The author’s “little” 80-pound tarpon. Photo by Amo Laubsher.
far more leverage and power against the fish’s strength. The Nicaragua tarpon season was “closing” around Arno and I, when we traveled to Rio Indio Lodge and Greytown — not officially closing, but from the standpoint that the weather was growing hot and uncomfortable just north of the equator. We had five tarpon to boat-side before the week closed and Rio Indio suspended its operations until late August. Bob Borgwat is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Southern Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine. He also operates Reel Angling Adventures Guide service in Suches, Georgia. www.reelanglingadventures.com
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