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Tarpon showing up
2008-07-03 15:08:26
Mosquito Lagoon, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
ICW
Redfishing today was pretty decent for a 2 1/2 hour trip with a friend to the back waters of Mosquito Lagoon. Caught 4 in the slot (18 - 27 inches) and 2 shortys. Coming back to the boat ramp in the ICW the tarpon were a rollin! Just goofing around my partner was casting a Rip Tide jerkbait in over 15 feet of water. Out of no where an estimated 20 - 30 pound tarpon crashed his "flats" bait and totally missed it! Pretty cool to see though, tarpon showing up. The biggest we seen was around 50 pounds. Now, if we had a few mullet in the 10 inch range, we most likely would have hooked one of the silver kings.
Fish Species: tarpon
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Water Depth: 15 ft.
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: southwest
Wind Speed: 5 - 10 knots
About The Author: Captain Jeff Dorobiala
Company: Reel Shallow Charters
Area Reporting: Mosquito Lagoon
Bio: Growing up on the east coast of Florida I started fishing at a very early age mostly on the inshore waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Now with the experience of learning every corner of the back waters and fish behavior patterns, I am a full time fishing guide on the Mosquito Lagoon. Besides writing monthly fishing reports for my website, Coastal Angler Magazine, and various other organizations, I also enjoy working with and am on the pro staff for Rip Tide Lures, High Roller Lures, Berkley, Pure Fishing, Daiichi Hooks, and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses. Capt. Jeff Dorobiala
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