I posted a photo of gigantic tarpon off the coast of Africa a few weeks ago. I ran into another article on the location and had to post this photo of another tarpon of 200 lbs. This size fish is the average size they get . They say that you stand a much better chance of finding fish this size then the smaller 100 lb. fish. Notice tackle no fly rod here. P.M.

That is unbelievable, no wonder why that guy has a huge smile on his face

IGFA world record for tarpon is 283 lbs!!!

http://www.nicaraguafishing.com/World%20record.htm

Cool web site. This place looks like it would be a great vacation. I'm saving to go next year!!! Pretty reasonable prices too (I think).

Imagine that fish jumping into the boat.:smash:

are those things considered eatible?

Originally posted by Surfcastinglife
are those things considered eatible?

Depends on whether you're starving to death or not ;)

Let me put it this way---false albacore are considered more edible.

I have heard from a few Sushi chefs that false albacore makes great sashimi... it goes to mush when you cook it.

It tastes like chicken (there I said it)...

haha no wonder they get so big then! we dont eat em!