The Ultimate Live Bait Tarpon Setup! | Flats Class YouTube

In this video, Captain C.A. shares his expert insights on using live bait to target Tarpon. Watch as he goes over his go-to setup, including the best baits to use, how to rig them for maximum effectiveness, and the gear you'll need to tackle these silver giants. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to Tarpon fishing, Captain C.A.'s tips and tricks are sure to help you hook into the fish of a lifetime. If you like what you're seeing here at Flats Class KZbin, make sure you leave a like and subscribe!
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[@NoleYakin]

Bow to the silver king!!! Great stuff CA

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Just in time for tarpon season! I just upgraded my tarpon setup to the saragosa 6000 with 30# braid on a teremar Xh 8’ rod. Ready to chase some poon!

[@flatsclasscharters]

Go get’em!

[@FishFinderMike]

Awesome Video and thanks for sharing all the information. Content like yours is super helpful for me. I will be in florida at the end of May for about a month. I hope I can finally catch a tarpon this year. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@flatsclasscharters]

I am rooting for you this summer

[@DenisBurke-vb6vh]

Thanks for the video.

[@amblo51]

Sounds to me like that particular braid might be good for a topwater setup too

[@flatsclasscharters]

Yes. Actually most of my inshore rods are spooled up with Diamond White Braid now. Remember white and grey braids are the least detectable in our style of fishing!

[@reelestatejeremy]

For tarpon, do you recommend this for artificials too? Or do you still recommend the teramar xx se?

[@alinoceanside]

Tarpon are getting smarter. I'm teaching them some lessons at the 20 to 30 class ranges.

[@austinlenz396]

Why the switch from modified Albright to the FG as of late? I like both but just curious on what dictates the change

[@flatsclasscharters]

Austin- I still use the Modified Albright on all of my leaders shorter than 4’. But these longer leaders that I have to reel up through most of my guides on the rod… merits the FG. Great question my friend👏🏼

[@austinlenz396]

@@flatsclasscharters I appreciate the response! I’ll have to keep that in mind! Thanks !

[@brianhammer-ul2zu]

CRACKALACKIN !!!! I've never even seen a 10,000 size Real

[@flatsclasscharters]

The Shimano Saragosa 10000 you could drop down to 8000 but there’s not a huge weight difference

[@johnnevin7759]

If you had to cast light to medium sized lures all day with a 3500 sized spinning reel and 15 lb braid what would your choice be? Assuming saltwater and need to skip some under mangroves. Thks

[@flatsclasscharters]

Rod or Lures?

[@Sam-ql4um]

7’6 medium fast rod with a 3k stradic

[@johnnevin7759]

The Rod. All of my rods are feel heavy and I have a light reel now BG/MQ and want a similar rod

[@andrewnovo3078]

how far from the hook do you put your float? Also, what kind of float do you prefer?

[@flatsclasscharters]

Depends on depth for where you set your float depth. For instance in 8-10’ of water you may set depth for 4’ above live bait. Floats I prefer depend on size of live bait… weighted cigar float for crabs for casting distance or bigger styro float for pnfish.

[@andrewnovo3078]

@@flatsclasscharters Thank you! I usually fish the jetties in Charleston and never target them cause I don't have any rigs. I will try soon! Thanks!

[@petesharas]

Say CA, do you know of a guide in the Charlotte Harbor area by the name of Larry Mendez, I went fishing with him when I was 14 in the early 90's, just wondering what happened to him

[@flatsclasscharters]

I remember Larry… believe he sold real estate as well as the guide gig. Don’t know whatever happened to him though… ask Capt Scott Moore they were friends

[@petesharas]

@@flatsclasscharters Thanks CA

[@danielryan8350]

Got any room on the boat? 😂

[@flatsclasscharters]

😂

[@pickle9232]

I like birds

[@flatsclasscharters]

I love beavers

[@ColdwaterFishing-re5mr]

I like Canadian geese

[@dsj8838]

Long time viewer first time commenter. Great video with knowledge and the why. 🫡