I had the perfect opportunity this weekend. Got a call from a friend Upontop, (Capt.Glenn Taylor). He told me he was getting out with his long time fishing buddy Chucky (Capt. Charles Anderson). For you guest it, Poons! Well momma didn't raise no fool. After re-arranging some plans I was stoked. I added to my anticipation by attending a Tarpon seminar by Capt. Jim Lemke the night before, which got me going even more. I could barely sleep and was there at the ramp on the dot.
After getting bait we were off to the skyway to try our luck. I figured these veterans would be bored with this stuff by now but I was wrong. Everyone was giddy with anticipation of a tarpon screaming drag at the end of the other line. I guess some things just never get too old. Let me tell ya, we were not disappointed.
Using a variety of bait we had a good bite going early before the fleet of boats showed up. Along with a few grouper by-catch, we went 3 for 3 on big Tarpon ranging est. 90 to 150 lbs.
Hopefully, the drag screams the excitement of the moment was captured on the video and photos. These 2 guys probably have caught 100 times more tarpon than me but they were just as excited as I was that day. Thanks Glenn and Chucky, it was quite an experience and it won't be soon forgotten.
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVtRu8CAINk
That's a big fish 
