Thursday, May 19, 2011

Summer Tarpon Fishing an Angler's Dream

Short of mounting a replica tarpon over your mantle, having a picture of yourself with a tarpon is one of the world's best fishing accomplishments.

Capt. Jonnie Walker has been targeting the silver kings off the Sarasota, Florida beaches his entire life and looks forward to guiding anglers – whether it's their first time or hundredth time – to these prehistoric-like fish.

Summertime fishing in Florida is upon us, and anglers looking to book a charter in Sarasota should consider a once-in-a-lifetime tarpon trip.

Just be prepared to drink a lot of water and sweat all day.

“I've poured water on guys and put soaking-wet towels on their heads,” Walker said.

As any tarpon angler knows, once you've caught one of these massive, aggressive fish, tarpon fishing is in your blood.

They skyrocket out of the water, iridescent scales glimmering in the sun, allowing the angler to drop their jaw before “bowing to the king.”

A regular angler truly becomes a legitimate Florida angler after such an experience.

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