Big Fish in Florida

The first 2 days of my fishing experience were not what I expected and was not looking forward to the rest of the week.

On our first session I had an 80lb. Tarpon and lost others as I could not handle the strength of such big fish. During our Monday evening session again I had difficulties with a big fish Dave took the rod from me, seconds later the rod was dragged from his hand, the rod and reel lost to the sea forever.

During the following discussion with Dave I said I did not want to have any more to do with big fish and if any more were hooked the other fishing guest could take the rod and land the fish but not me.

The rest of the week was excellent, Dave took us in the mornings to fish the flats for bonefish, small sharks rays etc. Dave went off early each morning to buy prawns and I used a lighter rod and caught very many rays to 40lb. shark to 70lb. (they do-not fight as hard as Tarpon) and many other species. The other guest was also happy with this type of fishing in the morning. Each evening we would return to the Tarpon fishing area and I would continue fishing the lighter rod and catching interesting and sizable fish.

My only constructive comment would be that you as the tour operator should make sure that before each guest commits to a fishing trip that you do ensure that both of you do know what type of fishing they want and they know what's on offer at the location.

Your arrangements for my holiday were excellent, flights, pick-ups at the airport and return travel all on time

Thanks' Brian Pickard