Tarpon
Tarpon Fishing in Georgia
The silver king, migrating along Florida, the Gulf, and the Southeast in spring and summer. Tarpon leap like nothing else and are almost always released.
Best Months: Apr to Jul
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Tarpon
Nothing specific listed for October. Try a neighboring month.
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Rod & Reel
Tarpon Setup
Tarpon
Fly 9 ft 11 or 12 wt rod, floating or intermediate tarpon line, 60 to 80 lb shock tippet.
Spin / Cast 7.5 ft heavy spinning rod, 6000 to 8000 reel, 50 lb braid with an 80 lb leader.
Georgia
Where to Catch Tarpon
Georgia
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Gear for Tarpon
Fly Lines
RIO Tarpon Fly Line
A tropical line that stays stiff in heat for long casts to rolling tarpon.
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Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 10 wt Fly Rod
Backbone for big flies, heavy wind, and fish that run into the backing.
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Costa Polarized Fishing Sunglasses
Polarized lenses cut glare so you can see fish, structure, and flats.
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Gamakatsu Circle Hooks
Circle hooks set themselves in the corner of the mouth and make release easy.
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Seaguar Tarpon Leader Material
Heavy fluorocarbon shock leader that survives tarpon jaws and gill plates.
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