Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)
Valenciennes, 1846; MEGALOPIDAE FAMILY; also called silver king, cuffum
Occurs in warm temperate tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal fish can be found both inshore and offshore. Because of its ability to gulp air directly into the air bladder by “rolling” at the surface, the tarpon is able to enter brackish and fresh waters that are stagnant and virtually depleted of oxygen. Such areas are relatively free of predators, thus offering a convenient refuge for the young.
The body is compressed and covered with very large scales. The lower jaw juts out and up. The... Read More
Occurs in warm temperate tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal fish can be found both inshore and offshore. Because of its ability to gulp air directly into the air bladder by “rolling” at the surface, the tarpon is able to enter brackish and fresh waters that are stagnant and virtually depleted of oxygen. Such areas are relatively free of predators, thus offering a convenient refuge for the young.
The body is compressed and covered with very large scales. The lower jaw juts out and up. The... Read More
Line Class World Records (Conventional Tackle)
Line Class
Weight
Location
Catch Date
Angler
M-01 kg (2 lb)
48.08 kg
(106
lb 0
oz)
M-02 kg (4 lb)
58.28 kg
(128
lb 8
oz)
M-03 kg (6 lb)
63.45 kg
(139
lb 14
oz)
M-04 kg (8 lb)
66.84 kg
(147
lb 6
oz)
W-01 kg (2 lb)
25.40 kg
(56
lb 0
oz)
W-02 kg (4 lb)
60.87 kg
(134
lb 3
oz)
W-03 kg (6 lb)
65.09 kg
(143
lb 8
oz)
W-04 kg (8 lb)
64.22 kg
(141
lb 9
oz)
Tippet Class World Records (Fly Tackle)
Line Class
Weight
Location
Catch Date
Angler
Tippet M-01 kg (2 lb)
14.51 kg
(32
lb 0
oz)
Tippet M-02 kg (4 lb)
54.06 kg
(119
lb 3
oz)
Tippet M-03 kg (6 lb)
63.62 kg
(140
lb 4
oz)
Tippet M-04 kg (8 lb)
57.60 kg
(127
lb 0
oz)
Tippet M-06 kg (12 lb)
88.22 kg
(194
lb 8
oz)
Tippet M-08 kg (16 lb)
86.45 kg
(190
lb 9
oz)
Tippet M-10 kg (20 lb)
91.85 kg
(202
lb 8
oz)
Tippet W-01 kg (2 lb)
1.81 kg
(4
lb 0
oz)
Tippet W-02 kg (4 lb)
6.38 kg
(14
lb 1
oz)
Tippet W-03 kg (6 lb)
13.81 kg
(30
lb 7
oz)
Tippet W-04 kg (8 lb)
22.23 kg
(49
lb 0
oz)
Tippet W-06 kg (12 lb)
33.57 kg
(74
lb 4
oz)
Tippet W-08 kg (16 lb)
69.29 kg
(152
lb 12
oz)
Tippet W-10 kg (20 lb)
45.08 kg
(99
lb 6
oz)
Junior & Smallfry World Records
Line Class
Weight
Location
Catch Date
Angler
F-Junior
85.36 kg
(188
lb 3
oz)
M-Junior
100.97 kg
(222
lb 9
oz)
M-Smallfry
77.37 kg
(170
lb 9
oz)