Tarpon of Boca

This episode features tarpon fishing and all the chaos associated with it. kwfishing

Our captains square off in the popular Professional Tarpon Tournament Series in Boca Grand Pass. With big money and their reputations at stake, tempers flare when things go wrong.

Have you ever witnessed a full-blown shark attack? Despite the gallant efforts of our captains, giant sharks turn red the waters of Boca Grande Pass with the blood of tarpon.

One captain has established a stellar reputation after 30 years in Boca Grande, the other is still learning the ropes. Does he have what it takes to succeed here?

It's ladies day at Boca Grande and the competition is fierce! Does experience count or will the first-timer land the first prize in this annual tournament?

The tarpon are running, Boca Grand Pass is packed with boats and captains struggle to put their clients on fish. At times, temper flare.

Our captains rely on folks to keep him on the water and productive. So who do they call when a boat needs servicing or a reel blows up?

We take a fascinating step back in time and revisit the Boca Grande of yesterday, warts and all.

Captain Doug Creek spent nine seasons pitching in the major leagues & is now launching his second career - Boca Tarpon Captain. Like every rookie, he's finding the road to success can be very bumpy.

Fishing is a popular & deadly method for catching giant tarpon in Boca Grande Pass, but it's not the only method that produces here. Nor is it without controversy!

Professor of Marine Biology & Fisheries, Dr. Jerald Ault, is a leading expert on tarpon, an ancient fish of which relatively little is known. Dr. Ault highlights his latest findings on where fish found in the pass head once they leave.

During the peak tarpon season at Boca Grande, Captain Jeff Hagaman spends every waking hour dedicated to putting his clients on fish. What's life really like for a top Boca captain?

Join us this week on Tarpon of Boca as we put guide against guide to see who comes out on top.