There are just some things in life that must be experienced by oneself to truly appreciate the awesomeness in this world. We started early this morning boarding a flats boat, at the Punta Rassa launch, under the control of the very competent Capt Daniel Andrews of Ft Meyers. Within minutes of our arrival we are on the water making our way quickly, under the crescent moon lit sky, to our spot on Pine Island Sound in search of the Silver King. More like hunting, than fishing, we seek to battle trophy Tarpon in this region that attracts many to its waters. At first light, we are among them. It is not long and it is game on. Capt Andrews reminds me emphatically, "reel,reel,reel,reel,reel", then I set the hook. The gray billowing clouds look like smoke rising up off the water as the sun, reminiscent of hot coals in a fire, begins it's quest to illuminate the sky providing the perfect backdrop for the battle that has just been waged. Keeping constant pressure on the line and bowing to its royalty with every jump, I grunt, as has become the fashion of many tennis players these days, as I try to gain leverage over he who descends from those who have ruled these waters since prehistoric times. A burning sensation, comes over my arm, as I call on parts of my body that have not worked this hard in quite some time. After what seems like an eternity, and a bitter sweet ending, the first of three of these magnificent fish I would encounter on this day heads back to whatever an approximately 180 pound fish does.
For more information on charters with Capt. Daniel Andrews visit www.andrewscharters.com
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