THE TARPON 



PREFACE 



.ANY articles have been written relating to the 



[^^) tarpon, as the bibliography in the appendix will 

 [lf^j^»gj attest, but most of them describe isolated cap- 

 tures and are purely subjective. The enthusiastic 

 angler catches a few fish and hastens to give the world 

 the benefit of his experience. Little has been said on 

 the scientific side and the life history of the fish is 

 unknown. 



This volume has been prepared in the hope that it 

 will stimulate the study and protection of this noble fish 

 and induce anglers to attempt its capture on light tackle 

 in a sportsmanlike way. 



The statements herein contained have been verified 

 carefully, but it will be appreciated if the errors in the 

 text are brought to the attention of the author so they 

 may be corrected in a subsequent edition. 



My acknowledgments are due to my friend Mr. Mack 

 Mickle of Boca Grande, Florida, my guide on four trips, 

 for his valuable assistance and advice. Mr. John R. 

 Jack of the same place, a very experienced taxidermist 

 and student of the tarpon, has answered my numerous 

 questions with untiring patience and accuracy. 



I am indebted to fellow sportsmen for valuable in- 

 formation most courteously and freely given. 



726 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 



