The Atlantic Tarpon, Silver King or Megalops atlanticus is one of the most popular sporting fish in the world. This monster fish can grow to over 8' long and weigh over 300lbs! Even though the Atlantic Tarpon is not considered the tastiest of fish to eat, sportsman around the world enjoy their fight and their amazing jumping abilities. This salt water fish is so popular that is it even the official fish of Alabama. There are many different ways to catch the Atlantic Tarpon, but a favorite among fisherman is fly fishing. This is a true test of the skill of the fisherman, just a have look at this video from Costa Rica where Tarpon fishing is quite popular...
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