The Many Faces of a Tarpon Fisherman – A Photo Essay

Fly fishing is one of the most demanding, but rewarding type of fishing around.  It requires skill, knowledge, concentration, Margaritaville music, and, yes, luck.  It might be instructive to record the many phases of this sport, from the point of view of the fisherman.  I think that you’ll agree that you can learn the whole story of this sport by watching the expressions on the face of the angler from starting out to finally relaxing after the catch.  You can learn so much from the arching of an eyebrow, the curling of a lip, the scowling of a brow, or the appearance of a dimple.  So, without further ado, and mindful of the fact that a picture is worth a thousand words, here is what it’s like to catch a tarpon on fly…

Scanning The Horizon For Fins

 

Notice the excitement as he spots a school of HUGE Tarpon!

 

Concentrating as he retrieves the fly

 

Total Excitement as Tarponzilla lunges at the fly!

 

Notice the Determined Grimace as He Sets the Hook!

 

He’s in awe as the tarpon jumps and jumps and jumps!

 

The Look of Fear as it Charges the Boat and Tries To Jump In!

 

Relief as the Huge Beast Comes Alongside and is Released!

 

Satisfaction and Pride While Relaxing After the Fight!

This Week on Pine Island

 

Friday, July 1^st

Bert’s Bar & Grill – Featuring Calypso Magic from Noon-7 PM.  Presenting Marty Stokes & The Captiva Band at 7:30 PM.

Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon – BBQ Dinner for 2, only $25 . Each person Pick 1:Cole Slaw,Roadhouse Salad,Soup of the Day. Each Person Pick 1:BBQ Baked Beans,Baked Potato,Baked Sweet Potato,Garlic Smashed Potato,Bubba Fries,Green Beans,Black Beans & Rice, Corn on the Cob. Each Person Pick 2:BBQ Pulled Pork,1/4 Grilled Chicken,BBQ BeefBrisket or 1/2 Rack of BBQ Ribs

Capt’ Cons Restaurant  –  Karaoke at 7:30 PM.

Island Café on the Bay – Presenting Island Mike from Noon-4 PM; and Yard Dog Charlie from 6-9 PM.

Miceli’s Italian Restaurant  – Presenting Insider from 6-10 PM.

Old Fish House Marina – Presenting Trailer Park Barbie from 6-9 PM.

Tarpon Lodge – Presenting Mickey Basil from 6-8:30 PM.

VFW Post 4353 – Presenting Rich & Vicky Live at 6-9 PM.

Woody’s Waterside – Presenting Jay Crawford from 7-10 PM.

 

Saturday, July 2nd

Beacon of Hope – Red, White and Beacon fundraiser at the Winn-Dixie.

Bert’s Bar & Grill  –. Calypso Magic at Noon-7 PM.  Presenting The Hipnauticals at 7 PM.

Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon – BBQ Dinner for 2, only $25 . Each person Pick 1:Cole Slaw,Roadhouse Salad,Soup of the Day. Each Person Pick 1:BBQ Baked Beans,Baked Potato,Baked Sweet Potato,Garlic Smashed Potato,Bubba Fries,Green Beans,Black Beans & Rice, Corn on the Cob. Each Person Pick 2:BBQ Pulled Pork,1/4 Grilled Chicken,BBQ BeefBrisket or 1/2 Rack of BBQ Ribs

Island Café on the Bay – Presenting Rashea from Non-3 PM; and KAT from 6-9 PM.

Miceli’s Italian Restaurant – Presenting Jonathan Brooks from 12:30-4:30 PM; and MT40 from 6-10 PM.

Old Fish House Marina – Presenting Rudy Cox from 1-4 PM.

Pine Island Moose  –  Presenting Insider from 6:30-9:30 PM.

Woody’s Waterside – Presenting Double Shot from 2-5 PM

 

Sunday, July 3rd

Bert’s Bar & Grill  –. Calypso Magic at 12-7 PM.  Presenting Gary & Kerri at 3 PM.

Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon – 11 AM-3 PM “After Church Specials” starting at $6.99-$8.99; Steak Tips with choice of soup or salad, jalapeno corn muffins and choice of side items. BBQ Dinner for 2, only $25 . Each person Pick 1:Cole Slaw,Roadhouse Salad,Soup of the Day. Each Person Pick 1:BBQ Baked Beans,Baked Potato,Baked Sweet Potato,Garlic Smashed Potato,Bubba Fries,Green Beans,Black Beans & Rice, Corn on the Cob. Each Person Pick 2:BBQ Pulled Pork,1/4 Grilled Chicken,BBQ BeefBrisket or 1/2 Rack of BBQ Ribs

Miceli’s Italian Restaurant  – Presents Cathy Eagle from Noon-3 PM; and Stringtown from 4-8 PM.

Island Café on the Bay – Presenting Cindy Walsh from Noon-4 PM; and live entertainment from 5:30-8:30 PM.

Old Fish House Marina – Presenting Neon Summer from 1-4 PM.

Sandy Hook Fish & Rib House – 10% discount for Pine Island residents off entrees of $13.99 or more.

Woody’s Waterside – Presenting Rob Matson from 1-4 PM.

 

Monday,  July 4^{th –}  INDEPENDENCE DAY

Pine Island American Legion Post 136 –  Fourth of July Parade starts at 9:30 AM at the Winn-Dixie.  Fireworks start at dusk at the Legion located on 4106 Stringfellow Road.

Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon Saloon – BBQ Dinner for 2, only $25 . Each person Pick 1:Cole Slaw,Roadhouse Salad,Soup of the Day. Each Person Pick 1:BBQ Baked Beans,Baked Potato,Baked Sweet Potato,Garlic Smashed Potato,Bubba Fries,Green Beans,Black Beans & Rice, Corn on the Cob. Each Person Pick 2:BBQ Pulled Pork,1/4 Grilled Chicken,BBQ BeefBrisket or 1/2 Rack of BBQ Ribs

Island Café on the Bay – Presenting live entertainment from Noon-4 PM and from 5:30-8:30 PM.

Miceli’s Italian Restaurant  –  Presenting J.R. Bradford from 5-9 PM.  Pizza Monday Specials.

Nav-a-Gator– Presenting Gary & Kerri from 2-5 PM.  Never a cover charge but we request a canned goods donation of nonperishable food items to be donated to a local food bank.

Pine Island Moose  –  Presenting Insider from 1-4 PM.

Woody’s Waterside – “Early Bird” Fourth of July BBQ from2-5 PM to support Helping Paws Food and Supply Drive.   Donators of money, food or supplies will receive a free raffle ticket. /red-white & Blue sale going on; buy one regular style T-shirt or tank & get second one for $10

 

Tuesday, July 5th

Bert’s Bar & Grill – Calypso Magic from Noon-6 PM.  Presenting Scotty Bryan at 6:30 PM.

Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon – 2 for 1 Fajitas for $11.99.

Miceli’s Italian Restaurant – Presenting Big Sky (Rick Russell and Kenny Cox) from 5-9 PM.  Special Fish & Chips after 3 PM.

Sandy Hook Fish & Rib House – Kids Eat Free.  Free child’s meal including drink with purchase of any adult entree $13.95 or more

St. James City Civic Association –  Slam Bidders Bridge 12:30-4PM.

 

Wednesday, July 6th

Bert’s Bar & Grill – Calypso Magic from Noon-6 PM.

Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon – Special $25.00 for 2 BBQ Ribs.

Matlacha Wellness Center – Mindfulness Meditation at 5 PM.

Sandy Hook Fish & Rib House – $11.99 Prime Rib Special.

St. James City Civic Association – Bingo:  5:30-9:30 PM