Various Functions Of Key West Tarpon Guides

By Winnie Ford


The tarpon is one of the fish that is most sought after in Key West. It is also called the silver king and grows to over 200lbs. The majority of the migrating fish seen between April and June are in the range of 70lbs. This however does not mean one cannot find larger ones. There are a number of techniques of fishing and one chooses what they feel is best for them. For those that look to fish in Key West tarpon guides are very vital.

The guides will give individuals tips on how to catch fish with ease. One of the easiest ways to fish is using a fly. The choice of fly is very important as it will determine the level of success of the fishing. Some of the factors to consider when choosing a fly are color, size, shape and action. When fishing in salty water, the most important factor considered in choice of a fly is action. A fly can sink in water, float or be partially sunken.

There are numerous patterns and colors that guides will offer so that one chooses. This should be done in such a way that hook up is made successful. During the early period of migration, the fish tend to travel most of the ocean side flats and will thus come in large pods. There also are those that will stay in channels and deep flats.

The migrating tarpons are fun and more often than not, the guide will ask people to be up early so that they fish for rolling tarpon. During such periods, tarpons are excited and will even perform some dance, usually in circles. Fishing in the morning is exciting. Nevertheless, tarpon will still be found during other times of day, even after dusk.

Among the most popular trips is that to Key West Harbor. It is not uncommon to find people using several hook ups. For persons that have full-day charters, fishing can be done all through the day, plus they can catch more fish at night to use for dinner. Fishing at night is an interesting sport in itself. Most people enjoy it. Sinking plugs and spin casting outfits are used to reel through water in nearby deeper channels.

Guidance will also be required when it comes to hook setting. Hook setting should not be very hard. Given that tarpons have hard mouths, it is advisable to back some 10 feet from the line and then letting the line to tighten. On the other hand, there are those that leave the rod in the holder until such a time that the fish start to strip the line from the reel. There also is the option of putting the tip of the rod in water before pulling fast.

Setting the right drag may also need the intervention of a guide. Most anglers tend to set the drag too tight. 20 to 25 percent is a good rule. The use of knots weakens lines by as much as 25 percent, which is something that should be remembered.

For individuals that look forward to fishing in Key West tarpon guides are very important. They insure fishing is effectively and efficiently done. It is one of the ways to ensure fishing tarpon becomes enjoyable.




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