Fishing: Hooking Tarpon from No Name Key Bridge (Big Pine Key, Florida)
March 30, 2014
Norwegian Sun: 10-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, FL
April 7, 2014Fishing: Hooking Tarpon from No Name Key Bridge (Big Pine Key, Florida)
March 30, 2014Norwegian Sun: 10-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, FL
April 7, 2014Do Tarpons Bite? We Found Out at Robbie's! (Islamorada, Florida)
QUESTION: Have you visited Robbie's Marina to feed the Tarpons?!
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Distance Traveled
~23 miles one-way from Riptide Carefree RV Park
Address
77522 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL
Cheap Thrill
$1.00 /per person
$3.00 /bait bucket
Tarpon Facts
- Fossil research shows that tarpon have been swimming in our oceans since prehistoric times.
- Tarpon can reach sizes up to 8 feet and can weigh up to 280 pounds.
- Because of its strength, stamina, and fighting ability, the tarpon is one of Florida's premier game fish.
(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife)
Tarpon is a bony fish so it's considered more trouble than it's worth to eat.
But what do tarpon eat?
Mullets, pinfish, marine catfishes, Atlantic needlefish, sardines, shrimp, and crabs.
What eats tarpon? Sharks!!!
Two Bull Sharks Steal Trophy Tarpon (1:34)
Let's go feed some Tarpons!!!
Bill at the Entrance of Robbie's and here I have my bait buckets…getting ready to feed tarpon at Robbie's Marina.
Let's go feed some Tarpons!!!
Snapshots here of Robbie's Marina Dock - walking towards the Tarpon Feeding area; Pelicans hanging out hoping to steal any bait fish the tarpon don't snatch up first; What Tarpon (aka Silver King) looks like up close.
What Does the Inside of a Tarpon's Mouth Feel Like? Sandpaper!!!
I volunteer to feed the tarpon first and got off with a few scratches… look at my hand and forearm. This tarpon leaps out of the water and puts his mouth halfway up my forearm to grab the bait fish. Startled me, for sure!
It did sting a bit... Bill's turn! Bill bled a little more than me, but it was worth it!!!
Bucketlist Activities & Tours
Full Day Fishing Charter - 42' Liberty
DirtyBoat Charters LLC
Duration
(Full Day) 8 Hours
About
We stop to catch live bait via cast net or Sabiki rigs first and then go to the reef to catch dinner such as Yellowtail Snapper, Grouper, Mutton Snapper, etc. Once we have dinner in the box then we will go to a deep water wreck to capture something bigger. Live bait makes the WORLD of difference when on the hunt for that trophy catch!
We also clean your catch at the end of every trip!
22' Twin Vee - Bridge & Bay Fishing
DirtyBoat Charters LLC
Duration
1/2 Day or 3/4 Day Charters
About
Types of fishing:
• Tarpon fishing April through June only.
• Bridge & Bay fishing for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper and more!
Offshore Fishing
Hound Dawg Charters
Duration
1/2 Day, 3/4 Day, Full Day Charters
About
Join us for an incredible offshore fishing trip! This trip is perfect for beginner to advanced anglers. Our experienced team will make your trip unforgettable. There is a first mate on board to clean and fillet your catch, also to assist you in any way possible.
Hound Dawg Charters is able to hold 6 anglers fishing at the same time without bumping elbows. She’s quite comfortable, so you can relax and just focus on the perfect cast. A fully air-conditioned cabin will keep you cool and added comfort comes from a full-head toilet.