Homer Zulaica has an extensive background in sports medicine and the sale of medical products. A Florida resident, Homer Zulaica enjoys fishing with his sons in his free time.
One of the sought-after sportfish off the Florida coast is tarpon, typically found in warm waters that exceed 70 degrees. With a preferred temperature of 79 degrees, some local tarpon stay around Keys such as Islamorada and Boca Grande year-round. Places to seek them include deep channels and outfalls created by power plants.
Those tarpon that migrate typically arrive in April and stay through June, though they may last as long as December and come as early as February. The exact timing with which they make their way from the Keys to North Florida and back is highly variable, and it makes sense to research current weather patterns and fishing reports when considering an excursion.
The preferred tarpon bait is live mullet or crab, and the fish are most likely to bite early in the morning or in the late evening, depending on tide patterns. Given their size and ability to fight, the best tackle for tarpon is a medium-action 7-foot rod with a heavy reel. This provides the backbone needed to reel in the fish without completely tiring it out.
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