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Juvenile Tarpon Fishing: How to Tussle with 'Silver Princes'

Young tarpon offer fun, acrobatic thrills and chances to hone your fish-fighting skills.

Juvenile Tarpon Fishing: How to Tussle with 'Silver Princes' — While many young silver kings prefer small, secluded waters, some are found on the flats, usually along mangrove island troughs and nearby channels. (Photo by Alex Suescun)

June 09, 2025 By David A. Brown

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After idling through one of Jacksonville’s residential canals, Capt. Chris Holleman finally had us fishing in one of Northeast Florida’s many hidden lagoons. It was surrounded by waterfront homes, lots of big oaks and boat docks that harbored both bass and snook. Then, about an hour into the outing, I was thrilled to see a band of high-strung hellions make the scene: Juvenile tarpon suddenly appeared.

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