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This is a fiberglass replica of a Tarpon caught in Marathon Key, Florida. This beautiful, nautical sculpture looks wonderful in any setting and will be the topic of many discussions. This replica will not peel, fade, or crack and is designed for indoors, outdoors or dockside.
Description: Dark blue to green or greenish black, shading into bright silver on the sides. Last ray of dorsal fin extended into long filament, fin may be brownish gold in estuarine waters. Tarpon have huge scales and large mouth mouth large.
Size: Fish can run from 1 pound to well over 100 pounds. 100 to 150 pounds fish are not uncommon in may areas. The world record is 283 pounds. the Florida records is 243 pounds.
Where found: Tarpon are primarily inshore fish, although adult fish spawn Offshore. Good numbers of smaller fish can be found in back waters and canals.
Remarks: Tarpon are slow growers and matures at 7 to 13 years of age. Can tolerate wide range of salinity and juveniles commonly found in fresh water. They can breath air at the surface and feeds mainly on fish and large crustaceans.
Fishing: Live bait fishing is the most common fishing method. A wide range of live baits from Mullet, Pinfish, Shrimp, and crabs are just some of the favorites. Both baits and tackle depend on the size fish you are targeting.
57" Tarpon Replica by Mount This Fish Company- A space saving half mount
- Will fit virtually flush with the wall
- Will not peel, crack or fade
- Handcrafted to perfection
- Dimensions: 57" x 23" x 6"
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