2007-08-13 10:19:04 · 6 answers · asked by Jovito O 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Tarpon fishing-the sport of millionaires as it is called, is truly a sport rather than a way to get a meal. You will NOT want to eat the tarpon. I saw one in the surf with a bull shark once, and the shark wasn't trying to eat it (also attributable to the abundance of bait fish which they were eating). My state- Alabama has some of the most liberal game laws on everything, and they require a prepurchased $50.00 tag to harvest one. Dont know why you would, though. But I cant argue their entertainment value. By the way, they are our state fish and the state record was caught across the street from my house.
2007-08-13 12:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tarpon are an excellent game fish. I guess you could eat them if dying of starvation, but the bones and texture of meat make them quite unappealing.
$50.00 take tag in Fl. too. It's for people who want to have the actual fish mounted, not just a fiberglass rep.
2007-08-13 17:25:15 · answer #2 · answered by justfish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some south american cultures eat tarpon, but they are predominantly a game fish.
2007-08-13 17:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good food fish just buy your tag catch one bring it up along side pull scale off take a few pic's and let them go!
Sharks love them for sure lost several over the years to hammers and bulls!
2007-08-13 22:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by Injun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a game fish. Very few dare to eat one. Very bony, oily, and mushy.
2007-08-13 21:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about where you live, but in Texas, I guess they could be eaten, but not legally, they are strictly catch and release.
2007-08-13 17:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by CoolHand 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋