01-11-2005, 02:38 PM
The easterly winds have come down enough so that it is fishable for tarpon at Haulover along the beach without getting beat up. It's been a long wait, however, last evening (1/10) the fishing turned out to be what every person who fishes for tarpon looks forward to.
Jim Lefevre from Stuart, FL wanted to do battle with the silver king on 8# line. Live shrimp were attached to Eagle Claw P170 8/0 circle hooks and we then set up our first drift. Our first strike came about 3 minutes later and Jim got his wish with a spunky 60# fish. After a half dozen jumps and 20 minutes, the tarpon earned its release and we set up another drift. Several drifts later, it was time to do it again. This time a 30# tarpon found our shrimp and when it saw the boat it decided that it was time to get out of Dodge, but not before jumping straight at us from a distance of about 10 feet. It hit the side of the boat and took off like a shot. A few minutes later, I released our second fish of the evening. On our next drift, the 8# outfit doubled over again with another 60# fish. We had to play some dodge 'em with the swim markers and soon had the fish coming toward us. Just like his little brother before, this fish also decided to jump at us head on. It slammed into the side of the boat with its head and gills above the gunnels, slimed the boat, dropped back into the water, and then took off on about a 60 yard run. Ten minutes later we got the catch and release. With our goal of catching at least two fish on 8# line accomplished, Jim decided that it was time to move up to the 12# line class. We made two drift before it was time to head back to the marina. Our evening ended going 3 for 3. We'll start with the 12# outfits on our next trip and see what develops.
This type of great tarpon action will continue until late June. It seems like a long ways off, but it will be here quicker than we all think. The fish will be get progressively bigger as we move through the season. Now is the time to schedule your trip so you won't miss out on the fun. Give me a call at 305 620-5896 or email me at nkostyo@bellsouth.net to reserve your date.
Captain Dave Kostyo
Knot Nancy Fishing Charters
305 620-5896 Charter
305 732-2628 Beeper
305 965-9454 Cell
www.knotnancy.com
nkostyo@bellsouth.net
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Jim Lefevre from Stuart, FL wanted to do battle with the silver king on 8# line. Live shrimp were attached to Eagle Claw P170 8/0 circle hooks and we then set up our first drift. Our first strike came about 3 minutes later and Jim got his wish with a spunky 60# fish. After a half dozen jumps and 20 minutes, the tarpon earned its release and we set up another drift. Several drifts later, it was time to do it again. This time a 30# tarpon found our shrimp and when it saw the boat it decided that it was time to get out of Dodge, but not before jumping straight at us from a distance of about 10 feet. It hit the side of the boat and took off like a shot. A few minutes later, I released our second fish of the evening. On our next drift, the 8# outfit doubled over again with another 60# fish. We had to play some dodge 'em with the swim markers and soon had the fish coming toward us. Just like his little brother before, this fish also decided to jump at us head on. It slammed into the side of the boat with its head and gills above the gunnels, slimed the boat, dropped back into the water, and then took off on about a 60 yard run. Ten minutes later we got the catch and release. With our goal of catching at least two fish on 8# line accomplished, Jim decided that it was time to move up to the 12# line class. We made two drift before it was time to head back to the marina. Our evening ended going 3 for 3. We'll start with the 12# outfits on our next trip and see what develops.
This type of great tarpon action will continue until late June. It seems like a long ways off, but it will be here quicker than we all think. The fish will be get progressively bigger as we move through the season. Now is the time to schedule your trip so you won't miss out on the fun. Give me a call at 305 620-5896 or email me at nkostyo@bellsouth.net to reserve your date.
Captain Dave Kostyo
Knot Nancy Fishing Charters
305 620-5896 Charter
305 732-2628 Beeper
305 965-9454 Cell
www.knotnancy.com
nkostyo@bellsouth.net
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