Giant Tarpon Caught on Video Swimming in Florida Waters

A giant tarpon was caught recently on video swimming in the waters off Florida. The impressive fish was estimated to weigh in at over 200 pounds and measured approximately seven feet long.

The video of the giant tarpon was captured by pro angler Drew classes as he fished with a friend near Steinhatchee, Florida. Classes said that he had never seen anything like it before in all his years of fishing.

In an interview about the catch, Classes remarked, "It was just eating and rolling around near the boat - it was pretty amazing to see." The angler also said that he and his friend had to work hard to get the fish on board their vessel.

Fortunately, they were successful and were able to enjoy a delicious meal of fresh tarpon meat soon after landing the fish. While giant tarpon can be found in both salt and freshwater habitats, they are most commonly found in estuaries and brackish water.

Giant tarpon are targeted by sport fishermen because of their size and fighting ability. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) recognizes a world record for this species that stands atkins 305 pounds. Unlike some other large game fish, tarpon are not considered a threat to humans and are relatively docile when caught on hook-and-line.

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Tarpon fishing has become a popular sport, as anglers attempt to land the fish. These monsters can weigh more than 200 pounds, and they are known for their jumping behavior. Researchers are studying the jumping behavior of tarpon in captivity, in an effort to learn more about the fish. Anglers are gearing up for the tarpon fishing season, and they are hoping to catch one of these fish.