Healthy release on one of Billys tarpon today. These are medium size tarpon we're able to land in under 10 minutes. An extra minute or two pulling them boatside helps revive them for a battle another day! #tarpon #tarponrelease #bnmu #islamoradafishing #floridakeysfishing #megalops @stanzfishing @signzoo @budnmarysmarina @ownerhooks | Islamorada Tarpon Fishing

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17 reactions | Tarpon can grow up to 8 feet in length, weigh 280+ pounds, and exceed 50 years in age! The three largest Atlantic tarpon in the Gulf of Mexico exhibit have been with us since 1990. Tarpon are a very bony fish and not ideal for eating. Most tarpon fishing is catch and release, since they are classified as vulnerable and highly protected. | Audubon Aquarium | Facebook