Benefits Of Key West Tarpon Guides
Thursday, February 13, 2014
By Winnie Ford
The tarpon is one of the fish that is most sought after in Key West. It is also called the silver king and grows to over 200lbs. The majority of the migrating fish seen between April and June are in the range of 70lbs. This however does not mean one cannot find larger ones. There are a number of techniques of fishing and one chooses what they feel is best for them. For those that look to fish in Key West tarpon guides are very vital.
Fly fishing is one of the very easy ways to get tarpon, especially when they become a bit picky. It will however be important to make the right choice of fly as it will enhance chances of success. The factors that are considered when getting a fly are shape, color, size and their action. The most important factor to consider in choosing a fly to be used in salty water is action. A fly is designed to float, sink or be partially sunken in water.
Guides offer many patterns and colors that individuals will be expected to choose from. The ease with which hook up is done will be dependent on the choice of fly, further underlining the importance of making the right choices. Tarpons will be found in large pods during their early migration period. Others will be found in deeper flats and channels.
Migrating tarpons are fun and the guide will usually ask individuals to get be up early and fish for rolling fish. At such times, the fish are excited and will perform some kind of dance through daisy chaining in circles. While early morning is still a great time for fishing, the fish can still be found throughout the day and even after it becomes dark.
Among the most popular trips is that to Key West Harbor. It is not uncommon to find people using several hook ups. For persons that have full-day charters, fishing can be done all through the day, plus they can catch more fish at night to use for dinner. Fishing at night is an interesting sport in itself. Most people enjoy it. Sinking plugs and spin casting outfits are used to reel through water in nearby deeper channels.
Guidance will also be required when it comes to hook setting. Hook setting should not be very hard. Given that tarpons have hard mouths, it is advisable to back some 10 feet from the line and then letting the line to tighten. On the other hand, there are those that leave the rod in the holder until such a time that the fish start to strip the line from the reel. There also is the option of putting the tip of the rod in water before pulling fast.
Guidance is also required with right setting of the drag. There are a number of anglers set the drag too tight. A good rule is 20 to 25 percent of the line. It is also worth remembering that knots weaken lines by as much as 25 percent. If the tarpon keep breaking the line, heavier lines are used.
For individuals that look forward to fishing in Key West tarpon guides are very important. They insure fishing is effectively and efficiently done. It is one of the ways to ensure fishing tarpon becomes enjoyable.
Fly fishing is one of the very easy ways to get tarpon, especially when they become a bit picky. It will however be important to make the right choice of fly as it will enhance chances of success. The factors that are considered when getting a fly are shape, color, size and their action. The most important factor to consider in choosing a fly to be used in salty water is action. A fly is designed to float, sink or be partially sunken in water.
Guides offer many patterns and colors that individuals will be expected to choose from. The ease with which hook up is done will be dependent on the choice of fly, further underlining the importance of making the right choices. Tarpons will be found in large pods during their early migration period. Others will be found in deeper flats and channels.
Migrating tarpons are fun and the guide will usually ask individuals to get be up early and fish for rolling fish. At such times, the fish are excited and will perform some kind of dance through daisy chaining in circles. While early morning is still a great time for fishing, the fish can still be found throughout the day and even after it becomes dark.
Among the most popular trips is that to Key West Harbor. It is not uncommon to find people using several hook ups. For persons that have full-day charters, fishing can be done all through the day, plus they can catch more fish at night to use for dinner. Fishing at night is an interesting sport in itself. Most people enjoy it. Sinking plugs and spin casting outfits are used to reel through water in nearby deeper channels.
Guidance will also be required when it comes to hook setting. Hook setting should not be very hard. Given that tarpons have hard mouths, it is advisable to back some 10 feet from the line and then letting the line to tighten. On the other hand, there are those that leave the rod in the holder until such a time that the fish start to strip the line from the reel. There also is the option of putting the tip of the rod in water before pulling fast.
Guidance is also required with right setting of the drag. There are a number of anglers set the drag too tight. A good rule is 20 to 25 percent of the line. It is also worth remembering that knots weaken lines by as much as 25 percent. If the tarpon keep breaking the line, heavier lines are used.
For individuals that look forward to fishing in Key West tarpon guides are very important. They insure fishing is effectively and efficiently done. It is one of the ways to ensure fishing tarpon becomes enjoyable.
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