4/1/11 Backcountry tarpon fishing islamorada

Islamorada backcountry fishing guide Captain Ted Wilson reported no April 1st foolery going on when spring breaker Paul Marley successfully released two large tarpon (up to 90 lbs) on Friday night. The college freshman wasted no time reeling in two nice fish all within the early 5 pm hour. Paul was exceptionally pleased by his conquest that for him went far beyond the thrill of catching the fish. You see, he was able to one up, or actually two up, his brother Rhodes who had been in Islamorada to tarpon fish during his high school spring break just two weeks prior and had unfortunately gone home without a catch. Lucky for Paul, not only were the tides right for his big spring break bite, early April typically produces more tarpon action than March. Congrats Paul on a great night of fishing!