Tarpon fish (Megalops atlanticus) can be traced back 100 million years from fossil records. They're predatory fish that live in fresh and saltwater. They’re targeted for sport fishing where they’re released quickly after landing.
This is a must when catching tarpon. As soon as you hook up a tarpon, there’s not much time for you to pull in your anchor. Tarpon fish are incredibly aggressive and they will fight once they’re hooked.
It’s possible to fish for tarpon regardless of the time of day, but the fish are typically feeding actively in low light conditions. You’ll get a tarpon bite half an hour prior to the sunset and as soon as the sun rises.
There’s no other live bait that can catch tarpon consistently than live bay crabs. However, there’s a specific size that’s most effective. Not all bay crabs can elicit a strike. When you’re in a local bait shop, make sure you select the silver dollar-sized ones.
Try switching it up throughout the day. Live bait will work well during low light conditions. When it’s too hot, they will feed on the bottom. Cut bait will work best in such a case.