Larsen's The Tarpon Book The Tarpon Book Tarpon Book by Frank SargeantFind and catch the wily "silver king" along the Gulf Coast, north through the mid-Atlantic, and south along Central and South American coastlines. Written in an informative, entertaining style, Sargeant's book gives a detailed account of how to hook and land the silvery monsters. His practical, common-sense advice is a result of more than 30 years as a writer and guide on the Gulf Coast. The volume includes dozens of action photos showing the excitement of tangling with this high-jumping gamefish. Numerous experts share their most productive techniques.Tackle for natural and artificial bait fishing is explored in depth, as is the "ultimate high" in fishing, taking tarpon on flyrod gear. The Tarpon Book also includes a chapter on biological information, plus weight/length charts that allow anglers to estimate their fish's weight without subjecting it to the hardship of being pulled from the water. This is also a book that names names, with more than 40 noted tarpon guides included.
