hairywater Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Just got back from a family holiday in costa Rica. Quite a surprise to me (wink wink) that the area we stayed is close to some prime tarpon waters near the Rio Sixola. Couldn't afford a charter so I consulted many boards like this (thanks) and brought a rig with me. Hired a local with a canoe and went looking for fish. It was still and hot, nice, since the canoe is only a 12 footer, but the fishing was slow. Started looking for bait, caught a small jack & lip hooked it and let him swim away, 1/2 hour later a poon rolled near us, I waited, he grabbed it, the hook bit and we were of on a 1 hour sleigh ride. Unbelievable action, runs, jumps, arm wrenching power of these fish is unbelievable. Here are some picks. Waiting Got a nibble First look Come to papa Thats a high as I could lift him Saying goodbye I reckon him in the 100lbs region. Caught on a Ugly Stik BWS 1100 , Okuma Baitrunner, spooled with 20lbs powerpro, to a 65lbs floro leader with a #7 Gamatsu Octopus hook on the business end. Thanks to the guys at Tightlines Fishermans Warehouse for stocking and selling me the stuff I needed. Buy local! I think this rig will work great on my kayak, hunting pike in Toronto Harbour Cheers Hairywater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thats awesome.... in a canoe... lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thats awesome. Tarpon in a canoe, I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 WOW. Well captured and narrated... Simpy awesome! cheers! HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 That is freaking awesome. Way to dig it out!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 In a canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 nantucket sleigh ride, sweet catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 How cool is that. Don't need a motor, just have the tarpon pull you around That water is so calm. Great pics and report. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Awesome fish man !!!! great report & pics too,. .what an experience sounds like a trip of a lifetime...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfisher Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 A 100 lb tarpon in a little canoe... now that's a story fit for Hemingway! WTG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 awesome job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Unreal, totally epic! BTW, what's a "poon"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairywater Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 tar"poon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 awesome fish man!!! did you get a length on him? awesome fight eh! just came back from tarpon fishing down south, nothing like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Nice report, and good job from the canoe. By far, tarpon has got to be the single most exciting fish to catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 How cool is that. Don't need a motor, just have the tarpon pull you around That water is so calm. Great pics and report. Joey Thats what I was going to say lol. Very detailed pics thanks for that excellent report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairywater Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I didn't bring a tape with me but I think i could scale it off the length of the zipper on my pants. I could do that in photoshop I think, any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Oh the irony. I really love the pic of the tarpon in the water, with the baitfish still hanging on the line. Like fishing for jewelry. Goethe is right. Seize the day. Well done! p.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 dang' Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 fish looks about 60 pounds to me, what a beauty, some great shots! Any sharks down there? have to watch out for releasing them, like a tic tac to a bull or hammer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairywater Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Did not see any sharks down there, spent a fair bit of time on the water in a kayak trolling. Jumped a few smaller ones on Rapala's, but without the circle hook, its pretty tough to hit the sweet spot in their mouths with big trebles. Wish I had brought a fly rod, there is this lagoon........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuro Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ya hit the jackpot! Can't win if you don't play. Wonderful fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Monstrous fish & a great tale to go with it, thanks for taking us along !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I wish it was less windy, I had my 10 weight but do not think it would of been big enough... you got it right about the circle hooks, I have used them before but am a real fan now. You did it the right way with the locals man... way better feeling then forking over the big cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 WOW...what a nice fish!!.....congrats and thanks for sharing that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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