Fishing Forum

TARPON fishing is on fire. The full moon phase is what was needed to get them silver kings going again. On the night of the full moon (5/4), the shrimp ran as soon as it got dark and the fish were up on the surface having a feeding frenzy. The next night (5/5) we got in on the action and once again the tarpon put on the feed bag once it got dark. Our first two strikes resulted in the tips of the hook getting crushed and losing the fish after a good run. The third strike was the charm and we took the tour of the main channel before releasing the fish. The fourth and fifth strikes were a double header and we landed and released both fish. The sixth and seventh strikes were single fish that were also landed and released. So, after a slow start, we came on strong and ended the evening going 5 for 7. The fish were feeding from the time we arrived at the south side of Government Cut until the time we left. Everyone who was fishing on Wednesday evening had at least one fish on. All our strikes came from the dusk period on and were on live shrimp. Other boats were also getting strikes on crabs, however, none of our crabs got touched. It didn't matter to us as we had both baits covered. Thursday evening (5/6) was a repeat of Wednesday. As we get further past the full moon stage, the shrimp should become more scarce and the tarpon will then show more of a preference for crabs. Only time will tell if they stay in the area in larger numbers. Past history shows that the fish are consistent until late June.

There is still time to get in on the action, so give me a call so you can experience the thrill and power of the mighty SILVER KING.

Captain Dave Kostyo
Knot Nancy Fishing Charters
305 620-5896 Charter
305 732-2628 Beeper
www.knotnancy.com
nkostyo@bellsouth.net
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