Bill Beachem caught and released this tarpon this past week in the waters of the gulf off Sarasota.
Tarpon fishing got off to a slow start this week with wind and rain early in the week. However several clients were able to brave the weather conditions and land a few tarpon.
Folks who landed tarpon this week include Jimmy Bayes of New Jersey, Pat Leach of Nebraska, Bill Beachem of Sarasota and North Carolina, Doug Manning of Clearwater and Mark Beachem of Sarasota.
Top fish honors go to Mark with one of the largest tarpon on my boat in years. It was in excess of 175 pounds and was boat side after a grueling one hour and twenty-minute battle. The tarpon were eating crabs and pinfish.
Remember, the best time to go fishing is when you can and be sure to save some for seed!
Jeffri is a fourth generation native Floridian who grew up in Bowling Green, Florida, located in Hardee County. While growing up on a cattle and citrus operation Jeffri fished many creeks and lakes in the central Florida area as well as the Peace River.
