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• The tarpon is the only fish with an air bladder so they can absorb oxygen from the air
  • The rolling on the surface is in fact air breathing
  
  
• The tarpon is one of the most primitive fish living, as revealed by the position of their fin and the large scales



• A tarpon has been recorded at more than 8 FT. and 350 lbs.
  • Boca Grande's largest recorded was in 1972 and weight 236lbs.
  • Boca Grande's average tarpon is between 75 to 80 lbs. with many caught over 100 lbs.
  
  
• Tarpon can live 55 to 60 years

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• Most reliable specie of fish caught on charters
  
  
• They can be found schooled up on saltwater flats



• Very similar to fishing for bonefish
  
  
• A stubborn fish on light tackle

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• Found in brackish waters along mangrove shorelines
  
  
• Water can be wholly fresh or salt but cannot be below 60 degrees



• The fight of this fish will remain in your memory!

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• Found inshore and near shore inhabiting inlets, bays, sand bars, and around navigational markers
  
  
• Great opportunity for sight-casting



• One of the toughest fish in the flats
  
  
• Range in size from 30 to over 100 pounds

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Spotted Sea Trout

• Found inshore or near shore, in sea grass beds or sandy mud bottoms
  
  
• Range up to 4 pounds



• Has a soft mouth and will test your finesse abilities

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