Tarpon Sports Fishing Information.

  Science Name: Megalops atlanticus
  Other Names: poons, silver king, sabalo Ideal Temp: 75 to 90
  Environment: inshore, coastal
  Techniques: medium tackle, casting, heavy tackle fly


  Brus Laguna has one of the largest populations of tarpon in Central America this makes for some of the best tarpon sport fishing in the world.

The numerous rivers, streams and lagoons of the area provide unlimited fishing spots and some great tarpon fishing.
 

The tarpon is a large thick-bodied fish with a silver-colored front its back can range from a dark green to grey. The tarpon has a large strong scoop shaped mouth and it has an elongated dorsal fin. Its scales are large and thick and very strong.

  The tarpon is regarded as one of the worlds best fighting game fish it is famous for amazing leaps into the air while it battles with the fisherman.
  Most tarpon landed are between 40 to 80 pounds though tarpon can grow up to 300 pound. The world all tackle record is 283 pounds 4ounces.
 

 

 

 


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