Tarpon

Waters where found: Saltwater coastal waters; Atlantic temperate and subtropical waters

Description: Silver bullet-shaped body with dark back; large mouth; sickle-shaped tail; lower jaw juts out

Record Weight: 283 lbs.

Average Weight: 50–100 lbs.

Best bait: Live mullet, crabs, and shrimp, artificial spoons, plugs, and jigs

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