FL Canals-->tarpon, snook, bass...

[SoFLA34]

I have caught many tarpon in the freshwater canals down in south florida. I was wondering if there is anyone else out there that does the same? I also catch snook and plenty of largemouth and peacock bass. looking to see if anyone can shed some light on different techniques to landing some of these guys. I have put up photos already, http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...s-68039-2.html, check them out. I'll throw two up on here as well, why the hell not! Hope to hear from ya'll!!

tight lines

[SoFLA34]

What, no one fishes in the canals when they can't go out? COM'ON YA"LL!!!!!!!

[Tenacious]

Nice catch!!! I wish I could get a few in my canals! We only have blue claws, carp, turtles, bass, maybe an alligator

[SoFLA34]

whereabouts are your canals? I caught those in the griffin canals in davie!

[Tenacious]

S Louisiana. Some of our connect to Lake Ponchitrain.

[SoFLA34]

Ya, i guess that would kind of hard to catch these guys over there then.

[cptbillywilly]

Don't know much about Fl. canals, but have caught a lot of snook in Puerto Rico in small canals. Found that a double jig rig like you would use for redfish or trout worked good. Color didn't seem to be important. Same rig worked in the early 60s off Bob Hall Pier, Padre Island, Tx. (still had snook there, then). Live shrimp also worked good. Most lady tarpon (under 3 foot) I've caught were believe it or not on the same kind of rig. The larger ones were on live medium sized mullet. Don't know if this was of any help. All I can say, catch a bunch! Fair winds and following seas always. Capt. Bill

[SoFLA34]

sure will help, thanks for the advice, i'll be sure to try that rig out next time and see how it goes.

[cptbillywilly]

Let me know if it still works. Planning a trip to SoFla. later this year to visit friends. Might try it again myself.

[SoFLA34]

i'll def keep you updated on that one. I'll be sure to post some pictures when I get some.