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Florida Keys Fishing Videos |
CALEB "CHUCKLES" HAMMERHEAD
EATS TARPON |
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HADLEY
TARPON ON FLY
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JOHN LATOCHA
TARPON ON FLY
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RICH GRUBER
TARPON ON FLY
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CHARLIE K.
TARPON ON FLY
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RAY LAUREL
TARPON ON FLY
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ROB - TONY
TARPON FISHING |
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JOHN - LOU
TARPON FISHING |
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HARRY
PERMIT FISHING |
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TONY/JASON
TARPON FISHING |
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ROB LEO
TARPON FISHING |
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BILLY/ FERGIE
TARPON FISHING |
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THREE MIKE'S
BABY TARPON |
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THE CAPTAIN
CASTNETTING |
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MARK/ PATTY
SNOOK TARPON |
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DON WIEME
TARPON ON FLY |
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Catches of the Florida Keys |
MIKE DICKERSON -
FIRST TARPON |
| This is Mike Dickerson, an outdoor freelance writer and his
first tarpon and it's a big one!!! This fish was caught on the
first bait of the day. It all started at 7:30 a.m. a beautiful
morning with a 10 knot south east breeze. We arrived to this
fishing hole at 7:20 am and I had just put a bait out and handed
the rod to Mike. As I went to rig up the second rod, I hear
a tremendous shreek from the back of the boat. I gingerly (well
not quite gingerly) placed my other rod in rod holder and told
Mike to set, set, set. Mike was hooked up, I dropped the anchor
ball and away we went. We both were waiting patiently (or not)
for the fish to jump but no jumps. Let me fast forward. 3 hours
later and about 4 miles from where we first started, we finally
landed the beast. |
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THE
GOOD OLE BOYS |
| A special thanks to Ronnie Phelps, Mark Phelps and Brian. I
just want to say that each year you guys come down, and this
will be our fifth year fishing together, that I wait in anticipation
for you guys to call me and tell me you got your bags packed
and ready to come down. The week you spent down here this year
was an incredible fishing experience. Ronnie got his super slam
for the week, and Mark hooked two permit on fly and Brian got
his first tarpon. Not to mention all the tarpon we caught in
the backcountry. It couldn't have happen to a bunch of better
guys. Thanks guys, can't wait till next year......Hey Mark..
you didn't break any rods this year. I'm so proud of you. |
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| ZACH'S
FIRST TARPON ON FLY |
Zach Keefe (11) and his first tarpon on fly
Zach (Uncle Zacharia) is an extraordinary angler and truly a
joy to fish with. His abilities to spot fish and present the
bait are truly incredible. Look out fishing world because Uncle
Zach is coming to town. We can not forget Dan "Hollywood"
Keefe for his amazing ability to set the hook!!! I'd like to
thank to entire Keefe Family, Dan, Julie, Zach and little Dan
for the past 3 days. I had a great time and it is truly a pleasure
to fish with you guys!!! |
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THE
BROOKLYN DUO |
| These two guys Jimmy "The Fish" (Left) and Joey Russo
(Right) with a trophy size Tarpon. These guys are my paisans
from Queens New York and let me tell you, Joey, who landed this
fish didn't play around. He had this fish landed in 30 minutes
flat. This was the first year that I fished with Joey and I
am happy to say that this was Joey's first Tarpon he has landed
in his 10 years coming to the Florida Keys. We also had another
big fish on during this day that took us out 3 miles into the
ocean. With the ocean being so rough that day and after numerous
waves taken over the bow, we decided to "POP EM or STOP
EM" which means turn the fishes head or break the line
trying. Well I guess Pop Em would be in order here. I had a
great time Joey!!! See you next year!! |
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THE
CAPTAIN SCORES! |
| Well, I think I will put myself on
the great catches page this week. I caught this 120 lb. tarpon
on fly, fishing with my girlfriend April and my best bud Captain
Eddie Hill. I fought this fish for approximately 20 minutes,
it jumped about 8 times and almost had me spooled once. April
caught a 30 lb. tarpon first thing in the morning on her first
cast and like her, I caught my tarpon on my first cast also.
And believe or not, Eddie wasn't left out at all. He managed
about a 100 lber on fly too. So, we each got our fish. Being
a guide, it is rare to go fun fishing due to the fact that
when the fishing is the best I am on the poling platform guiding
my clients to their tarpon but even I need a day off to enjoy
my favorite thing, catching a Tarpon on fly. It feels good
being on the pointy end of the boat once in a while.. Thanks
for poling me to that awesome fish Eddie and great job on
your tarpon April!! |
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DENISE - FIRST TARPON |
This was Denise Lee's first tarpon of her long fishing career
and let me tell you something, this fish was crazy. We must
have weaved in and out of the bridge 10 times. Denise did
a fabulous job in getting this fish to the boat.
I thought we lost her a couple of times but she hung in there
tough. She caught this fish on 20 lb. spinning tackle and
saved it from breaking off numerous times. Earl (Denise's
other half) and I are very proud of her!!! Denise YOU RULE!!!!! |
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 Far Right: Chris Dakan with his first redfish on fly. He caught this
fish on his first cast ever to a redfish. It was awesome !!
Right: That's me (on Left) and Randy Dakan,
with his first redfish also. The Dakan bothers put a double
team on the reds that day.
Thanks guys!! Till next time... |
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LIGHT TACKLE TARPON |
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photos were taken while fishing with Dan Haude, a resident
of Lakewood Ohio. Arriving at the last spot of the day, I
was poling along this grassy shallow water flat in search
of some tarpon. After a few minutes, I spotted this large
Tarpon cruising lazily on the surface. "Dan, 2 O'clock
15 feet, big fish" I said as I saw the tarpon's tail
float to the surface, and with a flick of the wrist and great
poise, Dan was hooked up. After about 25 minutes and numerous
gill rattling jumps, this beautiful fish estimated over 65
lbs., was boatside. What makes this catch so amazing is that
this fish was caught on 8 lb. test and a 6 inch 20 lb. shock
leader. This Tarpon ate a live shrimp and was caught in about
2 feet of water. One word... AWESOME!! Great Job Dan! |
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BRIAN'S FIRST TARPON |
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is Brian from good ole Mississippi with his first tarpon.
Brian did an awesome job fighting this fish. He caught it
on 15 lb plug gear with a live mullet. We had 3 days of fishing
that week, Eric also hooked a monster tarpon on fly that shattered
his 12 weight G-Loomis rod. It was something to remember!!
It was a fantastic 3 days. And with these guys I surely wont
forget them. Truly a pleasure to fish with and with their
great angling skills, it all makes for a good combination.
I will see these guys again next year and they better bring
some deer meat or quails or something.. OR ELSE!!!! |
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