
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Tarpon Fishing in Boca Grande Pass
Tarpon Fishing in Florida
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What is a Tarpon?
Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: ChordataClass: ActinopterygiiOrder: ElopiformesFamily: MegalopidaeGenus: MegalopsThis exceptionally fine creature is a prehistoric animal and the only fish with an air bladder. This allows it to absorb oxygen and live in waters with very low oxygen content. You can see them gulp air at the water surface. Tarpon are also called poons, tarpum, sabalo real, cuffum, silverfish or silver king and belong to the bony fish family Elopidae. The Latin designation is Megalops atlanticus.
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