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Fishing => Member Fishing Reports and Photos => Topic started by: Dominick on April 01, 2011, 03:16:47 AM

Title: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Dominick on April 01, 2011, 03:16:47 AM
I finally figured out how to post pictures from photobucket.  I am going to post my personal best.  This is my biggest Tarpon, estimated weight 80lbs.  San Juan Puerto, Rico with Capitan Omar of ESPN fame.  I fished with him before he got famous.  Visit his site and picture gallery at
http://www.fishinginpuertorico.com if you would like to.  Dominick

(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/lmdl4law/scan0108.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: redsetta on June 18, 2012, 04:34:56 AM
G'day Dominick,
I must've missed this the first time around.
Any chance you could reload the photo?
It sounds epic. ;) ;D
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Dominick on June 19, 2012, 12:50:12 AM
Here you go Justin.  All fixed.  Dominick
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Alto Mare on June 19, 2012, 12:56:26 AM
Domenico, I didn't think you used spinners. Tell me more about that gear....if you can remember.
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Dominick on June 19, 2012, 01:02:30 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 19, 2012, 12:56:26 AM
Domenico, I didn't think you used spinners. Tell me more about that gear....if you can remember.
Sal all I remember is that the reels have 15lb test line.  So fighting and bringing those big Tarpon to the boat is not easy.  Of course when one has congenital, innate talent, and good looks he makes it look easy.  :-*  Dominick
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: redsetta on June 19, 2012, 01:11:58 AM
Just as I suspected - that's epic!
And all the more impressive on 15lb.
Nice work Dominick.
I saw a show on these a while back (may have been Cuba?) and it's definitely on the bucket list.
QuoteOf course when one has congenital, innate talent, and good looks he makes it look easy.
Well, the proof's in the pudding, so one can't argue with that. ;) ;D
Cheers mate, Justin
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Rare on June 19, 2012, 01:19:36 AM
That is one big pilchard you caught there  ;D When fishing in the keys bridge unless things are slow we all hope that they don't find our bait.
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: wallacewt on June 19, 2012, 02:38:42 AM
that is the fish of my dreams,100lb + fish in shallow water,we are going justin,we're just 1 lotto win away.gd one dom!
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Dominick on June 19, 2012, 03:08:20 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on June 19, 2012, 02:38:42 AM
that is the fish of my dreams,100lb + fish in shallow water,we are going justin,we're just 1 lotto win away.gd one dom!
Meet me in Puerto Rico and we'll do it.  Don't wait for the lottery, dig into the retirement fund.  Didn't you know that good estate planning is spending your last penny on the day you die.  :D  Dominick
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: wallacewt on June 19, 2012, 06:10:45 AM
whats wrong with florida?
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Alto Mare on June 19, 2012, 06:26:08 AM
Quote from: Pescachaser on June 19, 2012, 01:02:30 AM

Sal all I remember is that the reels have 15lb test line.  So fighting and bringing those big Tarpon to the boat is not easy.  Of course when one has congenital, innate talent, and good looks he makes it look easy.  :-*  Dominick
I hear ya! You're the man! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Danhans on June 19, 2012, 06:18:14 PM
wow!! congratulations!
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Bryan Young on June 19, 2012, 07:14:06 PM
That's one nice fish you caught there.
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Dominick on June 20, 2012, 01:24:58 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on June 19, 2012, 06:10:45 AM
whats wrong with florida?

Wallace:  I forgot that you said you would be going to Florida.  I promise you, when you go to Florida, I'll meet you there.  Dominick
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: wallacewt on June 20, 2012, 02:46:05 AM
ok buddy,id like that
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: Dominick on June 20, 2012, 05:23:35 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on June 20, 2012, 02:46:05 AM
ok buddy,id like that
I need to qualify that.  I'll fish with you but I won't drink with you after that 5 hour bar session you wrote about.  ;D Dominick
Title: Re: Photo of my biggest Tarpon
Post by: wallacewt on June 20, 2012, 06:44:30 AM
ok we will have to leave marko at home,but it was a bit of a giggle