What can i say about tarpon, aside from that I, have never actually caught or fished for one .And its not for lack of want to. Geography is  my biggest adversary there,(i don’t  live near the ocean).Specifically, i have a strong desire to attempt , and likely to the great humor of any one watching,salt water fly fishing for tarpon. 

Known for explosive top water action, and lengthy battles, they are widely popular with salt water anglers. Tarpon grow to about 5–8 ft. long and weigh 80-280 lbs. They have dorsal and anal soft rays and have a bluish or greenish back. They possess distinctive lateral lines and have shiny silvery scales that cover most of the body except for the head. They have large eyes with adipose eyelids and a broad mouth with a prominent lower jaw that juts out farther than the rest of the face, something only a mother,,or fisherman could truly appreciate.. , 

 The photo included here, is Mr. Lawrence Reed,one of my personal heros and president  of the, 

 Foundation for Economic Education, of  Irvington, New York 

 President · Sep 2008 to present ·FEE is the oldest free market think tank in America, founded in 1946 by the late Leonard Read (no relation). 

 In his off time Mr Reed enjoys the outdoors as much as possable. Much like most of us finding a great release in it. 

 On a trip to Naples Florida in 2009, he caught this young, but lively Tarpon,, it was catch and release, as is more often than not the case with Mr.Reed, and not a fly,  but useing the captains spinning gear that was onhand 

 (concessions must sometimes be made).  A pleasant and fruitful trip just the same, was about a ten minute battle, useing all sides of the boat,and one, id wager to say he will always remember.A far cry from the Catfish ill be after come spring, but a dream fish just the same, but  one day, it will be, a tarpon in the sun. 

 Happy hunting, leave nothing but foot prints. 

 A special thanks to Lawrence Reed, we appreciate all you do sir.