Looking for smokers...

[Vlap]

(smoker kings that is)

Unfortunately the water was too warm (85) and there were only shark, Tarpon and Spanish Mackerel.

Still shaking from the day. Over 8 miles paddled with tarpon and Mackerel caught... My buddy jumped a large thresher or spinner shark as well. Photo is blurry. I need a new photographer! It works though!!!

It all started with a nice sunrise.


The peace was soon shattered.


Lucky for me I had a good coach during the fight. (I think the smile on Dave's face is due to the fact that Mark's pliers are rapidly descending to the bottom of the gulf.)


What a fun fish to catch!


Now how do you get the hooks out?

Fish for the smoker!

[minnbill]

WOW now thats to cool.I am jealous.you have way to much fun

[Kyote]

Vlap excellent, thats a nice tarpon for sure. and the mac's not bad. heck your doing better paddlin around then most folks burnin up 100s of gallons of fuel.

[Vlap]

I have had those guys threaten to run me over when I outfish them

[Gunslinger]

I envy you. I would love to fish like that. Hell, I'd be happy to just get the boat out. Me and the boy only been out once this year.

[Vlap]

They are a blast to catch. Can't wait to try it again.

I tell you this much. The caption in the photo of the fish jumping should read "OH $#!T" since that was the thought going through my head.

[lynsey123]

Vlap that looks great buddy, you can out fish me anytime as long as I can be there to see it.

[SmokinLee]

Wow !!! What a blast that looked like.

[Slanted88]

Nice...them lil snackers will be right nice on the smoker. A lil filet for me on some Cuban bread.........yeah Daddy!

[blues_n_cues]

They are a blast to catch. Can't wait to try it again.

I tell you this much. The caption in the photo of the fish jumping should read "OH $#!T" since that was the thought going through my head.

what about the free ride i KNOW ya had after that. talk about the dog taking the leash for a walk.

[Vlap]

Had a small ride but for big fish I use a drift chute to put extra pressure on the fish.
Also the tarpon spent alot of time 25' under me going in circles.

[Zeeker]

Vlap, I bet you had a ton of fun there. All the best.

[Fishawn]

Great pics man....... I love that one with the jumping Tarpon.... HANG ON!!!!!

[curious aardvark]

Wow - catching fish damn near as big as your boat. That is some picture.
Big game fishing in a canoe - man would i like to give that go, that's got to be exciting.
Too jealous to give points lol

[Vlap]

CA it is an incredible thrill! There is an aspect of danger to it that really makes it a thrill ride. While fighting these Tarpon you have the threat of them jumping on you, getting attacked by sharks (big bulls and hammerheads follow the tarpon) and many other things. Then just to be attached to a fish like that is an incredible experience. Its also very exhausting!