11-11-2009, 04:50 AM
"Tarpon are not canal fish. Snook OTOH. They'll be under many boats and piers. Sadly, mostly private. But they are in season now."
I have personally seen and caught tarpon in canals as far inland as plantation. I didn't believe they were there either until a guy I was fishing with pulled out a 20 pound fish. Since then I have caught several tarpon. They used to take our shiners and break our 10 pound line all the time.
As for gators and snakes, I have seen both gators and water moccasin, but nothing that would prevent me from fishing the canals.
Anyway, best of luck!
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I have personally seen and caught tarpon in canals as far inland as plantation. I didn't believe they were there either until a guy I was fishing with pulled out a 20 pound fish. Since then I have caught several tarpon. They used to take our shiners and break our 10 pound line all the time.
As for gators and snakes, I have seen both gators and water moccasin, but nothing that would prevent me from fishing the canals.
Anyway, best of luck!
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