Silverking

"Silver King"

 

Tarpon, also nicknamed "Megapolis Aerobicus", their love for aerobics will give any angler a thrill.

Tarpon are also called tarpum, sabalo real, cuff, silverfish and Silver King.

Tarpon "Megalops Atlanticus"  Tarpon are among the most primitive fish living today, as revealed by the fin position, the heavy and distinctive scales, and their internal anatomy.  They are the only fish with an "air bladder" which allows them to absorb oxygen from the air and to live in waters with almost no oxygen content.

 
This young lady caught and landed by herself.

Tarpon estimated weight at 110 lbs. released in good condition.

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Redfish

Redfish

"Reddog" "Red" whatever nick name an angler may have for this fish, it is pound for pound one of the most exciting fish to catch.  It has a never give up attitude. Found up along the mangroves or in the open flats, Reds, may be seen pushing up wakes, tailing, or "backing", feeding in water so low their backs are out of the water.  

Snook

Snook
It's a largemouth bass on steroids. It is, for saltwater anglers, the ultimate fish.  The snook slams a surface bait like no other finny creature.    It is not fishing for the weak of heart.

 



Spotted Sea Trout
Spotted Sea Trout

At one time seatrout were the most popular sportfish in Florida. Years of too liberal bag limits and heavy commercial fishing pressure has taken its toll, and finding large seatrout as this one is fairly rare.


Cobia

Cobia

  Cobia rank as one of Florida's most exciting inshore gamefish.  Found in water as shallow as three feet and out to depths of over 100 feet. 

 

Florida Lobster

  

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