CONTENTS 



Preface page 



I. Description and Habits of the Tarpon 11 



II. The History of its Capture by Rod and Reel 78 



III. Record Fish 85 



IV. Tackle and Equipment 91 



V. Hints on Fishing Methods 112 



VI. Angling Along the Beaches 140 



Appendix 



1. A Partial Bibliography of the Tarpon 147 



2. Suggested Rules to Govern the Capture 



of the Tarpon 151 



3. Form of Affidavit of Capture 153 



4. Shark Fishing at Boca Grande 155 



5. The Capture of the Tarpon by Rod and Reel — 



John A. Gaines, M. D 161 



6. The Eye of the Tarpon — F. Park Lewis, M. D 169 



