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This spring, sling the Rapala
Stock up now on Rapala® X-Rap® Long Cast Shallow plugs and keep an eye on the weather forecasts for South Florida. When the water warms a bit, Capt. Benny Blanco says, the tarpon bite […]
Tarpon Fishing
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The Results Are In For On The Tarpon Genetics Program
The Tarpon Genetics Program has concluded, providing illuminating results that will help build effective regional management and conservation plans for tarpon. This two-year collaborative study between BTT and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission […]
Fishing News - Salt
Targeting Tarpon In The Central West Region With Capt. Geoff Page
May is prime time for tarpon fishing in the Central West Region, as fish migrate their way up the west coast of Florida and into the inshore areas for the summer months. That means we […]
Inshore
Winter Fishing Escape
I watched with fascination and admiration as my beautiful partner stalked her first ever bonefish in the crystal-clear flats not more than 200 yards from the Southern Cross Club on Little Cayman Island. Her tiny, […]
Fishing News - Salt
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast July, 2015
July on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida equates to hot daily temperatures and hot fishing. Although the fishing in July can be hot, two different natural events can play a roll in it’s quality, and […]
Fishing News - Salt
Fishing with Bill Miller Report
Lots of tarpon have showed up right on time and with them come hungry sharks. Anglers tarpon fishing at the Skyway bridge out to Egmont Key are having a hard time getting a whole tarpon […]
Inshore
Chasing Midnight Silver
I’m a fishing adrenaline junkie. I’ll admit it to you before we dive into the depths of chasing this addiction. Based out of the warm, sub-tropical waters of Southwest Florida, I have spent countless sleepless […]
Inshore
Tarpon Tactics: Cut Bait for the Silver King
No doubt you’ve seen tarpon paired with fly fishing or bottom jigging efforts. There will certainly be times, however, based on the mood of the fish, the weather conditions, and the angler’s preferences that other […]
Inshore
Artificial Intelligence For Summer
When summer finds tarpon returning from their offshore spawning journey, the fish will start heading back into Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay and Clearwater Harbor. Some will remain along the gulf beaches, but the […]
Inshore
New Jig Deamed Illegal
Save The Tarpon, along with its more than 25,000 members and supporters, welcomes you to Boca Grande and our iconic fishery, the migratory home of the storied Silver King. We wish you the best of […]
Fishing News - Salt
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Seeks Support for 2014 Programs
As the holiday season comes to a close, we begin to look to and plan for the year ahead. We have built a huge amount of momentum over the past year, and have celebrated a […]
Inshore
Venice FL Fishing Report 6/30
It’s a roller coaster but we are enjoying good fishing most of the time from Boca Grande to Venice. The busy season is winding down and I’m thankful that is has been so good; both […]
Inshore
Possible world record tarpon
Justin Moore tarponSince 1975, the Florida state record for a tarpon has been a 243-pound fish caught in Key West. Since 2003, the world record has been a 286-pound tarpon caught in Rubane, Guinea-Bissau, Africa. […]
Inshore
Venice FL Fishing Report 18 June
Fishing forecast for Venice to Boca Grande: Let see if I can get back on course here with weekly reports. Life is good and fishing has been even better. Tarpon are the hot ticket right […]