We just recently learned how to fish for tarpon. Today, we’ve changed it up and went to feed them…. HAND FEED these "silver kings!!!" I first learned about this cheap thrill from an Episode of TripFlip from the Travel Channel and was inspired to add it to our itinerary. Experiencing such a thrill in the states was unbelievable. They didn’t even ask us to sign a waiver.
~23 miles one-way from Riptide Carefree RV Park
77522 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL
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$1.00 /per person
$3.00 /bait bucket
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(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife)
Tarpon is a bony fish so it’s considered more trouble than it’s worth to eat.
Mullets, pinfish, marine catfishes, Atlantic needlefish, sardines, shrimp, and crabs.
Two Bull Sharks Steal Trophy Tarpon (1:34)
This tarpon leaps out of the water and puts his mouth halfway up my forearm to grab the bait fish.
I got off with a few scratches…
It did sting a bit… Bill’s turn!
Bill bled a little more than me, but it was worth it!!!
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QUESTION: Are you ready to grab your bucket of bait fish and head down to the dock at Robbie’s Marina?!
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