Tarpon, despite their size and strength, are surprisingly fragile creatures—especially after a hard fought battle on the fly. ~ Knowing how to handle and release a tarpon properly is essential to ensuring their survival. From fighting them hard and fast to safe handling and release techniques, every step matters in protecting tarpon for future generations. Let’s keep these iconic fish thriving. ~ Head over to the [LINK IN BIO] to learn the best practices for tarpon catch and release. ~ 🎥: @sara

Check out the size of this Tarpon and what is the tourist doing??!! Dude- Get out of the way! @mauriluvsfishing hooked into a stud of a Tarpon that ripped drag and went out several hundred yards on the first run. Even more impressive was bowing to the king when the tarpon jumped so it would not come unhooked. After a long fight the Tarpon finally came into the pier, but not before going out for yet another run. This was a fight over inches and eventually he was able to bring it down to the beach