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Got to the ramp at about 8 am ran straight pass the tripod about 2 miles and started a first drift. Caught a couple of short trout, then caught a 4 foot gar, several large sail cats, my wife caught a 19" trout, a 16" trout and I landed a 21".
I was fishing with a 4" curley tail grub (candy corn) tipped with a fish bite
when something hit my lure , jumped twice and away it went, it was a very large tarpon, between 5-6 feet, I fought it for over 2 hours before
my line broke. The most exciting day yet for me. Only wish I could have landed it to take some pictures. My wife took several pictures however the only one was a tail shot as it was going back down.
Too large a fish for a 7' rod with a stratic reel. Need to have it serviced now. it took a beating.

Wow! It's that kind of day that makes ya keep going back.

Now thats excitement! Wish you could have landed him Pops.

Who knew losing a fish could be so much fun! Hope I get to lose one sometime. Sorry you didn't get a picture but I'm sure you'll remember it for long long time.

WTG pops an exciting fight is well worth watching the fish swim away

Pops, good job! Just hanging on to a tarpon for 2 hours is a great deal. I have never had one on for more than 15 seconds before losing it. What a story! Once again, good job! I would trade 10 good fishing days for a story like that of my own. Just curious, what kind of gear did you have (line, rod, leader, and reel size) if you don't mind me asking?

Too large a fish for a 7' rod with a stratic reel. Need to have it serviced now. it took a beating.

Those 'poons' are a trip ain't they! Is the water clear'n up any at all over that way?

4000 stradic, 15# powerpro, 25# floro carbon leader

That sounds like fun!!!

Wow! Tarpon on for two hours....that's awesome!

Were you tired?

I think my personal best is about 20 seconds!

Great report!