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sniz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Down with the family, got some good shots for my purposes, remembering the trip . the old man was along for the ride and he had a great time, caught and released his 1st Tarpon, one of his dreams his whole life so he couldn't be any happier! 1) The Pocket - Ted Williams favorite fishing spot, the cross is in his honor 2) Me scanning the beach for Tarpon 3) Hooked up! - you got to bow to the King when he gets mad! 4) 1 hour 5 minutes later, the Tarpon was at the boat 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) The Reward 10) 11) My brother John's turn - Here they come, dont move it 12) My brothers turn - The Strip 13) The Strike 14) Going ballistic 15) 16) 17) 18) 45 minutes in, the 115 heat index taking its tole 19) Tarpon - 1 , Stainless Steel Hook - 0 20) Exhausted 21) Old Man and the Sea 22) His catch Hope you all enjoyed, I know I did! All shots can be found here, over 80! : http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/Islamorada%202009/ Edited on Jul 03, 2009 at 08:43 PM · View previous versions Jul 02, 2009 at 01:40 PM

camerapapi Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #2 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Islamorada used to be "the fishing capital of the world" and although it is not now like it used to be, it still holds good fishing, backcountry and on the ocean. I fish regularly in the area for snappers on the ocean side but during the hot and humid days of summer I usually do my fishing at night. In winter things change, temperatures are cool and trolling is excellent for blackfin tuna, wahoo, dolphin and kingfish. These pictures are excellent. They show the action and the emotion of fishermen with the giants tarpons. The old man is holding a bonefish in his hand. I could not recognize the side of Islamorada you were in. Great shots and I am sure a good day full of fun. Congratulations! William Rodriguez Miami, Florida. Jul 02, 2009 at 02:07 PM

Rocketball Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Some great action shots..... Tarpon fishing is one of life's great pleasures..... Jul 02, 2009 at 02:14 PM

DannWunderlich Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #4 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada you ever fish up in destin fl? that is some great fishing in the gulf Jul 02, 2009 at 03:21 PM

G. Todd Kalif Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #5 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Love these--especially #6 and #8, with the size of the fish (and its scales) so clear. Brings back memories of diving in a school of tarpon just off Playa del Carmen. The animals are so regal--and I'm glad that you used barbless hooks and let that monster go to swim another day. Jul 02, 2009 at 06:43 PM

donmega Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #6 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada That's a wonderful series. Even without the words it would tell the story very well. Jul 02, 2009 at 08:46 PM

RRives Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #7 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Love these images, great capture and they really tell the story well. Jul 02, 2009 at 09:20 PM

SWRToad Online Image Upload: Off p.1 #8 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Dude right on! some great shots here, and what a awesome fish!. Love # 3,6,8 &14. Jul 02, 2009 at 10:31 PM

jordanwd Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #9 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada freakin awesome ! Jul 03, 2009 at 04:24 AM

DavidJBurger Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #10 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada One word- awesome!!!!!! Great shots! Jul 03, 2009 at 04:57 PM

Steve lamothe Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #11 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada WOW!! That is a life long dream of mine! Bones and Tarpin killing it on the strip, I need some of that immediately!! Great Series Jul 03, 2009 at 05:30 PM

sniz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #12 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada thanks guys!!! That was such a thrill I cant descriibe it the 2nd Tarpon I hooked was insane, took out over 200 yards into the backing and was headed for Cuba before it broke the line on a jump. Thought my reel was going to catch fire!!! all the photos can be found here, over 80 total: http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/Islamorada%202009/ Few other shots permit Brother ready to rock Lemon shark? Jul 03, 2009 at 08:41 PM

Matt OHarver Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #13 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada This is very good photography first and foremost. Second I have always wanted to do that, but A. I suck at fly fishing and B. I couldn't fight something bigger then me for an hour and still hope to win! Thanks for sharing. Matt Jul 04, 2009 at 05:12 AM

sniz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #14 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Matt OHarver wrote: This is very good photography first and foremost. Second I have always wanted to do that, but A. I suck at fly fishing and B. I couldn't fight something bigger then me for an hour and still hope to win! Thanks for sharing. Matt you should give it a shot sometime, its an amazing feeling to finally get one of those beasts in on a lil ole fly rod. honestly though, its not place to learn how to fy fish, you will die Jul 04, 2009 at 03:41 PM

Woods23 Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #15 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Outstanding you did two things got some great shots and made me want to go fishing right now....thanks and keep shooting! Jul 05, 2009 at 02:24 PM

sniz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #16 · Tarpon on the fly - Islamorada Woods23 wrote: Outstanding you did two things got some great shots and made me want to go fishing right now....thanks and keep shooting! forgot to check this thread! Thanks for the compliments!! 2 different guide services are now using a few of these shots on their brochures and websites...with my permission of course Matt Aug 05, 2009 at 07:40 PM

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