Originally Posted by OKMICK

I've seen extremely large Tarpon being caught when I watch fishing shows. Do people eat Tarpon or strictly game fish that are caught and released?

Originally Posted by LoneBone

Peacock Bass are a South American fish that was introduced to South Florida in the early '80's as an experiment. The only 2 counties they thrived in were Dade and Broward. Can't go North of that. Hell, they've been killed off several times by cold fronts, but come back...I know the lake they were first introduced too. I was near MIA....

They're a fresh water fish that fights like a salt water fish....I caught this 9 lb'er near Flamingo and Stirling Rd....great fun on light tackle.....

Originally Posted by Mozvader

Lou, a peacock bass is not really a bass. It's a cichlid. Basically an invasive species.

Originally Posted by LoneBone

Peacock Bass are a South American fish that was introduced to South Florida in the early '80's as an experiment. The only 2 counties they thrived in were Dade and Broward. Can't go North of that. Hell, they've been killed off several times by cold fronts, but come back...I know the lake they were first introduced too. I was near MIA....

They're a fresh water fish that fights like a salt water fish....I caught this 9 lb'er near Flamingo and Stirling Rd....great fun on light tackle.....

Originally Posted by LoneBone

Not actually an invasive species Jose, they were purposefully introduced to the Florida ecosystem....

Originally Posted by LoneBone

First week I was in Florida I hooked a 40 lb Tarpon, like Jose said in a small closed in Pond. He jumped 3 times and broke me off. Was the most amazing thing I had ever seen. I wasn't expecting a Tarpon in that little pond. Damn near **** my pants, LMAO...