Comments on: Tarpon Fishing Boca Grande. Basic Etiquette.

By: Cannons Marina

Cannons Marina — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:35:26 +0000

Hey Rusty-
I agree with you about motors and either drifting quietly or even using a push pole. But the fact remains, that a four-stroke Yamaha Motor is much better then not having one at all!
Take care-

By: Rusty Chinnis

Rusty Chinnis — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:02:58 +0000

There are lots of myths indeed. I think the one about the four stroke engine not effecting tarpon is one of the latest.

Tarpon swim up to the boat because they’re curious, engine or not. I fish shallow water and attempt to approach them without even the trolling motor. They might not spook on a four stroke, but I guarantee you they know you’re there.

Drift to them or use a push pole and you’ll see your odds of a hook up increase.

By: Cannons Marina

Cannons Marina — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:35:12 +0000

Hey Mary-
Thanks for your input and right on!
I did google Michelangelo and the tarpon and found only a note posted by you but no photo? But nonetheless, I know for sure that you are a brillant photographer, artist and fisherlady and I will be looking for Michelangelo and the tarpon the next time I am in Rome.
Thanks again and come visit us!

By: mary mcculley

mary mcculley — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:26:46 +0000

Lucille, as you know I have been an avid tarpon fisherman for over ten years with my own boat.
I agree there is definite fishing etiquette when it comes to megalops atlanticus. However, there is a lot of myth as well. Some of the new 4 stroke engines are as quiet as a trolling motor and dont spook the fish at all. I have had them swim right up to my boat. I also have a rule that if I cant boat the fish in 20 minutes I let it go. By working the fish sideways you can get it away from the pod and land a fish up to 150 pounds in 20 minutes.Keeping the fish in the pod causes more chances of abrasion on your line and it’s often that another fish
hits the line and snaps it. I have practiced this and timed it many times. I think it is better for the fish not to have hours of fighting.

PS: google Michelangelo and the tarpon.

I discovered on the Sistine chapel where he depicted Noah , He painted Noah with a tarpon by his side. No mistaking it.. they must have once been plentiful in the Mediterranean and no one until now ever noticed it!

By: Cannons Marina

Cannons Marina — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:34:42 +0000

Hi Holly- The was the fisher-lady-Lucy!
Thanks-
Lucy Miller

By: Cannons Marina

Cannons Marina — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:31:47 +0000

It was HUGE!

By: sylvia

sylvia — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:26:50 +0000

What a fish story ,so how big was it now?

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:17:55 +0000

I am familiar with the Captain, but, who is the writer?

By: Pallas Knight

Pallas Knight — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:21:56 +0000

Can’t wait for Tarpon fishing! It is the most fun you can have with your family.

By: Cannons Marina

Cannons Marina — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:39:54 +0000

Yea, Angler!