The Tarpon is characterized by his thick brutish body, covered in silvery large scale with a greenish darker swath running the topside of the fish. The dorsal fin has a long trailer pertruding from the back leading to a large forked tail. The tarpon possess a strong jawline with a decided underbite with large lips.

These fish are found in almost all florida waters, with small ones even found in land-locked canals and streams. They are present on the flats, in the surf and out to open water and everywhere in between.

Live crabs and baitfish, as well as cut baitfish make for the best natural baits, while plugs, jigs and spoons make for the best artificial bait.