BIG TARPON have been the most exciting activity at BRL in the last five weeks. Fifteen of these dramatic game fish ranging from 75 to 140 pounds were landed by 11 different guests.
- Two were landed by lady anglers and 3 by Mike N.
- One 82 pounder was included in a Grand Slam by Danny O’B.
In addition to these landings many, many more big Tarpon were jumped, hooked, fought and lost. Several threw the hook when just a few feet from the boat and the rod tip after some 35 to 60 minutes fight time. Two 10wt fly rods were broken with fish on; 12 weights were definitely a better match. The most productive flies were the Black Tarpon Snake and the Black Flash Clouser Jig.