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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:22 am • # 1 
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Landed these last Saturday. Had a lot of short strikes and 2 more that got lost after a handful jumps.

Rod is a Maxcatch V-Feather matched with an Avid Reel.

Last picture is the EP baitfish fly after the second tarpon changed its hairstyle. ImageImageImageImage

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:12 am • # 2 
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Baby TARPON???? Now THAT sounds like fun!
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:12 pm • # 3 
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Rod is a Maxcatch V-Feather matched with an Avid Reel.
what model is that rod- looks like a beauty- what weight?
thanks


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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:06 pm • # 4 
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Maxcatch V-Feather 3wt 7.5 feet long ImageImageImageImage

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:15 pm • # 5 
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Tarpon on UL, now that is cool! After just enduring the latest polar Vortex in Chicago, those small Tarpon had me dreaming of a warm weather destination.
Where were they caught?

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:45 pm • # 6 
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Hello Tom,

These are from Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico. The tarpon capital of the island. At that spot it's usually like fishing in a bucket since there are so many. I was surprised to hook only four of them this time. You usually see lots of bigger ones rolling.

Per the park ranger they estimate 800 tarpon living in the largest lagoon which is not connected directly to the sea. Sea water is pumped into it every couple weeks to keep the mangrove swamp going.

There is a guide that will take you to the saltwater monsters right there too. For those the lightest would be an 8wt rod.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:58 pm • # 7 
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I can barely make out this post due to the drool covering my iPad. I’ve been reading about baby tarpon for 50 years and for some inexplicable reason that’s all I do; keep reading.

I’ve got an acquaintance in Florida on the hunt for baby tarpon this winter but so far, to no avail.

Keep those posts coming, I enjoy the write ups and pictures.

Harry


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:03 pm • # 8 
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Thanks Harry!

Where are you located?

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:30 pm • # 9 
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I live in Manitoba, near Winnipeg, better known as Winterpeg this time of year. Was grateful for my snow blower yesterday; the front drive had about a foot of snow and the back deck had drifts up to 3 feet.

Now you must better understand why I enjoy your posts so much.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:48 pm • # 10 
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Ouch! I've been to Quebec 3 times for business... Always in winter... Not my favorite place to go in winter.

Don't know how expensive would be for you to get here. From. Florida is about $200 round trip.

If you ever get enough pennies together to come here I'll put you in front of baby tarpon and bonefish. For the fun if it, Free. I'm no guide, I just like to fish.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:59 am • # 11 
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Thanks for the kind offer. I took a quick look and getting there was certainly less expensive than I would have thought. However, the logistics involved are somewhat overwhelming for an old guy like me. Better to enjoy the experience vicariously through your posts with the knowledge that Manitoba open water is only a few short months away.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:51 am • # 12 
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Understood.

Thanks for your feedback on my post.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 5:07 pm • # 13 
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Thanks for sharing this with us. We are highly envious of your location. What fly line are you using? Great looking setup.


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 5:12 pm • # 14 
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I'm using a floating Maxcatch line. I think it was about 12 dollars or so.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:13 pm • # 15 
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As always enjoyed the post. Curious about your mentioning Bone fish swimming in a circle, is that how they feed, is that to maintain velocity or any other explanations?


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:27 am • # 16 
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From observing them, they tend to swim in defined patterns. They repeat the pattern a few minutes before changing it and moving to a different area.

This time they were staying in place feeding in a somewhat tight ball. They are easier to target this way than when they are cruising along the flat.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:08 pm • # 17 
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Nice!


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:12 pm • # 18 
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roblepl wrote:
From observing them, they tend to swim in defined patterns. They repeat the pattern a few minutes before changing it and moving to a different area.

This time they were staying in place feeding in a somewhat tight ball. They are easier to target this way than when they are cruising along the flat.

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Thanks for answering my question...that explains it.


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