FletcherG1991 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 i was at the tackle shop today and saw a poster advertising for a fly fishing charter in sydney..... it was listing species and had pictures.....anyway..... one said tarpon..... is there Tarpon in sydney ? are they around all that much or only in sertain spots ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I know they've been caught in Queenscliff lagoon but I haven't heard of any solid reports elsewhere in Sydney. Just the odd unconfirmed rumour. Anyone else? Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthegame Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 The only place i have ever caught tarpon was Cairnes on lures. I have never heard of any around Sydney but that doesn't mean much coming from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-Pete Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Many years ago Vic McCrystal came down and fished the Port Hacking River and he caught a Tarpon whilst trolling in South West Arm so they do come down this way but as for numbers I wouldn't bank on catching to many Big Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Zee Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Whats Tarpon? and where's Flattieman? havent seen him on here for ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Good question I think Flattieman may be away on holidays. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 Whats Tarpon? and where's Flattieman? havent seen him on here for ages! this is a tarpon although the ones in Sydney are MUCH smaller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinMadness Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi Guys, Coming from North Queensland I have caught many Tarpon on fly, lure and plastic and they are a awesome species to catch. I am very very very very very suprised to hear that Tarpon has been caught around Sydney, as mentioned above, that is just incredible. Tarpon are what you would call, a welcome catch for their acrobatic peformance, however not for their eating qualities. Tarpon are loaded wtih bones and dont really have a lot of meat on them however the aboriginals around Far North Queensland and predominantly more the remote townships the further north you go, do eat them. Tarpon eat baits, lures and flies quite welcomingly, however you need to match the hatch. If you are fishing for them in North Queensland, and early morning, you will see a swirl on top of the water and bubbles. The Tarpon actually come up and swallow air to stabilize their bouyancy. The aim of this then, is if you are fishing with a lure of fly is to cast right on the boil. Usually this will result in a strike. Sizes vary and as the picture below shows, this is a overseas version of a tarpon however in Australia, if you catch one greater than 3 kilos, you will be a very popular little fello / lady. The main sizes are around anywhere from tiddlers of 300 to 500 grams up to a standard size of 900 grams to 1.5kg. These fish are found all over Darwin etc, and through the east coast of australia but I believe limited to around Noosa / Gold Coast area. This is where you will find greater numbers. They are found in lagoons, rivers, ponds, dams etc. That is sort of it in a nutshell. Click here to see a typical Tarpon caught in Australia so you can all have a look of an aussie version. Usually aussie fish mean big, however, in this case, the americans etc have this won this over Australia, they grow horses over there, again as displayed is this topic. BUt if you have a light light spin stick and want some fun, Tarpon are the go. Note, Owner hooks are suggested based on the tarpons hard bony mouth. Psssssttt - they also make great dead towed baits for marlin or teasers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Thanks for that info Marlin-Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Zee Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 this is a tarpon although the ones in Sydney are MUCH smaller thanks mate. gee thats a serious fish Hi Guys, Coming from North Queensland I have caught many Tarpon on fly, lure and plastic and they are a awesome species to catch. I am very very very very very suprised to hear that Tarpon has been caught around Sydney, as mentioned above, that is just incredible. Tarpon are what you would call, a welcome catch for their acrobatic peformance, however not for their eating qualities. Tarpon are loaded wtih bones and dont really have a lot of meat on them however the aboriginals around Far North Queensland and predominantly more the remote townships the further north you go, do eat them. Tarpon eat baits, lures and flies quite welcomingly, however you need to match the hatch. If you are fishing for them in North Queensland, and early morning, you will see a swirl on top of the water and bubbles. The Tarpon actually come up and swallow air to stabilize their bouyancy. The aim of this then, is if you are fishing with a lure of fly is to cast right on the boil. Usually this will result in a strike. Sizes vary and as the picture below shows, this is a overseas version of a tarpon however in Australia, if you catch one greater than 3 kilos, you will be a very popular little fello / lady. The main sizes are around anywhere from tiddlers of 300 to 500 grams up to a standard size of 900 grams to 1.5kg. These fish are found all over Darwin etc, and through the east coast of australia but I believe limited to around Noosa / Gold Coast area. This is where you will find greater numbers. They are found in lagoons, rivers, ponds, dams etc. That is sort of it in a nutshell. Click here to see a typical Tarpon caught in Australia so you can all have a look of an aussie version. Usually aussie fish mean big, however, in this case, the americans etc have this won this over Australia, they grow horses over there, again as displayed is this topic. BUt if you have a light light spin stick and want some fun, Tarpon are the go. Note, Owner hooks are suggested based on the tarpons hard bony mouth. Psssssttt - they also make great dead towed baits for marlin or teasers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IFishSick. Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 That is one big Tarpon I tell you what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 The Giant Tarpon is one of Saltwater Flyfishing's Grand-Slam. (The other two are the Bonefish and the Permit). They grow to epic proportions as evidenced by the photo. They sight-fish them... Can you imagine the buck fever trying to flip a piece of fluff to one of those monters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Whats Tarpon? and where's Flattieman? havent seen him on here for ages! Good question I think Flattieman may be away on holidays. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Hi guys! Don't be alarmed - I'm back . As mrsswordie said, I've been up on the Central Coast for 9 days and had some horrific internet access troubles... Long story... not happy... Fishing was good, though - so I'm happy. Friday Fishy News will be up soon! (Catch-up version) And just gimme a yell if you want more info on the tarpon, R_Zee. It's good to be back. Ooh... My 2c worth on tarpon... they lurk in many a coastal lagoon - even in Sydney.... Ssh... It's true, though - people have been pulling the odd tarpon out of 'goons for ages - but I wouldn't advertise it for fishing charters... They're only little ones too... Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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