A Save the Tarpon Victory

Yesterday some goodness happened in Florida.

The Boca Grande Jig was declared illegal in Florida.

The BG Jig

The jig fueled the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series. This is what that looked like:

Here’s the thing… the jig is really designed to do one thing… snag tarpon. Snagging fish shouldn’t be the aim of any angler and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission agreed.

This victory is largely due to the work of Save the Tarpon. Damn fine job, guys.

When in doubt, sue. (0.990)
Could Gaff and Drag be done in Florida? (0.406)

Tags: Boca Grande, Florida, Save the Tarpon

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2 comments

WindKnot

September 7, 2013 at 4:40 pm

Giddyup. Smackdown on ignorance. Righteous.
Bonefishbob

September 8, 2013 at 5:48 am

Good job by Save the Tarpon. And its about time FWC did something other than check licenses

Bonefish on the Brain Bonefish and all that relates (maybe a bit about tarpon too).