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Tarpon bite is on in both Carolinas

Redfish, flounder, and speckled trout are all biting hot in the lowcountry, but the silver king is also in the mix. And while their numbers aren’t as abundant as the inshore’s big three, some anglers have had success hooking and landing tarpon in the past few weeks. […]

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Youth surf angler catches huge tarpon on Portsmouth Island

An angler’s first saltwater fishing trip is always something special. But, 15-year-old Kyle Crissler of Jacksonville, Ark. took it to another level while surf fishing with his friend, Matthew Usrey, and his dad, Robert Usrey, on Portsmouth Island on June 27th. While hoping to catch a shark, Kyle intercepted a tarpon over 6 feet long instead. […]

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Cape Fear tarpon arrive in July

Tarpon, aka silver kings, bring excitement to fishermen at their mere mention. These big fish make summer forays into the waters of the Carolinas, and one place that attracts a visiting tarpon population each summer is the area around the mouth of the Cape Fear River. […]