Super User SirSnookalot Posted May 3, 2014 Super User Posted May 3, 2014 3 days 3 tarpon, my 4th in the last 2 weeks,not too shabby. My first 2 poons were juveniles about 20#, a real fun size and my 35 incher a few weeks ago was super, but all pale in comparison. This morning about 15 minutes before sunrise my fluke gets rapped big time, 4 jumps in the first 10 seconds or so, instantly I knew I had a nice tarpon. I had one thing going for me, the current was only about 6 or 7 knots which is slow for the inlet as the tide was nearing change. My new 7'6 Star mh rod, saddled with a Cabo 40 reel loaded with 20# PP and 30# leader was up to the task, question being was I. After a 25 minute battle with about 6 runs that question was answered, yes I was. I get this magnificent beast along side the seawall, being as the law requires tarpon over 40" not be taken from the water, I want a photo op. Too big for a pier net so this fellow throws his cast net over, 3 of us could not lift the fish, I break it off and that's that. I think maybe 70 or 80 but who knows for sure, a great thrill none the less. A little topper on the day, an hour later I land a 40" cuda.........child's play, lol. This soon to be 69 year old will be back again tomorrow, to try and do it all over again, yes I'm a bit sore. 7 Quote
Mccallister25 Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 That sounds awesome man! I enjoyed reading that! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted May 5, 2014 Author Super User Posted May 5, 2014 That sounds awesome man! I enjoyed reading that! I enjoyed doing it........but I was skunked yesterday, caught 26" snook which isn't bad but it ain't a tarpon and not even big for a snook. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Congrats, nice story. Thanks for sharing. I hope to take your example and stay active. Quote
1234567 Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 All that fish work out is what's keeping you young! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted May 5, 2014 Author Super User Posted May 5, 2014 Congrats, nice story. Thanks for sharing. I hope to take your example and stay active. Being active is what allows one to be able to do it. I've said this many times that I don't get tired, simply because I fish everyday and my muscles are in shape for this activity. Not only being 68 but only 5'4 and 135#, I'm no longer very strong. Doesn't mean I don't get sore sometimes but I don't allow that to keep me away from fishing. I'm on a decent roll have a caught only one fish under about 20# (saltwater fish)in the last couple weeks, that was yesterday, today another 39" barracuda. I don't care how big a fish is, if my gear can handle it so can can I. 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted May 5, 2014 Super User Posted May 5, 2014 That is a great attitude to have! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted May 8, 2014 Author Super User Posted May 8, 2014 Hot streaks end and mine has. We have had a shift in the wind and the barracuda are laying low now. Every day later in the tide cycle (45 minutes later than the day before) the bite drops off each ensuing day. As a rule the optimum window of opportunity is when low tide is an hour or so after sunrise, today it's not until 11:00, so I'm not expecting much to happen, but ya never know for sure. Quote
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