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Like a lot of fight in your fish? Well, the might Tarpon is just the fish for you. We are talking about a monster fish that can come in at over 200 pounds and give you a workout you will not soon forget.

When it comes to the perfect warrior fish, the Tarpon is high on the list. Bigger than a middle linebacker, they measure out as much as 280 pounds and eight feet in length. They also like a good fight, so warm up those shoulders and arms.

If I asked you what fish family a 200 plus pound fish with a length of up to eight feet would be in, you would probably come up with some good guesses. None of them would be the herring, but it is true. Yes, the might Tarpon is a herring.

Deoxygenated areas of the ocean are becoming a big problem because fish cannot live in them. Well, the Tarpon does not mind them. It simply surfaces and breathes directly from the air instead of through the water. A buff fish, indeed.

Fishing for Tarpon requires no special tackle per se. The only really want to go with something that is heavy duty and can take a beating. A Tarpon will pretty much run and jump for as long as you can last.

The Tarpon is not a picky eater. Bait fish, crab and squid are common bait, but ask the locals in your area what is exciting the Tarpon. In fact, this is a rule you should follow for just about any area.

The real beauty of the Tarpon is it likes to stay close the shoreline. This makes it a great game fish because not only does it have a lot of fight in it, but it has limited room to dive. As a result, it tends to run like a puma and jump out of the water like a kangaroo.

It is hard to imagine a better situation. You have a big, spectacular fish that stays close to shore and loves to put up a fight. Heck, you just need bait, basic tackle and an ability to get down to the shore. Does it get any better than that?

We all dream of epic fights with big, aggressive fish. Most of us cannot afford the cost or time to fly to exotic fishing destinations. This makes the Tarpon one of the great game fish for us regular anglers.

About the Author

Tom Gibson writes about bass fishing for NomadJournals.com where you can find fishing log books.

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