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Gulf fishing for tarpon are worth the effort

Catching silver kings great fun on fly rods From the desk of the FWC, By Stan Kirkland The coastal waters of Florida are home to a wide variety of fish but tarpon have few equals when it comes to strength and jumping ability. Commonly called “silver kings,” tarpon are found all along the Gulf Coast in the summer months and as far north as Virginia on the Atlantic. Tarpon can grow to 8 feet in length and weigh up to...