If this August is anything like August was last year, it’s going to be a fantastic month of tarpon fishing here on Florida’s Space Coast. These huge silver fish are one of our top sportfish species, and we should have good numbers of teenage and adult fish in the 60- to 140-pound range for nearshore anglers to pull on.
Most of our tarpon are caught on live baitfish; menhaden, mullet, croakers and pilchards are the most prevalent of these that I like to use. During morning and afternoon sessions, my clients and I can sometimes get these fish to eat artificial lures like Saltwater Assassin 4- to 5-inch jerk baits or sea shad.
Usually I find schools of tarpon just beyond the surf break between Satellite Beach and Playalinda Beach. Running and gunning the bait pods in our near-coastal waters is my preferred method for finding pods of feeding fish. The thrill of hooking big tarpon is unmatched. These fish take off on a drag screaming run that is usually finished with a huge arial jump and gill-rattlin’ head shake. Tarpon have no problem earning their frequent flyer miles!
If you would like to come experience the thrill of hooking a tarpon, give me a call or book your trip online and let’s make a plan to go catch your next memory!
Capt. Jim Ross
Fineline Fishing Charters
www.FinelineFishingCharters.com
(321) 636-3728