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Atlantic tarpon
Megalops atlanticus · Sea and fresh
The silver king: huge scales, big jumps and a very hard fight in warm coastal waters.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Aug. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Dawn and dusk |
| Water temp | 24–32 °C |
| Typical size | 100–150 cm · record about 250 cm |
| Diet | Fish, crabs, shrimp |
| Regions | North AmericaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaAfrica |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters: fish moving water.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Live bait or large flies near passes and bridges; usually released.
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