Thrilling Start to Tarpon Season in Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida Tarpon are here. This is why I bought a 20245 Robalo 266 Cayman. It's a tarpon hunters dream boat. Super comfortable with a side scan and SIMRAD Halo 20 installed. I've been dreaming about catching a tarpon in this boat for months....and now they are here. FISH ON!
Its early season, but we got lucky with a big tarpon. This boat is fishy!
Fishing Gear used:
Star Rods
Daiwa Saltist MQ 6500
50# braid with 80# Mono Leader
Video Gear used:
GoPro 11 and GoPro 12
Go Quick II Basic Set Magnetic Quick Release Adapter www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Magnetic Neck Holder Mount for Gopro - ULANZI Go Quick II POV Necklace Mount www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C...
2-Pack Windslayer Cover Housing Frame Case for GoPro Hero www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
GoPro Media Mod (HERO11 Black/HERO10 Black/HERO9 Black) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
GoPro Gooseneck (All GoPro Cameras) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
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[@scottbriesath4694]

Huge fish nice job boys 👍

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

Thanks. Lost one like that yesterday. They are tough!

[@keithaltendorf7452]

Awesome fish and catch. Epic battle! 💪

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

Yes it was! Thanks. 😊

[@pikeslayer66]

Good job guys.

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

Thanks!

[@scottmohr6186]

nice job Dave. Put that thing on the trailer and I'll meet you in Bahia Honda in June

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

Ha! When i get bored I will!!!

[@user-ei2xo6dc2k]

Love the videos!! I am from MN also and give only been in Cape Coral for just over a year. Trying to learn how to make the change to Saltwater fishing and it’s tough!! Any other pointers you have or if you want to meet up sometime to discuss fishing MN would be great ! Thx Dan

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

Thanks - two best ways to accelerate learning is to hire a guide and join a club. Come visit us at rustys in Cape Coral, 4th week of the month at 7pm (sign is early) for Salt Strong Cape Coral. Its members only but you can visit as a guest for the first time.

[@fishology9467]

What bait were u guys using

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

We had mullet and Mackerel. Almost any bait works. Last year we did great on fresh blue fish!

[@simonpieman1653]

You lost the fish. Why celebrate?

[@Stizohunter]

For fish of this size, it is prohibited by law to remove them from the water. The goal is to get to a “leader touch” for these giants to be considered a caught fish. That preserves the fish without over stressing them.

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

A leader touch is a catch